Frank Lampard

Bournemouth –

Chelsea managed to overthrow Bournemouth 3-1 in the Premier League continued. This win was the first for the Blues since Frank Lampard signed on as interim manager.

Playing at the Vitality Stadium, Saturday (6/5/2023), Chelsea’s three winning goals were scored by Conor Gallagher in the 9th minute, Benoit Badiashile (82′), and Joao Felix in the 86th minute. Meanwhile, the hosts only had time to reply through Matias Vina’s shot in the 21st minute.

Not only is Lampard’s first win since taking over, this is also Chelsea’s first victory in 56 days. They have also confirmed themselves to survive in the Premier League next season.

Chelsea has now moved up to 11th with 42 points. Meanwhile, Bournemouth are in 14th place with 39 points. Mathematically, it is certain that Chelsea’s points will not be surpassed by Southampton, Everton and Leeds United. Considering that there are only three teams for relegation, they are guaranteed to be safe.

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The course of the match

Chelsea left the home crowd speechless in the 9th minute. N’Golo Kante’s cross from the right side was greeted by Conor Gallagher with a header that lodged in the left corner of the goal guarded by Neto.

But that advantage did not last long. Bournemouth managed to equalize in the 21st minute through Matias Vina. The Uruguay defender’s shot from the edge of the penalty box slid into the upper right corner of the Chelsea goal to beat Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Chelsea had the chance to go back ahead in the 31st minute, but Noni Madueke’s close-range shot was not on target. Bournemouth threatened again two minutes later through Ryan Christie’s header, but it went wide on the right side of Kepa’s goal.

Vina tried to add to her goal in this match in the 34th minute, but this time her long-range shot was saved by Kepa. Score 1-1 draw lasted until halftime.

In the second half, Bournemouth tried to appear pressing from the start. Christie had another chance in the 58th minute, but her left-foot shot from inside the penalty area was off target. In the 71st minute, Vina’s shot was pushed over by Kepa.

Chelsea pressed back in the 72nd minute through Raheem Sterling, but Neto managed to thwart this opportunity. The Blues’ efforts to score a second goal only paid off in the 82nd minute.

Benoit Badiashile completed Hakim Ziyech’s free-kick with a close-range shot which Neto had pushed over but still went into the Bournemouth goal. Four minutes later, Chelsea scored again to lock in victory.

Joao Felix, who only entered in the 84th minute, got his name on the scoreboard after completing a neat low pass from Sterling. The 3-1 score for Chelsea lasted until the fight was over.

Player lineup

Bournemouth: Neto, Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Lloyd Kelly, Matias Vina, Joe Rothwell (Lewis Cook 59′), Jefferson Lerma, Dango Ouattara, Philip Billing (Jaidon Anthony 83′), Ryan Christie (Antoine Semenyo 84′), Dominic Solanke (David Brooks 90′).

Chelsea: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ben Chilwell (Cesar Azpilicueta 75′), Benoit Badiashile, Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah, Coor Gallagher, Enzo Fernandez, N’Golo Kante (Ruben Loftus-Cheek 63′), Mykhailo Mudryk (Raheem Sterling 63′). , Kai Havertz (Joao Felix 84′), Noni Madueke (Hakim Ziyech 76′).

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