Finally, Chelsea FC have won a match after being winless in their last nine games in all competitions. Today, they defeated Bournemouth FC by a 3-1 margin at Vitality Stadium. With this victory, Chelsea have won their very first game under their interim boss, Frank Lampard. However, the top four is far away from Chelsea as they are standing in 11th after 34 games.
Match Report
After being winless in their previous nine consecutive matches in all competitions, Chelsea FC have been very desperate to get a victory. Today, Chelsea traveled to the Vitality Stadium to play against the home side, AFC Bournemouth. Chelsea’s interim boss Frank Lampard set up the team formation with 4-3-3, where Kai Havertz led the attack with two young lads, Mudryk and Madueke. On the other side, Bournemouth’s coach played his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The game started with Chelsea dominating the home side. They focused on keeping more possession. As a result, the Blues didn’t have to wait much to take the lead. Midfielder Conor Gallagher netted the ball in just nine minutes of the game with the help of N’Golo Kane, one of the most experienced players of Chelsea.
However, Chelsea’s weakest point is their defense. They have been suffering for their defensive vulnerability. They already have conceded 39 goals in the league. However, the Blues were also shaky in defense today against Bournemouth. They were struggling in the early of the game. Therefore, the home side found the equalizer in the 21st minute as Matias Vina scored for Bournemouth with an assist from Christie.
After that, Chelsea tried hard to lead again, but both sides failed to score more in the remaining minutes of the 1st half. So, the first half ended in a 1-1 tie.
Returning from the break, the blues highly pressed the home side. But Bournemouth defended very well. It seemed the match would end with another tie for Chelsea. But Chelsea’s players didn’t lose their rhythm and kept trying.
Finally, defender Benoit Badiashile scored that long-awaited goal for the visitors. Benoit Badiashile netted the ball in the 82nd minute for Chelsea to keep the hope alive. After that goal, Joao Felix netted another one for Chelsea. He found the net 86th minute, which secured a much-needed victory for Chelsea.
