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Chelsea's Thrilling FA Cup Victory: Highlights and Match Details
Chelsea Overcome Leeds United in a Hard-Fought Battle
In a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round encounter, Chelsea emerged victorious over Leeds United on 1 March 2023, with the final score standing at 3-2. Conor Gallagher netted the match-winning goal in the 83rd minute, securing Chelsea's passage to the quarterfinals.
Match Highlights
- Goal Scorers:
- Chelsea: Joseph (8'), Caicedo (15'), Sterling (37')
- Leeds United: Fernández (90')
- Assists: 249K views
The match was full of action from the outset, with Chelsea taking an early lead when Mason Mount found Ben Chilwell, who in turn set up Enzo Fernández for the opening goal in the eighth minute. Just seven minutes later, Marc Cucurella assisted Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's shot, which was parried into the path of Andrés Caicedo for an easy finish.
Leeds United responded well to the setback, with Patrick Bamford testing Kepa Arrizabalaga several times. However, Chelsea extended their lead in the 37th minute when Raheem Sterling converted a penalty after he was fouled by Junior Firpo inside the area.
Leeds United refused to go down without a fight. In the 90th minute, Luis Sinisterra set up Rodrigo Moreno for a goal that gave Leeds United hope. However, Chelsea held on for the victory, with Gallagher's late strike sealing the win.
Chelsea will now face Southampton in the quarterfinals, while Leeds United's FA Cup journey comes to an end.
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