Chelsea Secures Carabao Cup Semifinal Spot in Thrilling Win Over Newcastle
Posted By Sammy Legals
December 20, 2023
12:19 am
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Chelsea secured their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-final with a thrilling win against Newcastle United on Tuesday night.
Despite a defensive lapse leading to Callum Wilson’s opening goal, Chelsea managed to level the score in stoppage time thanks to Mykhailo Mudryk’s 92nd-minute strike, forcing the game into penalties.
In the shootout, Chelsea successfully converted all four of their penalties, while Kieran Trippier missed for Newcastle and goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic denied Matt Ritchie’s decisive effort. Petrovic’s crucial saves ensured Chelsea’s passage to the semi-final.
Chelsea secures Carabao Cup semifinal berth with a thrilling victory over Newcastle United, overcoming an early defensive lapse that gifted Callum Wilson the opening goal.
Mykhailo Mudryk’s 92nd-minute equalizer forces the game into penalties, where goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic emerges as the hero.
Christopher Nkunku shines on his Chelsea debut, contributing to the team’s success. Chelsea dominated possession in the first half but struggled to find the target.
Mudryk’s late goal and Petrovic’s crucial saves in the shootout propel Chelsea into the final four.