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Brighton Vs Chelsea: A Triumphant day for Brighton( 4:1)
It was a successful day for Brighton, and events unfolded in a cinematic fashion: not just a convincing victory, not just the appointment…
- A Triumphant day for Brighton( 4:1)
- Half-time: Brighton 3 Chelsea 0
Full time: Brighton vs Chelsea(4: 1)
It was a successful day for Brighton, and events unfolded in a cinematic fashion: not just a convincing victory, not just the appointment of their new manager, not just in front of a home game, not just demonstrating to their former boss just what he’s missing in west London…
This defeat undoubtedly requires Chelsea to contemplate. The other side of the issue on the road today was careless errors in defense. There was hardly any attacking sharpness, and Havertz’s starting role may be scrutinized in particular.
90+2 min: GOAL!!! Brighton 4 Chelsea 1
Potter’s team will not mount a comeback when Gross ends the game definitively with a touch into the empty net after the ball deflects off substitute goalkeeper Mendy.
Var is checked for a moment, but it is given! In front of his own supporters, De Zerbi will record Brighton’s first victory under his leadership.
88 min: Brighton 3 Chelsea 1
Sanchez moves out of the goal to securely gather up the ball after Broja attempts to sprint after a long pass in the box. Play comes to a standstill when March collapses to the ground while battling a groin problem.
Graham Potter is asked by the crowd what the result is. Chelsea’s time is running out as they maintain possession and attempt to break through the midfield. Brighton, though, does not make things simple.
In the middle of the box, Loftus-Cheek delivers a beautiful cross, which Havertz snatches up and sends sailing over the crossbar.
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At the Amex, things are rather tight-lipped as Chelsea continues to be miffed by Brighton. Aubameyang is skillfully unhooked by Mac Allister while he is running, and he turns the ball into the Chelsea half, only for Chelsea to get a free kick in the ensuing scuffle.
Enciso fouls Ziyech just to the right of the goal, which is a very advantageous spot for Chelsea. Although it has a beautiful curve, it just misses the far post.
Half-time: Brighton 3 Chelsea 0
Chelsea had a terrible first half, while Brighton was superb. Mitoma’s inclusion in De Zerbi’s starting lineup has been a wise move, as he supports the all-star Estupinan down the dangerous left side.
Trossard, who is now the only player to have scored under his guidance, continues to earn his spurs for his new management. Unless, of course, Loftus-Cheek and Chalobah are attempting to press the issue.
It is just terrifying how readily Brighton is splitting Chelsea open in the spirit of Halloween.
As Brighton wins another corner and Trossard once more exhibits hunger, the song “Sacked in the Morning” is played again. Silva gets the deflection, but Chelsea’s agony is compounded by another corner.