The forward Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice in a match marked by equality (2-2) between Nottingham and the Blues. The goals of the match for the home team were scored by Raheem Sterling (5' 2T and 12' 2T). While the goals for the away team were scored by Taiwo Awoniyi (12' 1T and 16' 2T).
The forward Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice in a match marked by equality (2-2) between Nottingham and the Blues. The goals of the match for the home team were scored by Raheem Sterling (5' 2T and 12' 2T). While the goals for the away team were scored by Taiwo Awoniyi (12' 1T and 16' 2T).
Taiwo Awoniyi made the stadium vibrate with his finish, in the 16th minute of the second half. The forward connected with an effective shot to the opposite goal that went into the top corner, after a pass from Orel Mangala.
The home team was clearly superior to the visitor in ball possession (71% on average) but it wasn't enough to break the tie against Nottingham Forest.
Raheem Sterling was the standout player of the match. The Chelsea forward scored 2 goals, had 5 shots on goal, and made 29 successful passes.
Taiwo Awoniyi was also important. The Nottingham Forest forward scored 2 goals, had 2 shots on goal, and made 3 successful passes.
The match played between both teams stood out for its dirty play. There were several bookings: João Félix, Thiago Silva, Conor Gallagher, and Renan Lodi.
The Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, set up a 4-3-3 strategy with Edouard Mendy in goal; Trevoh Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile, and Lewis Hall in the defensive line; Mateo Kovacic, Enzo Fernández, and Conor Gallagher in midfield; and Noni Madueke, João Félix, and Raheem Sterling in attack.
On the other hand, Steven Cooper's team lined up with a 3-6-1 formation with Keylor Navas in goal; Joe Worrall, Felipe, and Moussa Niakhaté in defense; Serge Aurier, Orel Mangala, Danilo, Renan Lodi, Ryan Yates, and Morgan Gibbs-White in midfield; and Taiwo Awoniyi in the forward position.
The referee selected for the match at Stamford Bridge was Paul Tierney.
The Blues will host Manchester City in the next match. Similarly, Nottingham will play at home against Arsenal.
After the match, the home team has 43 points and ranks eleventh in the standings. Meanwhile, the visiting team has 34 points and occupies sixteenth place in the tournament.