Match report

Chelsea Defeats Bate Borisov 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Bate Borisov
Bate Borisov
0–1
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Nov 8, 2018

Chelsea secured a narrow victory over Bate Borisov with Olivier Giroud's goal in the second half. The match, part of the UEFA Europa League, saw Chelsea dominate possession but struggled to break through the resilient Bate defense. Giroud's goal, assisted by Emerson Palmieri, was the difference-maker, securing three vital points for the Blues.

Key Facts

  • • Olivier Giroud scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute
  • • Emerson Palmieri provided the assist
  • • Chelsea made three substitutions: Eden Hazard for Willian, Ruben Loftus-Cheek for Mateo Kovacic, and Pedro for Callum Hudson-Odoi
  • • Bate Borisov made three substitutions: Nikolai Signevich for Jukka Tuominen, Maksim Skavysh for Herve Moukakwa, and Andrei Hleb for Egor Berezkin

Lineups

Bate Borisov

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 48 D. Scherbitski (G)
  • 21 E. Filipenko (D)
  • 4 A. Filipović (D)
  • 11 A. Hleb (M)
  • 17 A. Rios (D)
  • 22 I. Stasevich (M)
  • 25 D. Baga (M)
  • 8 S. Dragun (M)
  • 23 Z. Volkov (D)
  • 15 M. Skavysh (F)
  • 13 N. Signevich (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 J. Tuominen
  • 94 H. Moukam
  • 7 Y. Berezkin
  • 5 E. Yablonski
  • 10 M. Ivanić
  • 33 D. Polyakov
  • 35 A. Chichkan

Chelsea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 24 G. Cahill (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 21 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 27 Andreas Christensen (D)
  • 8 R. Barkley (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek (M)
  • 10 E. Hazard (F)
  • 18 O. Giroud (F)
  • 11 Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Willian
  • 17 M. Kovačić
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 7 N. Kanté
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 28 Azpilicueta
  • 44 E. Ampadu

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    52' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Giroud · Assist: Emerson Palmieri
  2. Chelsea
    62' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Hazard · On: Willian
  3. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: M. Kovačić
  4. Bate Borisov
    73' Bate Borisov subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Signevich · On: J. Tuominen
  5. Bate Borisov
    76' Bate Borisov subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Skavysh · On: H. Moukam
  6. Bate Borisov
    81' Bate Borisov subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Hleb · On: E. Berezkin
  7. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedro · On: C. Hudson-Odoi

Match Stats

Stat Bate Borisov Chelsea
Fouls 14 5
Pass Accuracy 67% 89%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 17
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 295 847
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 1 4
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 26% 74%
Accurate Passes 199 755
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea's goal by Olivier Giroud in the 52nd minute shifted momentum in their favor and broke the deadlock
  • ▸ Chelsea's subsequent substitutions, especially Pedro coming on in the 85th minute, helped solidify the lead and control the game's pace