Match report

Chelsea Defeats Tottenham 2-1 in League Cup Clash

Chelsea
Chelsea
2–1
PEN
Tottenham
Tottenham
Jan 24, 2019

Chelsea held off a late Tottenham push to secure a 2-1 victory in their League Cup clash, thanks to goals from N'Golo Kanté and Eden Hazard. Despite conceding to Llorente in the second half, the Blues managed to preserve their lead and advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea vs Tottenham: 2-1
  • • Goals: N'Golo Kanté (27'), Eden Hazard (38') for Chelsea; Llorente (50') for Tottenham
  • • Substitutions: Danny Rose off for Davies (33') and Lucas Moura on for Llorente (68')
  • • Yellow cards: J. Filho, N'Golo Kanté, C. Azpilicueta for Chelsea; M. Sissoko for Tottenham

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 30 David Luiz (D)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 8 R. Barkley (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 7 N. Kanté (M)
  • 10 E. Hazard (F)
  • 18 O. Giroud (F)
  • 11 Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Willian
  • 17 M. Kovačić
  • 34 Lucas Piazon
  • 44 E. Ampadu
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 3 Marcos Alonso
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi

Tottenham

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 P. Gazzaniga (G)
  • 5 J. Vertonghen (D)
  • 4 T. Alderweireld (D)
  • 24 S. Aurier (D)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 17 M. Sissoko (M)
  • 11 E. Lamela (M)
  • 23 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 15 E. Dier (M)
  • 8 H. Winks (M)
  • 18 Llorente (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 D. Rose
  • 27 Lucas Moura
  • 6 D. Sánchez
  • 52 O. Skipp
  • 1 H. Lloris
  • 16 K. Walker-Peters
  • 14 G. N'Koudou

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    27' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    N'Golo Kanté
  2. Tottenham
    33' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Davies · On: Danny Rose
  3. Chelsea
    38' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Hazard · Assist: C. Azpilicueta
  4. Tottenham
    50' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    Llorente · Assist: Danny Rose
  5. Chelsea
    53' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    J. Filho
  6. Chelsea
    56' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    N'Golo Kanté
  7. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    C. Azpilicueta
  8. Tottenham
    68' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Llorente · On: Lucas Moura
  9. Tottenham
    73' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sissoko
  10. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pedro · On: Willian
  11. Tottenham
    80' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sissoko · On: D. Sanchez
  12. Chelsea
    81' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Barkley · On: M. Kovačić

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Tottenham
Fouls 9 16
Pass Accuracy 84% 79%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 21 5
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 472 413
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 397 328
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea took a quick lead when N'Golo Kanté scored in the 27th minute, providing a crucial early advantage.
  • ▸ Eden Hazard's goal at 38 minutes effectively doubled Chelsea's lead and seemed to put Tottenham under pressure.
  • ▸ Llorente's goal for Tottenham in the 50th minute offered a spark of hope for Spurs, but Chelsea's defense held firm to secure the win.