In a thrilling match, Chelsea secured a dramatic victory against Leicester City to secure a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals.
The tension mounted as substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke delivered crucial goals during stoppage time, rescuing the Blues from a potential upset.
Despite initially leading comfortably, Chelsea faced adversity when Axel Disasi’s own goal and Stephy Mavididi’s equalizer ignited a wave of frustration among the Stamford Bridge faithful, with some fans voicing discontent towards manager Mauricio Pochettino.
However, Chelsea’s late heroics ultimately silenced the unrest and propelled them to the next stage of the tournament. Leicester’s hopes were dashed when defender Callum Doyle received a red card with just 17 minutes remaining, altering the course of the match.
Initially shown a yellow card and conceding a penalty for fouling Nicolas Jackson, the video assistant referee intervened, determining the foul occurred outside the box and upgrading Doyle’s punishment to a red card.
Chelsea capitalized on their numerical advantage, applying relentless pressure until Carney Chukwuemeka’s goal in the 92nd minute, assisted by Cole Palmer. Noni Madueke’s remarkable long-range strike sealed the victory, bolstering Chelsea’s aspirations of ending a challenging season on a high note with an FA Cup triumph.
Meanwhile, Leicester refocuses on their Championship campaign, aiming to secure promotion back to the Premier League as their lead has narrowed to just one point.
