In the American temple of Lincoln Financial Fieldwhere the group D group’s last match was played this Wednesday 25, 2025 Tunis Sports Hope ended up folding in front of a well -established English armada. Final score: 0-3. A heavy, logical, but cruel defeat for blood and gold that have long stood the Londoners.
During a courageous first halfMaher Kanzari’s men have shown character. Until additional time, the score remained virgin and the hope still dreamed. But the high level does not forgive: Two goals to blow (Adarabioyo 45+3rd, Delap 45+5th) knocked out the Tunisians in a handful of seconds.
English realism, level difference
Adarabioyo’s free kick, then Delap’s slalom, illustrated the Physical and technical ditch Between the two teams. Sanded, Tunisian players never found the momentum at the start of the match. The second period? A seat controlled by Chelsea, a valiant but resigned Tunisian defense, and a third goal signed Tyrique George in stoppages (90+7th).
The film of the match: from hope to the rout
From the first minutes, hope was voluntary: attempt by Sassi (15th), percussion of Mokwana (4th), a defensive united block around Mriyah and Ben Saïd. But too few frank opportunities, too much effort without efficiency. Chelsea, without shining, has mastered her subject.
The changes (Derbali, Rodriguez, Bouchniba) have not changed anything. Even the cancellation of a penalty on intervention of the Var (79th) was not enough to relaunch the blood and gold. In the end, third in group D With 3 small points, Hope leaves competition, while Chelsea will face Benfica in quarters, and Flamengo, first, will challenge Bayern.
The results: an elimination without shame
No miracle for The Bab Souika clubbut An honorable course in a raised competition. Hope will have shown interesting sequences, without being able to hold the pace. Faced with Chelsea, lucidity and freshness missed. A brutal reminder of world football standards.
