Hato Horror Show: Chelsea Bleed as Qarabag Snatch 2-2 Draw for Champions League!

Chelsea were pegged back to a 2-2 draw by Qarabag FK for Champions League on Wednesday, piling pressure on Enzo Maresca.

The Blues first goal come from winger Estevao wey cut inside for box after 16 minutes, finishing low for near post. But Qarabag respond quick with Leandro Andrade goal after rebound bounce off post from Jorrel Hato mistake near him own box.

Half-time lead go to Qarabag after Marko Jankovic penalty, handball by Hato. Chelsea equalise soon after second half through Alejandro Garnacho, wey dribble and strike low from left.

Draw leave Qarabag 12th with 7 points, Chelsea 10th with same points.

TPB Verdict

Maresca go dey worried as Chelsea don keep clean sheet only once in last 5 games, conceding 8 times. Hato night na sign of bigger defensive problem. Qarabag fit feel confident for next matches, including against Liverpool.

Match Highlights

• 16th min: Estevao goal – Joao Pedro pass to Andrey Santos, who serve Estevao, he cut inside finish low near post. Brilliant!
• 29th min: Leandro Andrade goal – Hato lose ball near box, rebound hit post, Andrade finish left. Hato mistake!
• 39th min: Marko Jankovic goal – Hato handball block cross, penalty, Jankovic scores low left. Nightmare for Hato!
• 53rd min: Alejandro Garnacho goal – drives left flank, effort fall back, he finish low right. Chelsea back on level.

Man of the Match – Kevin Medina

Medina solid for Qarabag, win 7 of 8 duels, earn 5 fouls, joint most recoveries (7).

Match Stats

• Possession: Qarabag 39% – 61% Chelsea
• Shots: Qarabag 9 – 16 Chelsea
• Shots on Target: Qarabag 3 – 4 Chelsea
• Corners: Qarabag 2 – 8 Chelsea
• Fouls: Qarabag 9 – 19 Chelsea

Next Fixtures

Qarabag go play FK Neftchi Sunday, then Sumqayit after international break on Nov 21. Chelsea final game before break na vs Wolverhampton, then after break face Burnley Nov 22 for Turf Moor.