Chelsea are back in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, and they did it the hard way. After a cagey first half, the deadlock finally broke in the 57th minute when Garnacho showed sharp instincts to put the Blues ahead. Cardiff responded late through David Turnbull to briefly raise hopes, but Chelsea hit back almost immediately. Neto …
Chelsea March into Carabao Cup Semi-Finals After 3–1 Cardiff Win
Chelsea are back in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, and they did it the hard way. After a cagey first half, the deadlock finally broke in the 57th minute when Garnacho showed sharp instincts to put the Blues ahead.
Cardiff responded late through David Turnbull to briefly raise hopes, but Chelsea hit back almost immediately. Neto fired home from range to restore the lead, before Garnacho sealed the night in stoppage time with his second goal, earning a clear man-of-the-match nod.
Enzo Maresca rang the changes, making 11 switches and handing starts to youngsters like Acheampong and Buonanotte. The gamble paid off in a gritty contest against the League One leaders. As away fans sang Maresca’s name at full time, Chelsea took another confident step toward a 10th consecutive domestic cup semi-final appearance.
