Goalkeeper Courtois (Chelsea) and Forster (Southampton) are the two main characters of the game...
Shortly after the opening whistle, Chelsea apparent
intention of preemption Southampton. The opportunity consecutive
appearance and 11 minutes, "The Blues" also score goals with neat
header by Diego Costa.
Not dismayed, Southampton then rose up very
strongly. Courtois has been ecstatic clearance of Sadio Mane finish in 13
minutes but Belgian goalkeeper can not do anything before Tadic's penalty kick
6 minutes later.
There scoreline, Southampton play highly excited, held
the ball. Chelsea have struggled to prevent and thankfully not conceded
more before the 1st half ended.
In the second half 10 minutes, the game takes place with dizzying
speed. Chelsea bombarded but also
willing Southampton lightning counterattack.
Since the 70 minutes back, "The Blues" new complete
control of the game. Many of
dangerous braking phase is the home players created but all were rejected by
the ecstasy of the goalkeeper Forster.
Split point, Chelsea still widening gap in the standings
with Man City Premier
League up to 6 points by
"The Citizens' surprise defeat Burnley yesterday.
Final: Chelsea 1-1 Southampton
Goal: Costa 11 '- Tadic 19' (penalty)
Lineup:
Chelsea: John Terry 13 Thibaut Courtois 26 24 Gary Cahill Branislav Ivanovic
28 Cesar Azpilicueta 2 8 21 Nemanja Matic Oscar Cesc Fabregas 4 Willian 19 22
10 Eden Hazard Diego Costa
Southampton: 23 Fraser Forster Jose Fonte 6 17 21 Ryan Bertrand Nathaniel Clyne
Toby Alderweireld 2 8 10 Sadio Mane Steven Davis Morgan Schneiderlin 4 Dusan
Tadic 12 Victor Wanyama 11 7 Shane Long
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