CHELSEA were bailed out late on by a Mason Mount screamer after a comedy own goal by Reece James.
Timo Werner was also on the scoresheet as the Blues scored a victory over the Liga MX side in Las Vegas.
Supporters were hoping to see summer signings Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly in action, but neither of them made their debuts.
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That is all, thank you!
That is all for SunSport's coverage of Chelsea 2-1 Club America.
Thank you, as always for joining us. It is always a pleasure to have your company, and we hope that you join us again for our coverage of Chelsea vs Charlotte on Wednesday night.
In the meantime be sure to check out today's transfer news, which saw Chelsea confirm the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly, and Arsenal agree a fee for Manchester City's Zinchenko.
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Next up, Charlotte!
Chelsea will play their second pre-season game against Charlotte in midweek in what is another late game here on SunSport.
This is the game that Raheem Sterling is expected to make his debut in, and we could possibly see some minutes for Kalidou Koulibaly.
We will have a live blog up and running for you for that game, so as always you can catch all the coverage and updates right here.
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Man of the match
Despite Mason Mount stealing the show late on with a thunderous strike, it was a different English creator that takes the man of the match award at SunSport this morning.
And no, it's not Ross Barkley.
Conor Gallagher was brilliant in the first half, and controlled the game as well as showing great finesse in the midfield areas.
Who gets your vote for man of the match?
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Props to Club America.
While it was evident that this was Chelsea’s first game back, and there were signs of not playing a match for a few months, Club America were no pushovers.
The Mexicans had some chances, and looked like a good side when they were in possession, they just lacked that finishing touch at times.
They made it difficult for Chelsea in spells, and whilst Thomas Tuchel’s side dominated possession, Club America looked dangerous on the break.
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Job done.
Chelsea made it difficult at times, but they got the job done in Las Vegas.
Timo Werner opened the scoring at the second attempt, after his initial effort was blocked on the goal line.
But the Blues joy was short lived, as a mix up between Reece James and Bettinelli meant that it was all level within five minutes.
Mason Mount's brilliance came to the rescue in the 83rd minute, as the Cobham academy product hit a beauty from outside the box.
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Full Time. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
That is all from Chelsea's first pre-season game here in Las Vegas.
A late Mason Mount stunner wrapped up the win for the Blues after Timo Werner gave them the lead.
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90+2. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
Nothing comes of it, and it will be a goal kick for Chelsea as we approach the full time whistle.
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90+1. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
Timo Werner catches his man late on the edge of the box, and Club America will have a free kick right at the death.
The stadium will boom if they can score this.
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90. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
There will be three added minutes of extra time.
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89. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
Chelsea will just look to see this one out now.
Alonso is winning everything in the air on the left hand side, and he has been very good in the second half for Chelsea.
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87. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
Emerson drives a shot goal wards, but it is just wide of the right hand post.
So close.
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83. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
Reece James plays a cross field ball to Marcos Alonso, who finds Mason Mount on the edge of the area.
Mount hits the strike from the edge of the box, next to no backlift, and it nestles into the right hand side of the net.
Top class goal from a top class player.
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82. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
Goal! Mason Mount scores a BEAUTY!
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82. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
Chelsea are searching for a winner here as Reece James attempts to make up for his own goal earlier in the game.
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80. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
Alonso picks up a yellow card, as he tries to make up for a poor first touch.
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78. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
Club America get through on goal here, but there is heavy pressure from the Chelsea defenders.
Martinez cannot quite get the shot off, and it is a goal kick for Chelsea.
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76. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
Club America are coming forwards, but that leaves space for Chelsea on the counter attack with Pulisic.
He finds Batshuayi, who is offside, and misses the target anyway.
Great work from Pulisic, poor from the Belgian.
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72. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
Alonso does really well to pick out Timo Werner, but his first touch lets him down.
A cross then comes in from Emerson towards Pulisic, but the American heads over.
It is all Chelsea as we speak.
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70. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
Reece James pings a great raking ball across the pitch, before receiving it again and looking for Batshuayi, who doesn't make the best of contact.
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68. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
Batshuayi is shooting on sight every chance he gets, but his quality of shot has not been all that great so far.
Chelsea have looked the more dangerous of the two sides, with Mount, Werner and James all impressing.
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64. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
It's Mount, to James, back to Mount.
They have an almost telepathic connection, but Mount's cross cannot find anyone in the middle.
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62. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
Well, that was not in the script, we find ourselves at 1-1 here in Las Vegas, and all of a sudden the game has opened up.
James went from hero to zero within five minutes there, as he played a great cross to setup Timo Werner, and then a misjudged backpass caught out Bettinelli in the Chelsea goal.
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60. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
Goal for Club America! Own goal from Reece James!
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56. Chelsea 1-0 Club America
Goal for Chelsea! Timo Werner!
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54. Chelsea 0-0 Club America
Batshuayi sees a half chance and lashes a shot goalwards, but it is slightly over the bar.
He has been a good servant for Chelsea over the years, with some big goals, but you would think his time is over with the Blues now.
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