Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace 3:1 as a guest in a match from the 23rd round of the Premier League. Brazilians Estevao and Joao Pedro scored for the "blues", led by Liam Rossinier, as well as Argentine Enzo Fernandez, who scored from the penalty spot. The honorary goal for the "eagles" was the work of Chris Richards, Gong.bg reported.
Otherwise, in the 8th minute, the hosts could have gone ahead in the score, after Benoit Badiachiel made a gross mistake and gave the ball to Jean-Philippe Mateta. The French striker of the hosts went alone against Robert Sanchez, but shot into his body. Chelsea responded with a dangerous shot by Enzo Fernandez from the penalty area, which went over Dean Henderson's goal. In the 17th minute, Moises Caicedo had a chance to shoot from a comfortable position, but he didn't find the target. About ten minutes later, Ismaila Sarr could have scored for Crystal Palace, but after a pass from a touch, Reece James didn't play well and the ball fell to the Crystal Palace player, who missed the goal.
In the 34th minute, Chelsea took the lead. Estevao was on target, taking advantage of a blunder by Jeddie Canvo from Palace and left almost alone against Dean Henderson with a great shot, leaving no chances for the home goalkeeper. In the 50th minute, Estevao also provided an assist. He passed to his compatriot Joao Pedro, who masterfully made it 2:0.
After an hour of play, Chelsea players requested a penalty for a handball by Jeddie Calvo. Referee Darren England initially did not point the white spot, but did so after a VAR review. Chelsea's leader Enzo Fernandez left Dean Henderson no chance - 3:0. Things got even worse for Crystal Palace, as immediately after the third goal, Adam Wharton received two quick yellow cards and was sent off. The "Eagles" could have reduced the score after a blunder by Reece James, but Brennan Johnson failed to take advantage and made a big miss.
In the 88th minute, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez also saved a shot by Lacroix. After the following corner kick, Palace reduced the score! Chris Richards was on target, who took advantage of the melee in front of Chelsea's goal with a header. With this victory, Chelsea entered the top 4 with 37 points, while Crystal Palace has 28 and is 15th in the standings.