Playing indoors, Chelsea went to the attacking field and created great chances to score, but failed to hold the result in the final stretch
On the afternoon of this Saturday, the 18th, the chelsea entered the field to play the 28th round of the Premier League. Playing indoors, the team received the desperate Everton and had to sweat his shirt to swing the nets. Thus, the Blues had a goal from Joao Felix to open up a good lead. However, the away draw came close to injury time. Final score: 2 to 2.
Chelsea on the pitch!
Early in the first half, Chelsea went into the attack and created good chances to score. At three minutes, kovacic finished and brought danger to the rival goal. At ten, havertz had a great opportunity, but did not complete the goal. On the other hand, Everton bet on the defense and little scared the hosts, who continued looking for the opening of the scoreboard.
Still in the initial stage, Joao Felix tried to open the bookmark. At 33 minutes, the striker finished and stopped in the good defense of pickford. Already at 46, Kovacic appeared again and was almost before the break. Despite the dominance of actions, Chelsea struggled to create clear chances and jump in front of the scoreboard. 0 to 0. Interval!
Already in the dispute of the second half, Chelsea returned determined to seek the victory. At three, Kai Havertz received a cross and headed straight for another Pickford defense. Excited in the search for the goal, the home team did well. At seven minutes, João Félix was left with the defense, adjusted his body and kicked hard to open the scoring. 1 to 0.
Without letting the rival take over the game, the Blues went on to expand, but the referee annulled the great goal Pulisic. After receiving a back-heel pass from João Félix, the attacker sent it into the corner. However, the Portuguese teammate was in an irregular position at the beginning of the play. Without killing the game, Chelsea ended up being punished with a corner kick.
At 23 minutes, Doucouré he took advantage of the high detour inside the area and headed firm to leave everything the same for Everton. 1 to 1. Despite the equalizer, Chelsea continued to attack and did well. At 27, Reece James was dropped inside the area. On penalty kick, Havertz converted. 2 to 1. Already at 44, Simms took off and tied the game. 2 to 2. End of story!
Source: sportbuzz
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