On the evening of February 5, Beijing time, the fourth round of the FA Cup continued to play: Chelsea vs Plymouth. In the first half, Gillespi scored and Azpilicueta scored. In the second half, the two teams did not score. In the first half of extra time, Alonso scored, and in the second half of extra time, Kepa successfully saved the spot. 2-1, Chelsea beat Plymouth.
In the history of the two teams, there have been 5 meetings, with Chelsea unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws. At present, the gap in strength between the two sides is even more different. However, the FA Cup has been a hotbed of upset, and Manchester United lost in this round. Therefore, Chelsea did not dare to be careless.
Sure enough, in the 7th minute of the game, Gillespi broke the deadlock for Plymouth.
The Blues finally equalised in the 40th minute after hitting three consecutive goal frames.
In the second half, Chelsea continued to attack, but did not score. 1-1, both sides enter overtime. In the first half of extra time, Alonso scored.
In the 117th minute, Plymouth won a penalty and Kepa saved it.
2-1, Chelsea beat Plymouth to advance to the next round of the FA Cup. For Chelsea, this season's Premier League title is definitely out of the question. But in cups, they can make a big difference.
In the FA Cup, Chelsea advanced. Next, they will participate in the Club World Cup. In the League Cup, Chelsea have advanced to the final, against Liverpool. In the Champions League quarter-finals, Chelsea's opponent is Lille, and there are great prospects for promotion. The FA Cup, League Cup, Club World Cup, Champions League and the Four Blues go hand in hand. It's not realistic to win all the championships. However, if they can get 2 in the FA Cup, Club World Cup and League Cup, Chelsea has also been successful this season. After all, they suffered a serious shortage of major generals.
Chelsea starters: 1 Kepa, 28 Azpilicueta, 4 Christensen, 2 Rudiger, 31 Sal, 8 Kovacic, 5 Jorginho, 22 Ziyech, 19 Mount, 20 Hudson Hudson-Odoi, 9 Lukaku
Plymouth starters: 1 Cooper, 3 Gillespi, 5 Wilson, 6 Scar, 8 Edwards, 15 Grant, 4 Horton, 10 Mayor, 28 Kamala, 14 Garrick, 31 Jeffcott