On 13 January, one of the matches of the 21st round of the English football championship took place. Chelsea (London) and Fulham (England) met.
Челси - Фулхэм - 1:0. Чемпионат Англии, 21-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаEnglish Championship, 21st round
Chelsea (London) - Fulham (England) - 1:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: Palmer (45+4)
Warnings: Little Taste (38), Wilson (49), Fernandez (58), Disasi (75), T. Silva (79), Palmer (80)
Chelsea vs Fulham match review:
Chelsea defeated Fulham in a tense Premier League match at Stamford Bridge with a 1-0 win. Both teams showed competitive spirit throughout the game, but it was Chelsea who emerged victorious in front of their home crowd. The first half started with Chelsea dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities. In the 38th minute, Chelsea player M. Gusto received a yellow card for a rough tackle on a Fulham player. This emphasised the physical nature of the match, with both teams keen to show their presence. Just before the break Chelsea were awarded a penalty in the 45th minute. K. Palmer stepped up and calmly converted the penalty, giving Chelsea a decisive 1-0 lead. The goal gave the game more energy and Fulham responded with more determination. Fulham's frustration began to show in the opening minutes of the second half: in the 49th minute, H. Wilson received a yellow card for a rash challenge. Chelsea, on the contrary, continued to go forward, demonstrating their technical superiority. In the 58th minute, E. Fernandez was sent off for an ill-timed challenge, which further inflamed the atmosphere in the match. Both teams seemed equal, neither of them wanted to concede an inch.
In the 64th minute there was a flurry of substitutions: "Fulham" replaced H. Wilson with B. De Cordova-Reida, and K. Tete made room for T. Castagna. In response, Chelsea introduced A. Broja instead of N. Madueke, providing fresh energy to maintain their advantage. As the game progressed, the tension increased and penalties became more frequent. In the 75th minute, Chelsea's A. Disasi received a yellow card, and in the 77th minute, R. Sterling came on in place of B. Chilwell. In the 79th and 80th minutes, Chelsea's T. Silva and K. Palmer received yellow cards respectively as both teams fought desperately for the lead. Fulham made two substitutions in the 82nd minute, with J. Palhinha replacing S. Lukic and A. Pereira coming on in place of Rodrigo Muniz. Chelsea responded with two late substitutions in the 90th minute: K. Palmer replaced K. Chuk Chuk. Palmer replaced K. Chukwuemeka, and M. Gusto was replaced by A. Gilchrist. Gilchrist. These changes were aimed at strengthening the midfield and maintaining a slight advantage. When the final whistle sounded, Chelsea had a 1-0 victory. This match demonstrated the competitive nature of the Premier League, with a tense battle between neighbouring clubs at Stamford Bridge. Both Chelsea and Fulham showed skill, determination and a desire to win. In the end, it was Chelsea's ability to convert penalties and solid defence that secured the three points and delighted their loyal fans.
In the next round of fixtures, the following matches await the rivals: Liverpool v Chelsea, Fulham v Everton.
Челси - Фулхэм - 1:0. Чемпионат Англии, 21-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаChelsea vs Fulham match statistics:
| Chelsea | Fulham | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks in the box | 4 |
| 17 | Kicks | 14 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 11 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 13 | Offences | 9 |
| 6 | Corner | 4 |
| 4 | Offsides | 0 |
| 56% | Ball possession | 44% |
| 5 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 519 | Total assists | 412 |
| 436 | Accurate assists | 321 |
| 84% | Accuracy of passes | 78% |
