Chelsea reached the Carabao Cup final after beating Tottenham 4-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw on aggregate.
Match Events
14' Hooked wide! A scramble ensues following Hazard set-piece
Hooked wide! A scramble ensues following a set-piece as Giroud's acrobatic volley is lashed back across the face of goal. It's met by Barkley, who puts it back into the danger area, but Rudiger scuffs his effort miles wide of the post as the chance amounts to nothing.
27'GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham (Kante)
It's 1-0 at Stamford Bridge and 1-1 on aggregate as a corner isn't properly cleared, headed only as far as Kante who lashes an effort at goal from 20 yards. It somehow finds its way through the crowd, with Sissoko inexplicably failing to get a block in, before squeezing through the legs of Gazzaniga with the aid of a slight deflection!
38'GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham (Hazard)
Hazard makes it 2-0 as he finishes a terrific team move, slotting into the far corner from eight yards on the end of a perfect assist from Azpilicueta from the right! It's been coming, and it's no less than the Blues deserve as they take a 2-1 lead on aggregate!
50'GOAL! Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham (Llorente)
It's 2-1 at Stamford Bridge and 2-2 on aggregate as Llorente pulls them right back in it with a terrific header on the end of an equally impressive delivery from Rose! Parity has been restored in the tie!
52' CHANCE! Giroud's shot saved
58' CLOSE! Hazard's shot wide out
JUST WIDE! A massive let-off for Spurs as Kante carves his way through midfield before playing Hazard through in acres of space on the left. The Belgian bursts into the area and takes aim, but uncharacteristically misses the target at the near post!
69' CLOSE! Lucas' shot wide out
Penalty shootout
Tottenham O
Chelsea O
Tottenham O
Chelsea O
Tottenham X
Chelsea O
Tottenham X
Chelsea O
Match Report
Chelsea battled past Tottenham to book a place in the EFL Cup final against holders Manchester City, triumphing 4-2 on penalties after a stirring 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.
Maurizio Sarri got the desired reaction, having questioned the mentality of his Chelsea players in the aftermath of Saturday's defeat to Arsenal, as N'Golo Kante and Eden Hazard overturned the 1-0 first-leg deficit before half-time.
Tottenham, without any of Harry Kane, Dele Alli or Son Heung-min in a competitive match for the first time since October 2016, found a response of their own by pegging Chelsea back with Fernando Llorente netting an aggregate equaliser.
Player Ratings
Line-ups
Chelsea XI: D.Luiz, Azpilicueta, E. Hazard, O. Giroud, Pedro, Barkley, Jorginho, Emerson, A. Rüdiger, Kepa, N. Kanté
Subs: Willian, W. Caballero, M.Alonso, M. Kovačić, Lucas Piazon, Ampadu, C. Hudson-Odoi
Tottenham XI: J. Vertonghen, F.Llorente, M.Sissoko, T. Alderweireld, Lamela, C. Eriksen, Aurier, Gazzaniga, B.Davies, E. Dier, Winks
Subs: H. Lloris, D. Rose, Lucas, D. Sánchez, G.K Nkoudou, K.W Peters, Oliver Skipp
Alfred Appiah
470
Better luck next time Tottenham, it's unfortunate that you have to fight Chelsea for a trophy which is absolutely not possible for Tottenham to progress pass Chelsea. Well done Chelsea.
paaeloptz
398
Although spurs where without KANE, SON, ALLI, LLORIS.. it would not have been a great final if it was City vs Spurs.. Bcoz most of their Elite players are Injured.. Looking forward to the Final.. TIKI TAKA VS SARRİBALL
jaydlnpz
340
Thank goodness.. penalties are scarely. anyway great game from the blues, hope to see more in the next game and wish to see higuain as soon as possible
Abbawaziri
310
A fantastic display from the players i have to say they showed great determination and courage to fight off that horrible Arsenal display, a huge win for Chelsea and sarri. Well done lads!!
entecto71
223
Honestly Chelsea’s performance was a little shaky. I can’t lie, though I am a Chelsea fan after Juventus, Tottenham would have won with their attacking trio, Sarri needs to step it up unless he wants to get sacked.
Rebbdlmptu
196
Tottenham play great always. without their stars, it wasn't so easy against a full Chelsea team. Otherwise, I feel as if Tottenham was never meant to win trophies(play well but never win anything). maybe they need some more experience in the team of big names who have won titles like champion's league, World Cup, League cups
Mipackouyz
185
Every season is always Spurs season that i thought probably if they get to the final they might be lucky and have a trophy in there dusty cabinet. Sorry try again next time. Because FA Cup is far away, UEFA Champions League no go area not even the League so this is how its gonna continue. [Cry][Cry][Cry]
Saucy11
151
Lol Tottenham should just throw away their trophy cabinet😂😂😂
Lanbdz
147
He Giroud been utilized by Hazard last evening Chelsea would not have gone all the way to a penalty shootout. Kante gives Hazard the ball,Hazard runs with the ball and Giroud is unmarked in the center and waiting for it. What does Hazard do?hits the side netting instead of crossing to his striker to tap in. All our wingers need to go if we are to stop blaming the strikers. We need wingers who will have an eye for a perfect pass to the striker than them trying to steal the show.
Vewinr
131
There is no need for a trophy cabinet for Spurs.....They should save money from that and buy a good player
nedzad1989
121
today Chelsea make a show. the play organized. they show what is Chelsea about. they players was kreative and make lot of chances. should score more end 3,4goals. but more luck next time. they dit great job. and show to fans we can do it. we can beat any club on God day. Chelsea play on Stamford Bridge where is hard to win over us. show attacks style, and play like a real team. totally difrent game they play to day. wish them the best and to make history and win this 🏆. we have show it also we can beat man.city. and we will do it. our keeper was also good today he show why he is most excited goal keeper. and why we pay so much money for him. Hazard was great today also, and Emerson also show why he need more chances to play. that goal jorghino made show also how cold he can be in presser situation. he show to world when it's take to the end he can do it he can make goals when biggest press is. this final will make Chelsea look good if they win and show to fans lot of players have future in the Club. Barkley play also good. show what he is about. a real fighter. and our Nr. 7. Mr. Kante. show to the world why he are world cup winner, and he wants to be a Legend in our club and our new Lamapard. respect to all supporter who show love and believe in Chelsea. YES we can do it. we can win the final. we are hungry for goals for wins for trophies and make history's.
KingDave10
120
And Chelsea can't defend against a Kaneless Spurs team 😂
Bibaeky
114
Why Pochettino will never win a silverware despite being seen as one of the best managers? I think he needs to fight for the silverware for Spurs to show that he's one of the best managers in the world. Otherwise he would just be a flop
Sepaclouy
108
The biggest problem with the italian coaches is players obsession than team obsession. Conte was obsessed to useless Bakayoko til he caused him his job. Sarri is obsessed with useless Jounihno til he will cause him his job. mark my words
MikeJuwon
80
My heart goes out to all the Tottenham fans right now! When will they get a trophy?
joohnny10
72
tottenham hotspur really miss harry kane, dele alli and son heung-min
PkDerex
58
Congratulations to the players. Outstanding save from Keppa. However, he puts the defense under undue pressure most of the time, he has to improve in his decision as to when to kick out the ball or build from the back. Furthermore, I hope Sarri took home some lessons from the game. Hazard is not a trained striker, I agree sometimes changes in formation could be necessary to deliver a win. Notwithstanding, there is a lot of improvement that needs to be done in the Chelsea squad. Sarri has to go back to the drawing table put some dynamism to game. Good performance from both team. Take nothing away from both sides. The players stood up the occasion, an absolute entertaining game tonight. We look forward to the final in February. Congratulations to Chelsea FC