Chelsea are through to Carabao Cup final after 3-0 aggregate win over Tottenham Hotspurs, they await either Arsenal or Liverpool at Wembley in final
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Blue went into the second leg firmly in charge after a convincing 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge last time out, as Kai Havertz and a Ben Davies own goal made the task to overturn the deficit more daunting for Antonio Conte’s lads.
Both sides were involved in FA Cup actions over the weekend, with Chelsea cruising to a 5-1 victory over Chesterfield, while Tottenham avoided an FA Cup upset by coming from a goal behind to beat League One side Morecambe 3-1.
Spurs never seriously threatened to overturn Chelsea’s two-goal first-leg advantage and Antonio Rudiger’s bundled finish from Mason Mount’s corner in the 18th minute effectively sealed their participation in the final.
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North London club Spurs, saw two penalties, awarded by referee Andre Marriner for fouls on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Lucas Moura, correctly overturned by VAR in the London derby.
England striker Harry Kane also had his goal cancelled after the referee ruled it out for offside in a much improved second-half performance from Spurs.
Chelsea were not really threatened, especially after Antonio Rudiger’s goal early on, as they were able to control proceedings without needing to hit their best form.
The game was paused late on following a medical emergency in the crowd and on resumption Chelsea completed the formalities of their victory.
Tuchel’s men now await either Arsenal or Liverpool, who play the second leg of their fixture at Anfield after the first leg was postponed due to coronavirus and injury concerns.
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