On 24 December, one of the matches of the 18th round of the English football championship took place. Wolverhampton (England) and Chelsea (London) met.
Вулверхэмптон - Челси - 2:1. Чемпионат Англии, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаEnglish Championship, 18th round
Wolverhampton (England) - Chelsea (London) - 2:1 (0:0)
Goals: Mario Lemina (51), Doherty (90+3) - Nkunku (90+6)
Warnings: Mario Lemina (27), Conor Gallagher (30), Palmer (56), Little Taste (60), N. Jackson (62), Cunha (64), Sterling (90+9), J. Bueno (90+10)
Review of the match Wolverhampton - Chelsea:
In a thrilling Premier League match played at the Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Chelsea 2-1. The first half of the match ended in a goalless draw, but it was a tense encounter filled with yellow card incidents. In the 27th minute, Wolves player M. Lemina received a yellow card, and in the 30th minute, Chelsea player K. Gallagher received a yellow card. A tense midfield battle saw both sides actively fighting back, leading to several cautions. Finally, the deadlock was broken in the 51st minute when M. Lemina headed the ball into the Wolves' net with a brilliant strike. The goal energised the game and Chelsea rushed forward in search of an equaliser. However, the visitors failed to convert their chances. Chelsea's frustration continued when K. Palmer received a yellow card in the 56th minute, followed by a series of substitutions aimed at revitalising their attacking prowess. L. Ugochukwu and A. Broha were introduced in the 58th and 59th minutes respectively to add freshness and creativity to the game.
The intensity of the match increased dramatically in the 62nd minute when M. Gusto and N. Jackson of Chelsea received yellow cards. The physicality of the game led to more penalties, with M. Cunha of Wolves and K. Nkunku of Chelsea receiving yellow cards in the 64th minute. Both teams made substitutions to change the dynamic of the game. In the 70th minute, Wolves introduced K. Dawson and S. Bueno into the game. Bueno, and in the 79th and 80th minutes Chelsea brought on L. Colville, I. Maatsen, B. Badiashile and N. Madueke. As the match approached the climax, Wolves made their final substitutions in the 86th and 87th minutes, releasing M. Doherty and J. Bueno. These substitutions proved effective as Doherty scored in the 90th minute, providing the Wolves with a crucial second goal. When it looked like the match was no longer in their grasp, Chelsea found a late consolation goal in the 90th minute thanks to an effort from K. Nkunku. However, it was too late for Chelsea and their frustration continued as R. Sterling and J. Bueno received yellow cards in the final minutes of the game. Overall, the match was an exciting clash between two Premier League giants. Wolves showed their resilience and clinical play, ultimately deserving the win. On the other hand, Chelsea will be disappointed with the result, but will surely regroup and regain their strength in the upcoming matches.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Brentford - Wolverhampton, Chelsea - Krela Palace.
Вулверхэмптон - Челси - 2:1. Чемпионат Англии, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Wolverhampton - Chelsea:
| Wolverhampton | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks in the box | 5 |
| 14 | Kicks | 16 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 7 |
| 8 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 11 | Offences | 9 |
| 10 | Corners | 6 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 31% | Ball possession | 69% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 248 | Total assists | 580 |
| 163 | Accurate assists | 512 |
| 66% | Accuracy of passes | 88% |
