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Why Joao Pedro Didn't Celebrate His First Chelsea Goal

João Pedro didn't celebrate his goal vs. Fluminense. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

João Pedro opened his Chelsea account with an absolute screamer in the Club World Cup semifinals vs. Fluminense in his first start with the club. However, the 23-year-old Brazilian didn't celebrate his first goal for the Blues.

Pedro began the attacking action with a ball recovery before playing Pedro Neto through down the wing. After the Portuguese's cross was cleared, the ball fell to Pedro outside the box and the former Brighton man fired a perfect curling shot to the far post to give Chelsea the lead in the semifinals.

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