Match report

Chelsea Defeats Tottenham 1-0 in League Cup Clash

Tottenham
Tottenham
0–1
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Jan 12, 2022

In a tightly contested League Cup match, Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory over Tottenham. Antonio Rüdiger's goal in the 18th minute proved decisive as Tottenham struggled to find an equalizer. Multiple controversial decisions from VAR marred Tottenham's chances, including the cancellation of two penalties and a goal.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham
  • • Goal: Antonio Rüdiger (18')
  • • Assist: Mason Mount
  • • VAR cancelled two penalties and a goal for Tottenham
  • • Substitutions: Tottenham made 3 changes, Chelsea made 5

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 22 P. Gollini (G)
  • 2 M. Doherty (D)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 25 J. Tanganga (D)
  • 12 Emerson (D)
  • 27 Lucas Moura (F)
  • 5 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 8 H. Winks (M)
  • 18 G. Lo Celso (M)
  • 10 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 R. Sessegnon
  • 11 Bryan Gil
  • 29 O. Skipp
  • 48 M. Paskotši
  • 20 D. Alli
  • 42 H. White
  • 14 J. Rodon
  • 1 H. Lloris
  • 44 D. Scarlett

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 4 A. Christensen (D)
  • 31 M. Sarr (D)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (M)
  • 9 R. Lukaku (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 6 Thiago Silva
  • 3 Marcos Alonso
  • 7 N. Kanté
  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 13 M. Bettinelli
  • 17 Saúl
  • 10 C. Pulisic

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    18' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Antonio Rüdiger · Assist: Mason Mount
  2. Tottenham
    42' Tottenham Var · Penalty cancelled
    P. Hojbjerg
  3. Tottenham
    57' Tottenham Var · Penalty cancelled
    Lucas Moura
  4. Tottenham
    64' Tottenham Var · Goal cancelled
    H. Kane
  5. Tottenham
    65' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matt Doherty · On: R. Sessegnon
  6. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mason Mount · On: Hakim Ziyech
  7. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Christensen · On: Thiago Silva
  8. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Werner · On: Marcos Alonso
  9. Tottenham
    71' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Lo Celso · On: B. Gil
  10. Chelsea
    77' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: N'Golo Kanté
  11. Tottenham
    81' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Winks · On: O. Skipp
  12. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Filho · On: R. Loftus-Cheek

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Chelsea
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 78% 89%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 398 700
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 8 5
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 310 626
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Antonio Rüdiger's goal in the 18th minute gave Chelsea a crucial early lead, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Multiple controversial VAR decisions, including the cancellation of Tottenham's penalties and a goal, significantly impacted the match's flow and Tottenham's morale.