Chelsea beat Liverpool at Anfield in the match of the Third Round of the EFL Cup (2-1). In the first half of the match, Liverpool was superior in the game. But Liverpool couldn't find a goal. Chelsea surrendered in the first half. In the 18th minute, Chelsea couldn't take advantage of the net goal with Álvaro Morata. After that, they left the supremacy of the game to Liverpool.
Liverpool had an important opportunity with Sadio Mané at the end of the first half but Willy Caballero made a good save. First half ended in the way Liverpool wanted. They made an high pressure and they took control of the match. Due to the intense match marathon, both teams started the match with the rotation team. In Liverpool, Mohammed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson were among the substitute players. Virgil van Dijk didn't take part in this match due to injury. In Chelsea, David Luiz, Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante were among the substitute players. Chelsea's goalkeeper Kepa was rested in this match.
The match was much more brisk and enjoyable in the second half. At the beginning of the second half, with the big mistake of defending Chelsea, Naby Keïta couldn't benefit from a very important position. Liverpool has increased the pressure after the goal but generously spent net opportunities. Chelsea brought the score to 1-1 with Emerson's goal in the 79th minute. Chelsea took control in the match after the goal. In the 85th minute of the match, the Belgian star Eden Hazard came on stage and scored a spectacular goal. The match ended with this score and Liverpool was eliminated from the EFL CUP. Liverpool, the first defeat in the official games this season.
This weekend in the Premier League, these two teams will play again at Stamford Bridge. (29/09/18)
MAN OF THE MATCH
- Eden Hazard / Chelsea (Scored a great goal and Chelsea won the match.)
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