leader of English Championship, O Chelsea beat Brentford 1-0, this Saturday, away from home. With the added points far from their domain, the Blues follow at the end of the table, with 19 points added.
The team led by Thomas Tuchel suffered strong pressure from the home team for most of the 90 minutes, but showed defensive solidity and didn’t have their goal leaked. With 15 finishes in Chelsea’s goal, Brentford could not have precision in the shots and, when they managed to reach the goal, the goalkeeper Mendy made good saves.
The goal that decreed the victory of the visitors came in the first half, on 45 minutes. After lifting the ball in the area, Lukaku landed Ben Chilwell to finish and left-back landed a good shot from the angle, first, and gave no chance to goalkeeper Raya.
In stoppage time, Brentfod had a chance to tie the game, but Mendy made a great save and ensured Chelsea’s victory. Left-back Canos managed to hit a bicycle inside the penalty area, but the Senegalese goalkeeper, with great speed, prevented Abelhas’ goal.
You Blues return to the field next Wednesday, in commitment for the Champions League. The team will face Malmo, away from home, at 4 pm (GMT), for the third round of the group stage.
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