Match report

Chelsea Defeats Bournemouth 1-0 in League Cup

Chelsea
Chelsea
1–0
FT
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Dec 19, 2018

Chelsea held off Bournemouth with a narrow 1-0 victory in the League Cup. Eden Hazard's goal in the 84th minute was the deciding factor. Despite a spirited effort from the Cherries, Chelsea's defense held firm to secure a crucial win in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Chelsea 1-0 Bournemouth
  • • Eden Hazard scored the only goal at 84 minutes
  • • Willian and R. Barkley came on as substitutes for Chelsea
  • • Bournemouth received two yellow cards, one to J. Stanislas and another to J. Simpson
  • • David Luiz was substituted off for A. Christensen late in the game

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 27 Andreas Christensen (D)
  • 4 Fàbregas (M)
  • 8 R. Barkley (M)
  • 17 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek (M)
  • 22 Willian (F)
  • 18 O. Giroud (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Pedro
  • 10 E. Hazard
  • 30 David Luiz
  • 7 N. Kanté
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 21 D. Zappacosta

Bournemouth

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Boruc (G)
  • 11 C. Daniels (D)
  • 3 S. Cook (D)
  • 5 N. Aké (D)
  • 21 Diego Rico (D)
  • 25 J. Simpson (D)
  • 19 J. Stanislas (M)
  • 10 J. Ibe (M)
  • 20 D. Brooks (M)
  • 13 C. Wilson (F)
  • 9 L. Mousset (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 R. Fraser
  • 17 J. King
  • 18 J. Defoe
  • 6 A. Surman
  • 7 M. Pugh
  • 26 T. Mings
  • 42 M. Travers

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    55' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Willian · On: Pedro
  2. Bournemouth
    57' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stanislas
  3. Chelsea
    60' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Fàbregas
  4. Chelsea
    61' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Barkley · On: E. Hazard
  5. Bournemouth
    63' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Stanislas · On: R. Fraser
  6. Bournemouth
    65' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Simpson
  7. Bournemouth
    73' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Mousset · On: Joshua King
  8. Chelsea
    81' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Christensen · On: David Luiz
  9. Chelsea
    84' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Hazard · Assist: Emerson Palmieri
  10. Bournemouth
    88' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Brooks · On: J. Defoe

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Bournemouth
Fouls 6 8
Pass Accuracy 91% 75%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 25 11
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 896 323
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 10 6
Shots on Target 11 3
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 819 241
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 3 10
Shots Outside Box 14 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea's substitution of Willian for Pedro in the 55th minute brought new energy to their attack
  • ▸ Eden Hazard's goal in the 84th minute was the turning point, ensuring Chelsea's lead was not relinquished