Chelsea overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Tottenham 3-4, securing second place in the Premier League, just 4 points behind Liverpool. Cole Palmer played a pivotal role with a penalty brace, including a daring “Panenka” finish.
Tottenham Takes an Early Lead
The match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium started with high intensity. Within the first 5 minutes, Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella slipped while controlling the ball, allowing Brennan Johnson to seize possession, sprint down the right flank, and deliver a cross that Dominic Solanke converted into the opening goal.
At the 11th minute, another slip from Cucurella while clearing the ball gave possession to the Spurs. Dejan Kulusevski skillfully dribbled inside the box, cutting away from the goal, and struck a powerful near-post shot, doubling Tottenham’s lead.
Chelsea’s Impressive Comeback
Chelsea responded quickly, with Jadon Sancho scoring a stunning goal in the 17th minute. Receiving the ball on the left wing, Sancho drove toward the box and unleashed a long-range strike that hit the base of the far post before finding the net.
Both teams pushed hard for another goal, but it wasn’t until the second half that Chelsea equalized. In the 60th minute, a penalty was awarded after a foul on Moisés Caicedo. Cole Palmer calmly converted the spot-kick.
At the 73rd minute, Palmer created another chance, forcing a rebound off his shot that Enzo Fernández volleyed into the goal. It was a dream-like strike for the Argentine, putting Chelsea ahead 3-2.
Chelsea extended their lead to 2-4 in the 83rd minute when another penalty was awarded after a foul on Palmer. Palmer stepped up and delivered an audacious “Panenka” to seal his brace.
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Son Heung-Min’s Late Goal Not Enough
Tottenham’s Son Heung-Min scored in the 90+6 minute to reduce the deficit, but time ran out for the hosts. Chelsea’s comeback solidified their position as serious contenders in the league.
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