Despite having flirted with the comeback, Salzburg lost to Chelsea in the Champions League and conceded the place in the round of 16 to the opponent
This Tuesday, the 25th, RB Salzburg and Chelsea faced each other for Champions League 2022/2023, in their 5th round in the group stage. Despite the home team’s attempts to reverse the scenario, the Blues ended up getting the best with the final score of 1 to 2 and, consequently, the spot for the round of 16 of the competition by adding 10 points in the table; the Bulls are in 2nd place, earning 6 points.
The match began with the dominance of the Chelsea, which created difficulties for RB Salzburg. At 22 minutes after the kickoff, the score was opened: in a battle inside the area, the ball ended up going from first to Kovacicwho went with everything on his left foot and didn’t give the goalkeeper any chances.
The presence of the English team on the pitch was translated into possession: in the opening 30 minutes, Chelsea held 67% in the statistics. Havertz and aubameyang also arrived with danger throughout the first half, but Kohn guaranteed great defenses and didn’t let the score be extended. However, new directions were taken after the break.
Just three minutes into the second half, Salzburg scored their first goal. Adamuwho started the elaboration of the play in the midfield, received from Wober in the area, with precision, and finished in the nets. However, the party didn’t last long: Havertz scored a great goal from outside the area, which hit Kohn’s left angle and regained the Blues’ lead.
Thus, without major moves, Chelsea triumphed over RB Salzburg, playing away from home, by the score of 1 to 2. Now, Thiago Silva and his companions focus on Premier Leaguein which they will face the Brightonon Saturday, the 29th. The Bulls, in turn, direct their attention to the Austrian Championship, in which the next challenge will be against Hartberg.
Source: sportbuzz
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