Ten-man Chelsea hold on to beat Brighton
Enzo Fernandez scored his inaugural goal of the season in the Premier League, giving Chelsea the lead.
Enzo Fernandez managed to net two goals despite Chelsea having one of their players sent off, securing a thrilling victory against Brighton at Stamford Bridge.
The midfielder from Argentina scored the first goal for the Blues 17 minutes into the game, and Levi Colwill, a previous loanee from Brighton, scored his first goal for Chelsea only four minutes later, effectively doubling their lead.
One goal was scored by Facundo Buonanotte for the away team through a remarkable curving attempt and the game turned in their favor when Conor Gallagher, the captain of Chelsea, received his second yellow card and was sent off just before the end of the first half.
Yet, Fernandez brought back Chelsea's lead to two goals by scoring from the penalty spot during the middle of the second half.
At first, Referee Craig Pawson did not call a foul when James Milner collided with Mykhailo Mudryk in the penalty area. However, after being told to check the video replay by the assistant referee, Pawson changed his decision and awarded a penalty.
Brighton kept the ball more often than Chelsea, but they had a hard time making any significant opportunities until Joao Pedro scored with a header in the closing moments of the game.
During the match, the Seagulls were bestowed a penalty in the extra 10th minute because of a handball committed by Colwill. However, the decision was disputed by VAR since replays indicated that the ball hit the defender's head instead of his arm that was extended.
Chelsea have only secured their second home victory in the Premier League this season. On the other hand, Brighton's defeat signifies that they have only managed to win one out of their eight recent league matches.
Chelsea Holds On For Crucial Victory
Prior to the start of the match, an applause lasting for a minute was observed to pay tribute to Terry Venables, the former England manager who also served as the captain of Chelsea during his active playing career.
During Venables' time as a coach, his most impressive teams showcased a strong attacking style. However, the triumph achieved by Mauricio Pochettino's team in this instance was based on their ability to endure and persevere in the face of opposition.
The Blues had a good beginning and earned the advantage after Fernandez's header right beside the goal from Badiashile's crossed pass.
After Colwill added another goal shortly afterwards, it appeared as though they might dominate the game against Brighton, who had made significant changes to their team due to their recent Europa League efforts.
Despite scoring two goals in quick succession, Chelsea were unexpectedly unenergetic, which gave Brighton an opportunity to get into the game. Buonanotte capitalized on this and scored a brilliant goal by receiving a pass from Adam Lallana, dribbling past a defender on the right, and curling the ball into the far corner.
When Gallagher made a hard tackle on Buonanotte and then brought down Billy Gilmour to receive a red card, Chelsea supporters may have been concerned about a possible breakdown similar to what happened at Newcastle just a week before.
However, the hosts showed a much-required resilience instead. They remained well-structured in their defense and despite Brighton dominating possession, Chelsea put up a strong defense, limiting the number of opportunities for the opposition team to score.
According to the BBC's Match of the Day, Pochettino stated that we were worthy of winning the game. However, the second half was a difficult one with one less player.
Brighton is an excellent squad and is performing admirably. Occasionally, they make you play defensively, but the players' mentality was exceptional.
"The squad is exhausted, each and every one of us feeling drained, yet content with the outcome. Following our game against Newcastle, it was imperative that we exhibit a new demeanor and I am elated at our success in doing so."
The goal scored by Joao Pedro at the last minute caused some exciting moments, but Chelsea managed to maintain their position. It's obvious that Chelsea has an excellent team, and in this match, they portrayed the determination that will be beneficial to them in the future.
Brighton Falters After A Memorable Week
If Roberto de Zerbi's team managed to secure one, or perhaps even three points, after falling behind by two goals at Stamford Bridge, it would have been the perfect end to a remarkable week.
It was an exhausting accomplishment, but a heartening one to progress to the knockout phase of the Europa League by winning against AEK Athens on Thursday.
The Seagulls put in a lot of effort in the game, but unfortunately, they weren't able to achieve their desired outcome.
Brighton coach De Zerbi expressed to BBC Match of the Day that he believes his team performed significantly better than Chelsea.
Although Brighton showed impressive resilience after falling behind 2-0 and dominated possession in the second half by nearly 80%, their disappointment comes from their inability to capitalize on chances in the attacking front. They lacked the necessary precision to turn the tables and make a difference.
Perhaps fatigue was a contributing factor, but Brighton must prepare themselves to handle the upcoming busy month of December and additional European football fixtures in the upcoming year.
De Zerbi expressed his excitement for the club's future, but emphasizes the importance of winning and achieving their goals immediately, as he believes they could perform better. He stressed the need for a stronger style of play.
Despite dealing with numerous injuries and suspensions, the Seagulls found some positives in their defeat and will now prioritize taking advantage of their upcoming home games against Brentford and Burnley.
The star of the game The title of player of the match is often given to the outstanding player on a sports team. This player stands out for their exceptional performance during the game, whether it be through goals, saves, assists, or any other noteworthy contribution. They are recognized for their superior skill level and for being a key player in securing a victory for their team. As such, receiving this title is a great accomplishment for any athlete.
On average, the number comes to 7.37.
The player wearing the number six jersey is named Thiago Silva.
"Seagulls Soar In Brighton"
Number nine on the team is João Pedro.
Jersey number 29Player's name Van Hecke
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The game is over, Chelsea emerged victorious with a score of 3-2 against Brighton and Hove Albion.
The second part of the game has concluded with Chelsea winning against Brighton and Hove Albion by a score of 3-2.
The referee gives João Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion a warning by presenting him with a yellow card.
The VAR has declared that there was no penalty for Brighton and Hove Albion.
João Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion took a shot with his left foot from the left side of the box. Unfortunately, it was saved by the goalkeeper in the bottom right corner. Thankfully, James Milner was able to provide João Pedro with an assist.
The player Evan Ferguson from Brighton and Hove Albion tried to score a goal with his right foot from the center of the box, but the goalkeeper saved it in the bottom right corner. Pascal Groß helped him with an assist.
Axel Disasi allowed Brighton and Hove Albion to score a goal from the corner.
The shot made by Cole Palmer of Chelsea from a distance that's beyond 35 yards was blocked by the goalkeeper, who saved it in the lower right corner.
The wait is over. They are prepared to resume.
The game suffered a hold-up owing to an injury sustained by Armando Broja of Chelsea.
Score! Chelsea triumphs over Brighton and Hove Albion with a final score of 3-2. João Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion made an impressive header from an extremely close range to reach the top right corner of the net. The goal was brilliantly assisted by James Milner with a cross after a corner play.
Benoît Badiashile let in a goal for Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion.
Blocked try. A header by João Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) from the middle of the area was obstructed. Simon Adingra helped by giving a cross.
At the corner kick, Axel Disasi was responsible for conceding a scoring opportunity to Brighton and Hove Albion.
Blocked attempt. Pascal Groß (Brighton and Hove Albion) took a shot with their left foot from outside the box, but it was blocked. Simon Adingra assisted the shot.
In the match between Brighton and Hove Albion, a corner was given, which was scored against by Robert Sánchez.
The goalie blocked it! Pascal Groß from Brighton and Hove Albion tried to score with his right foot from far away but the ball was stopped in the lower left part of the net. Jan Paul van Hecke helped out by passing the ball with his head.
Robert Sánchez from Chelsea has been cautioned with a yellow card.
The try has been blocked. Pascal Groß from Brighton and Hove Albion took a shot with his left foot from the right side of the box, but the goalkeeper stopped the ball right in the middle of the goal.
The effort was prevented! Pascal Groß, a player from Brighton and Hove Albion, tried to score with his right foot from beyond the penalty area, but the ball was caught and kept from going into the goal at the bottom right corner.
