In a hard-fought match of the fourth round of the Champions League, Azerbaijan's “Qarabag” team and England's “Chelsea” club exited the pitch with a 2:2 draw. In both halves, the teams responded to each other's goals, showing the spectators dynamic and intense football.
The match started actively. In the 18th minute, after a pass from Chelsea forward Estevao Santos, he tricked the defender and sent the ball into the near corner of the net with a low shot to open the scoring.
However, the hosts didn't stay behind for long. In the 29th minute, Leandro Andrade accurately directed the ball into the net after the ball bounced off the post from Duran's shot to equalize.
Near the end of the first half, Qarabag increased the pressure. In the 39th minute, Chelsea defender Hato touched the ball with his hand in his own penalty box, and the referee awarded a penalty.
Marko Jankovic confidently converted the penalty, sending the goalkeeper and the ball in opposite directions — 2:1. The teams went into the break with this score.
In the second half, Chelsea switched to attacking play. The inclusion of Garnacho, Fernandes, and Delap strengthened their offense.
In the 54th minute, Garnacho took advantage of a mistake by opposing defender Medina, scoring with a powerful shot into the far corner to level the score again — 2:2. At the end of the match, both teams tried to win: players like Estevao, Buonanotte, and Kashchuk had good opportunities, but could not find the net.
With this draw, Qarabag could not hold onto the win, while Chelsea secured an important point in a tough match. The game remained intense and emotional until the very end.
