2024-01-09 22:27:06
Chelsea were surprised 1-0 by Middlesbrough, residents of the English second division, this Tuesday evening during the first leg of the semi-finals of the English League Cup (EFL Cup).
The Londoners, despite a significant number of chances, were never able to respond to the opening score of Boro in the first half.
It was Middlesbrough, coached by Michael Carrick, who opened the scoring in the first period, despite two injured players, via English midfielder Hayden Hackney (37th) on an assist from Isaiah Jones. This will be the only goal scored during the match.
Despite more than 70% ball possession and more than 15 attempts on goal, the Blues struggled to get their attempts on target or came up against Tom Glover, the Middlesbrough goalkeeper.
Mauricio Pocchetino’s men, 10th in the Premier League and struggling this season, will have to do better if they want to qualify after the return match at Stanford Bridge on January 23.
Roméo Lavia was absent from the match sheet, still injured.
The other semi-final pits Liverpool against Fulham who will face each other on Wednesday evening at Anfield.
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