Chelsea advanced to the semifinals of the English League Cup by defeating Cardiff 3-1 in the quarterfinal. The hosts played solidly in defense in the first half, attempting to prevent scoring opportunities.
Cardiff City restricted Chelsea’s attacks with active pressing. As a result, the first half ended in a goalless draw.
In the second half, Chelsea accelerated their attacks, employing a direct style of play. Consequently, Alejandro Garnacho scored the opening goal after receiving a cross from the flank.
However, the hosts fought back with an equalizer from Turnbull’s accurate strike. After the 80th minute, the match’s outcome was decided: Pedro Neto’s goal put Chelsea ahead again, and Garnacho’s second goal ended any intrigue in the game.
Ultimately, Chelsea comfortably secured victory and advanced to the semifinals.
English League Cup. Quarterfinal
Cardiff — Chelsea 1:3
Goals: Turnbull 75 – Garnacho 57, 90+3, Neto 82
Cardiff – Trott, Ng (Fish, 90), Lavlor, Chambers, Bagan, Wintle, Turnbull, Colwill (Robertson, 75), Davies (Willock, 56), Ashford, Robinson (Salech, 56)
Chelsea – Jorgensen, Acheampong (Chalobah, 84), Tosin, Badiashile, Hall, Caicedo, Andrey Santos, George (Garnacho, 46), Buonanotte (Gusto, 66), Gittens (Neto, 66), Madueke (Joao Pedro, 46)
Warnings: Davies 16, Chambers 27 – Caicedo 45
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