No one managed to take advantage at Stamford Bridge stadium, in the 1-1 draw between The Blues and Crystal P., on matchday 3 of the England – Premier League 2024-2025 tournament.
Crystal Palace went behind with a goal from Nicolas Jackson in the 24th minute of the first half, but managed to equalise with a goal from Eberechi Eze in the 8th minute of the second half.
A highlight of the match was Nicolas Jackson’s goal in the 24th minute of the first half. After receiving an assist from Cole Palmer, the striker placed it low and inside the right post. Impossible for the keeper!
Chelsea was the team with the most possession (62% average), while Crystal Palace dominated less possession of the ball (38%) and took the draw.
Eberechi Eze’s performance made him the best player of the match. The Crystal Palace striker showed his best form by scoring 1 goal, shooting 3 times at the opposing goal and making 27 correct passes.
Levi Colwill was also a crucial figure in the defence during the match. The Chelsea defender was important as he recovered 2 balls and cleared 2 dangerous balls.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca deployed a 4-5-1 formation with Robert Sanchez in goal; Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella in defence; Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto in midfield; and Nicolas Jackson up front.
For their part, Oliver Glasner’s men settled into a 3-4-3 strategy with Dean Henderson between the posts; Nathaniel Clyne, Marc Guéhi and Chris Richards in defence; Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes and Tyrick Mitchell in midfield; and Daichi Kamada, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eberechi Eze up front.
The match at Stamford Bridge was officiated by referee Jarred Gillett.
In the next round, the Blues will visit Bournemouth, while Crystal P. will host Leicester City.
The home team is in eleventh place with 4 points, while the visitor reached 1 point and is in sixteenth place in the tournament.
Changes at Chelsea
- 57′ 2H – Pedro Lomba Neto was replaced by João Felix Sequeira
- 73′ 2T – Salio Malo Gusto by Mykhailo Mudryk
- 85′ 2T – Salió Noni Madueke by Christopher Nkunku
Booked at Chelsea:
- 7′ 1T Pedro Neto (Unsporting Conduct), 32′ 1T Wesley Fofana (Unsporting Conduct), 17′ 2T Nicolas Jackson (Unsporting Conduct) and 45′ 2T Cole Palmer (Unsporting Conduct)
Changes at Crystal Palace
- 49′ 2H – Salió William James Hughes for Cheick Oumar Doucoure
- 68′ 2T – Jean Philippe Mateta sent off by Ismaïla Sarr
- 87′ 2T – Exit Daichi Kamada by Jeffrey Schlupp
Booked at Crystal Palace:
- 13′ 1T Will Hughes (Unsportsmanlike Conduct) and 43′ 2T Daniel Muñoz (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
BBC-NEWS-SRC: IMPORTING DATE: 2024-09-01 16:35:01
