FC Salzburg – Chelsea FC. They failed to save their goals, but the Londoners got the job done at Red Bull Arena, against FC Salzburg. Final score of this Salzburg – Chelsea: 1 goals to 2. Here are the key moments of the meeting.
20:38 – The Salzburg – Chelsea match is over (1-2)
Chelsea FC’s lead (1-2) is quite logical given the figures offered after this duel. The Londoners indeed had a slight advantage in terms of ball possession (42%-58%) but also and above all proved to be more dangerous by framing more shots (9 shots against 6 for FC Salzburg).
20:38 – Free kick for Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC win a free kick in the opposing camp which could allow them to develop a new offensive and double their lead in this 2nd period. An opportunity all the more interesting as we are in the 90th minute of this match.
20:36 – Failed attempt for FC Salzburg
FC Salzburg’s attempt narrowly fails as we reach the 90th minute of the match.
20:36 – Shot on target for Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC believe they have found the opening but this shot which nevertheless took the path of the frame does not end up in the back.
20:33 – Yellow card for Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea FC)
Kepa Arrizabalaga, the Chelsea FC player, receives a warning in the 90th minute, in this 2nd period.
20:33 – The referee whistles a free kick for Chelsea FC
It is obviously FC Salzburg, in possession deficit, which commits the most faults at this stage with 20 free kicks conceded against 12 since the start of the meeting. And to make matters worse, a new free kick has just been awarded to the Londoners by the referee.
20:33 – The referee whistles a free kick against Chelsea FC
The referee has just signaled a 12th free kick for FC Salzburg. The Salzburgers are nevertheless led in terms of set pieces as on the scoreboard, the Londoners having a total of 20 free kicks since kick-off. The score is still 1-2 in this game
20:32 – Missed opportunity for Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC’s attempt narrowly fails as we reach the 90th minute of the game.
20:32 – Shot on target for FC Salzburg
Interesting opportunity for FC Salzburg: the attempt is on target but the opposing goalkeeper is vigilant and can get away.
20:31 – Corner for FC Salzburg
Sandro Scharer signals a corner kick for FC Salzburg. Led by the score (1-2) in this 2nd period, the Salzburgers will try to create danger in front of Chelsea FC’s goal by bringing size into the penalty area.
20:31 – Corner for FC Salzburg
Sandro Scharer whistles a corner kick in favor of FC Salzburg. Led by the score (1-2) in this 2nd period, the Salzburgers will try to put pressure on Chelsea FC by bringing size into the penalty area.
20:30 – Change for Chelsea FC
Raheem Sterling is replaced by Mason Mount in the 89th minute of play in this match.
20:29 – Change for Chelsea FC
Conor Gallagher gave way to Hakim Ziyech in the 88th minute of play in this match.
20:29 – Corner in favor of FC Salzburg
This is probably an opportunity for FC Salzburg to reverse the trend in this match, with this corner, their 7th today, which will be taken in a few moments. The reminder of the score: 2-1 in favor of Chelsea FC.
20:28 – Missed opportunity for Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC’s attempt is narrowly missed as we reach the 87th minute of the game.
20:28 – Shot on target for FC Salzburg
FC Salzburg thinks of finding the opening but this strike which however took the way of the frame does not find the nets.
20:28 – Yellow card for Conor Gallagher (Chelsea FC)
Referee Sandro Scharer shows Chelsea FC player Conor Gallagher a yellow card.
20:28 – Sandro Scharer whistles a free kick for FC Salzburg
FC Salzburg benefits from a free kick in this 2nd period, which will be taken in a few seconds. Despite being behind, the Salzburgers seem to be on the defensive and committing more faults at the moment, having conceded 19 free kicks against 11 free kicks in their favor as we play the 87th minute of play at Red Bull Arena.
20:27 – Sandro Scharer whistles a free kick against Chelsea FC
FC Salzburg get a free kick in this 2nd half, which will be taken in a few seconds. Despite being behind on the scoreboard, the Salzburgers seem to be on the defensive and committing more fouls at this stage, having conceded 19 free kicks against 10 free kicks in their favor as we play the 85th minute of play at Red Bull Arena.
20:25 – Injury to Thiago Silva
Thiago Silva (Chelsea FC) was injured as we play the 83rd minute of this game
20:24 – Free kick for Chelsea FC
Sandro Scharer takes a very valuable free-kick in the final moments of the game for Chelsea FC. He will be shot, in the opposing camp, in a few moments. The Salzburgers will have to remain vigilant so as not to sink to the wire.
20:23 – Change for FC Salzburg
Sandro Scharer gives his agreement for a change: Chukwubuike Adamu makes his exit and Dijon Kameri makes his appearance for FC Salzburg.
20:21 – Sandro Scharer whistles a free kick against FC Salzburg
It is obviously FC Salzburg, in possession deficit, which commits the most faults for the moment with 18 free kicks against 9 since the start of the meeting. And to make matters worse, a new free kick has just been awarded to the Londoners by Sandro Scharer.