Newcastle vs Chelsea EFL Cup 2-0 Informe: Las Urracas eliminan a los Blues

Newcastle vs Chelsea EFL Cup Report

Scorers: Isak 23’, Disasi (OG) 26’

Chelsea Crash Out of League Cup as Newcastle Triumph 2-0 in Fourth-Round Clash

Chelsea’s League Cup run came to an end as Newcastle United claimed a 2-0 victory at St. James’ Park, capitalising on defensive errors from the Blues.

Despite a determined start, a fully rotated Chelsea side struggled to find the back of the net, and Newcastle’s resilience secured their place in the quarterfinals.

First Half: Defensive Errors Prove Costly for Chelsea

Newcastle began the match with intent, determined to avenge their recent defeat at Stamford Bridge. Joelinton missed a golden opportunity early on, hitting the post with the goal at his mercy.

Chelsea, under pressure from Newcastle’s pressing, soon fell behind when a misplaced pass gifted the ball to Alexander Isak, who slotted it home.

Moments later, disaster struck again as Axel Disasi turned the ball into his own net following a defensive mix-up, giving Newcastle a 2-0 lead.

Chelsea managed to create a few chances but were wasteful, with Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku missing key opportunities.

Second Half: Missed Chances and a Resolute Newcastle Defense

Chelsea came out with urgency after halftime, carving out several excellent chances. However, finishing woes continued, with Felix and Nkunku squandering clear-cut opportunities to narrow the gap.

Meanwhile, Newcastle posed a sporadic threat on the counter and from set pieces but were primarily focused on defending their lead.

Despite the Blues’ efforts, Newcastle effectively weathered the Chelsea storm in the final stages, maintaining control and seeing out the 2-0 victory.

Manager Enzo Maresca refrained from extensive changes, likely preserving energy for the upcoming Premier League fixture, but Chelsea’s “B” team was unable to mount a comeback.

Conclusión

Newcastle advances to the League Cup quarterfinals, while Chelsea is eliminated in the fourth round for the fifth time in the last decade.

Despite creating numerous chances, Chelsea’s finishing struggles and defensive errors sealed their exit. Maresca’s rotated squad will look to bounce back in the Premier League this weekend.

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