The 2012 FIFA club world cup which was being hosted by Japan was Chelsea's first ever final in the tournament after winning the UEFA champions League the previous year after beating Bayern Munich 4-3 in penalties.
The blues faced CONMEBOL winners Corinthians at the international stadium Yokohama in Yokohama on the 16th December 2012. The Chelsea team lost 1-0 a goal which was a header by Paorro Guerrero giving Corinthians Their second FIFA club world cup silverware.
The blues who were under head coach Rafael Benitez were lined up as follows.
Gk 1 Petr Cech
RB 2 Branislav Ivanovich
CB 24 Garry Cahill
CB 4 David Luiz
LB 3 Ashley Cole
CM 7 Ramirez
CM 8 Frank lampard
Rw 13 Victor Moses
AM 10 Juan Mata
LW 17 Eden Hazard
CF 9 Fernando Torres
Substitutes who featured were Oscar , Cesar Azpilicueta and Marko Marin .
The blues led in everything but a goal having multiple shots on target as the statistics show.
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