Chelsea and Crystal Palace lock horns for Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but na goalless draw na im end the Premier League clash. Eberechi Eze nearly steal the show with wicked first-half free kick, but VAR waka enter the matter.
Eze Stunning Free Kick Cancel
Palace fans don dey shout for joy as Eze thunderbolt free kick beat Robert Sanchez for 13th minute. But VAR say “no way!” – because Palace skipper Marc Guehi stand too close to Chelsea wall, less than one metre away.
Ref no get choice than to cancel the goal, as PGMOL yarn say na indirect free kick suppose dey.
Second Half No Produce Anything
Both sides try, but none fit find net again. Chelsea dominate possession and pepper Palace with 19 shots, but only 3 go on target. Palace sef get 12 attempts, but the match na real stalemate. Stamford Bridge fans vex, because the Blues look far from title challenger level wey people dey hype dem reach.
TPB Verdict
Chelsea still get plenty wahala – no world-class keeper, defence and attack still dey questionable.
Palace on the other hand show solid quality again, but their big headache fit be transfer market wahala, as Eze, Guehi, and maybe Adam Wharton dey attract big club interest. If two or three of dem waka, wahala go burst for Selhurst Park.
Man of the Match – Eberechi Eze
Even though dem cancel hin free kick, Eze still be the brightest player for pitch. He pepper Chelsea with 5 shots and 2 dribbles, always carry the fight. Rumour dey hot say Tottenham dey ready to snatch am this summer, and this fit even be hin last game for Palace.
Match Stats
- Possession: Chelsea 71% – 29% Crystal Palace
- Shots: Chelsea 19 – 12 Crystal Palace
- Shots on target: Chelsea 3 – 4 Crystal Palace
- Corners: Chelsea 11 – 2 Crystal Palace
- Fouls: Chelsea 10 – 12 Crystal Palace
What Next?
Chelsea go travel face West Ham for London derby this Friday – blockbusterrrr dey load. Palace meanwhile get European duty, as dem face Fredrikstad FK for Conference League playoff on Thursday, before return home Sunday face Nottingham Forest for Premier League.