Emerson claimed a 4-2 win over Watford's Andre Gray to book Chelsea's place in the ePremier League Invitational quarter-finals.
It was Gray who took an early lead when he netted with his in-game player, but Emerson levelled through a solo goal by Olivier Giroud.
The Chelsea left-back went 2-1 ahead early in the second half, when a foul by Christian Kabasele allowed Jorginho to convert the first penalty of the tournament.
Mateo Kovacic scored a third for Chelsea and despite Troy Deeney pulling a goal back, Emerson restored his two-goal advantage through Willian.
It means Emerson will face the winner of Thursday's last-16 tie between Norwich City's Max Aarons and Tottenham Hotspur's Ryan Sessegnon.
Having been frustrated by a number of fine saves from Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Chelsea goal, Gray rued his missed opportunities.
“I'm frustrated - I think their goalkeeper was man of the match!" Gray said.
“I missed that chance and they went up the other end and scored. Goals win games and you need to take those chances."
Day 2 matches
Jose Enrique (LIV) 1-6 Keinan Davis (AVL) Report and highlights
Morgan Gibbs-White (WOL) 0-3 Aaron Connolly (BHA) Report and highlights
Tony Bellew (EVE) 0-7 Michael Obafemi (SOU) Report and highlights
Emerson (CHE) 4-2 Andre Gray (WAT)
See: ePL Day 2 recap
See: ePL Day 1 recap
How to watch the tournament
Fans can watch all the action on the Premier League's digital channels as well as on the Sky Sports YouTube and Twitch channels, BBC Sport website and iPlayer.
Finals Day will also be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports' Premier League and Main Event channels, with the tournament again being televised around the world by the Premier League's international broadcast partners.
The tournament will urge everyone to follow official advice by staying at home and saving lives.
We would also ask anyone inspired to play FIFA 20 to take regular breaks from gaming, every 45 minutes.
