Chelsea snatch late dramatic win to make FA Cup semis

Chelsea narrowly edged past Leicester City with a stunning display in stoppage time, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men, faced a tense second half as Leicester threatened to upset the balance but they prevailed with a 4-2 win.

Substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke emerged as the heroes for Chelsea, netting crucial goals in the dying moments of the match.

The drama unfolded after Axel Disasi’s unfortunate own goal from long range breathed new life into the encounter, leveling the scoreline at 2-2.

Despite a valiant effort from Leicester, their hopes were dashed when defender Callum Doyle received a red card with just 17 minutes remaining. Chelsea capitalised on the numerical advantage, relentlessly pressuring the Leicester defense.

Chukwuemeka capitalised on a well-executed play involving Cole Palmer, scoring in the score in the 92nd minute. Madueke sealed the deal with a sensational long-range strike, securing Chelsea’s path to the semi-finals and keeping their FA Cup aspirations alive.

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For Chelsea, the victory marks a potential turning point in what has been a challenging season, offering hope of clinching the FA Cup title for the first time since 2018.

Meanwhile, Leicester’s focus shifts back to the Championship as they strive to maintain their lead and secure promotion to the Premier League.

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