In a thrilling preseason match in San Francisco, Wrexham managed to hold Chelsea to a 2-2 draw as both teams ramp up their preparations for the upcoming season.
Chelsea 2-2 Wrexham
Scorers:
Chelsea: Christopher Nkunku (35′), Lesley Ugochukwu (82′)
Wrexham: Luke Bolton (58′), Jack Marriott (71′)
The game started with Chelsea dominating possession and creating most of the chances. Their efforts paid off when Christopher Nkunku opened the scoring in the 35th minute, igniting the crowd at Levi’s Stadium.
Wrexham, however, came back strong after the halftime break. They equalized on the hour mark with a goal from Luke Bolton, who capitalized on Chelsea’s numerous substitutions.
Jack Marriott, the former League One golden boot winner, gave Wrexham the lead in the 71st minute with a sharp finish after a darting run into the box.
Chelsea responded in the final 10 minutes, leveling the score with a close-range strike from Lesley Ugochukwu in the 82nd minute.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, providing valuable insights and experience for both teams as they continue their preseason preparations.
