In a thrilling night of FA Cup clash, Conor Gallagher carved his name in FA Cup history books with a dramatic late winner, propelling Chelsea to a convincing 3-2 victory over Leeds at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Mateo Joseph clinically fired Leeds into the lead, capitalizing on Axel Disasi’s wayward pass, as Chelsea endured a rocky start, falling behind due to a defensive lapse, Footballrover reports.
However, Moises Caicedo quickly made amends, orchestrating a swift counter that culminated in Nicolas Jackson’s equalizer from a tight angle.
The momentum swung Chelsea’s way just before halftime when Mykhailo Mudryk connected with Raheem Sterling’s precise cross to put the Blues ahead.
Despite Chelsea’s ascendancy, Leeds rallied back, with Joseph netting his second to restore parity.
Sensing the urgency, Mauricio Pochettino’s tactical substitutions injected fresh impetus into Chelsea’s attack, with Gallagher, Ben Chilwell, and Cole Palmer making impactful cameos off the bench.
In a nail-biting climax, Gallagher seized the moment in the 90th minute, expertly controlling Enzo Fernandez’s pass before rifling home the decisive goal, sealing Chelsea’s berth in the quarter-finals.
Gallagher’s late heroics not only secured Chelsea’s advancement but also scripted a slice of FA Cup history, marking Chelsea’s first 90th-minute winning goal in FA Cup action since John Terry’s memorable strike against West Ham in February 2002, as per Optajoe.
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Despite a turbulent start, Mauricio Pochettino’s resilient side showcased their mettle, keeping their silverware aspirations alive as they march forward in the FA Cup campaign.
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