Las Vegas –
Chelsea face Club America in a friendly match titled Clash of Nation 2022. The Blues won 2-1.
Chelsea host Club America at Allegiant Stadium, Nevada, USA on Sunday (17/7). This is one of the test matches Chelsea before wading through the Premier League in early August.
Chelsea won 2-1 through goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount. Club America scored via Reece James’ own goal.
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The course of the match
Thomas Tuchel plays a 3-4-3 formation. Conor Gallagher and Ross Barkley are paired as central midfielders, while Kai Havertz is the spearhead flanked by Callum Hudson-Odoi and Hakim Ziyech.
Not many chances until the first 20 minutes. Club America defended well, which was difficult for Havertz cs to break.
Kenedy recorded a golden opportunity in the 24th minute. His curling shot was narrowly off target.
Club America also tried to press. Martin created a chance 15 minutes later but his shot went wide.
The first half is over. Both teams are dominant in midfield.
Entering the second half, both teams replaced many players. Chelsea make 11 player substitutions!
In the 48th minute, Christian Pulisic had a chance. He welcomed a through ball from Werner but the ball could still be saved by substitute goalkeeper, Jimenez.
Chelsea’s first goal! Timo Werner listed his name on the scoreboard in the 55th minute. Five minutes later, Club America scored the equalizer through a Reece James own goal.
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Timo Werner’s goal Photo: Chelsea FC via Getty Images/Darren Walsh— |
Pulisic had another chance. His header welcomed Alonso’s bait in the 73rd minute still soared slightly.
Chelsea’s second goal in the 83rd minute! Mason Mount kicks off hard from outside the penalty box. After getting the ball from Alonso on the left side. Mount shuffled a player then shot the ball hard.
Emerson almost scored in the 88th minute. His volley from outside the penalty box was still thin.
Striker Club America, Valdes had a chance to equalize in the last minute. What power, the round skin is still soaring from the free kick situation.
Lineup:
Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Silva, Sarr, Chalobah, Kenedy, Gallagher, Barkley, Chilwell, Ziyech, Odoi, Havertz.
Club America: Ochoa, Reyes, Cacerez, Valdez, Sanchez, Aquinho, Dos Santos, Damm, Fidalgo, Layun, Martin.
(aff/ran)
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