Wolves Helpless at Chelsea Headquarters

DBasia.news – Chelsea locked position in the top four after a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (7/26) night. Chelsea’s two winning goals were scored by Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud.

Chelsea really need a victory to secure their place in the last four. It made them appear aggressive since the beginning of the match.

But Wolverhampton who appeared without burden were able to provide fierce resistance. This could make Chelsea difficult.

Both teams had almost no chances until the game ran for half an hour because of the tight battle in midfield. Chelsea and Wolverhampton defenders also appeared very disciplined.

Chelsea finally got a golden opportunity to break the deadlock in the 39th minute when Mason Mount’s cross met Olivier Giroud’s head. But the French striker’s header was still rising over the crossbar.

Not long after that, it was Wolverhampton’s turn to get a golden opportunity. Jonny speculation kick from the left side towards the Chelsea goal, but still able to be anticipated by Wilfredo Caballero.

The home team could finally break the deadlock in the first half injury time. Mount broke into Wolverhampton’s goal with a beautiful direct free kick.

Three minutes later it was Giroud’s turn to register his name on the scoreboard. He broke into Wolverhampton goalkeeper through an individual action combined with the struggle to continue the bait Mount.

At the beginning of the second half Wolverhampton tried to catch up. The entry of Adama Traore added to the power of Nuno Espirito Santo’s team.

The away team got a golden opportunity in the 58th minute. But Diogo Jota’s shot was still able to be secured by Caballero.

Chelsea who only need to maintain this advantage try to slow down the tempo of the game towards the rest of the game. Frank Lampard’s team was no longer passionate about attacking.

Until the match was over, no additional goals were created. Chelsea won 2-0 and are entitled to appear in the Champions League next season.

Line up

Chelsea (3-4-3): Wilfredo Caballero; Cesar Azpilicueta, Antonio Rudiger, Kurt Zouma; Reece James, Jorginho (Ross Barkley 88′), Mateo Kovacic (Ruben Loftus-Cheek 85′), Marcos Alonso; Mason Mount (Pedro Rodriguez 85′), Olivier Giroud (Tammy Abraham 78′), Christian Pulisic (Callum Hudson-Odoi 78′).

Manager: Frank Lampard

Wolverhampton (3-4-3): Rui Patricio; Willy Boly, Conor Coady, Romain Saiss; Matt Doherty (Daniel Podence 59′), Leander Dendoncker, Ruben Neves (Joao Moutinho 59′), Jonny (Ruben Vinagre 59′); Pedro Neto (Adama Traore 46′), Raul Jimenez, Diogo Jota (Bruno Jordao 84′).

Manager: Nuno Espirito Santo.