Gusto shines on the counterattack and Chelsea wins 2-0 against Everton
The game takes place this Saturday at Stamford Bridge, Londres, starting at 3pm local time (12pm Brasília).
Malo Gusto scored the second goal in the 45th minute of the first half, in a quick counterattack initiated by himself and completed after exchanging passes with Pedro Neto.
Cole Palmer had opened the scoring in the 20th minute, with an assist from Gusto.
Chelsea seeks recovery after a streak without victories, while Everton tries to maintain its position at the top of the table.
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Starting lineups
The teams entered the field with formations defined by coaches Enzo Maresca and David Moyes.
Chelsea lined up with Robert Sánchez in goal, defense composed of Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah and Cucurella, midfield with Reece James, Enzo Fernández and
Everton played Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane and Mykolenko in defense, Garner, Gana Gueye, Dewsbury-Hall,
An early replacement occurred at Everton, with Alcaraz taking the place of Dewsbury-Hall.
Main plays of the first half
Chelsea controls the shares in Stamford Bridge and reaches the range with a comfortable lead.
- 00′ – Bola rolling in the first half.
- 20′ – Gol from Chelsea: Cole Palmer receives a pass from Gusto, invades the area and finishes well to open the scoring.
- 35′ – Pedro Neto takes a risk from outside the area, but the ball goes aimlessly towards the goal.
- 43′ – Gusto shoots from distance and forces a save from Pickford.
- 45′ – Gol from Chelsea: Gusto scores on a counterattack, after a pass from Pedro Neto.
The game is still ongoing, with additions being applied.
Chelsea’s dominance in the opening minutes
Chelsea started the match with a withdrawn posture, allowing Everton possession of the ball in the first minutes.
Ndiaye created an isolated chance in the 4th minute, with a deflected shot.
The home team responded with a corner in the 3rd minute, finished by Chalobah over the goal.
In the 19th minute, Ndiaye dribbled past Gusto and finished with a deflection, making it easier to defend Sánchez.
The pace remained balanced until Palmer’s goal changed the situation.
Everton’s reaction after the first goal
Everton sought an immediate response after conceding the goal in the 20th minute.
Garnacho almost added two consecutive opportunities in the 22nd minute, with shots that went close.
Chelsea slowed down the pace in the 26th minute, exchanging passes in the opponent’s area.
Enzo Fernández headed in a save from Pickford in the 28th minute.
Pedro Neto finished blocked in the 29th minute.
Increasing pressure in the final minutes
The final minutes of the first half registered greater intensity.
Everton bet on long balls in the 42nd minute, but Chelsea’s defense positioned itself well.
Ghana Gueye threatened in the 38th minute with a low shot close to the goal.
Ndiaye made the submission next.
Tarkowski headed a free kick dangerously in the 37th minute.
Gusto sealed the lead in the 45th minute with a beautiful left-footed goal.
Three minutes of extra time were added, and the break arrived with 2-0 on the scoreboard.
Match context in the table
Chelsea and Everton occupy close positions in the classification of Premier League.
The Blues are looking to end a run of four games without a win, including recent defeats.
Everton arrives with good momentum, adding important points in previous rounds.
Direct confrontation influences the fight for places in European competitions.
The match continues in the second half at Stamford Bridge.
