'It's a joke': Chelsea boss Maresca slams weather chaos

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca lashed out at the two-hour weather delay that disrupted his team's Club World Cup victory over Benfica on Saturday, suggesting the tournament should be played elsewhere in the future.

Chelsea powered into the quarterfinals after defeating Benfica 4-1 in extra time of a game that took four hours, 39 minutes to complete following a two-hour stoppage due to a storm warning.

Chelsea plays Brazilian side Palmeiras in the quarterfinals.