Pedro brace sends Chelsea into final

Blues' latest acquisition pays dividends, scoring twice against boyhood club to set up all-European title decider

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday, sealing a spot in the final of the Club World Cup.

The Brazilian striker opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the semifinal clash at the MetLife Stadium, and struck again shortly before the hour mark as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's final.

Signed from Brighton and Hove Albion last week for a reported 60 million ($79 million), the 23-yearold cut short a holiday and made his debut off the bench in the quarterfinal win over Palmeiras.