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Totttenham is the first classified to the quarterfinals of the League Cup of England. Those directed by José Mourinho beat Chelsea 5-4 on kicks from the penalty spot, after drawing 1-1 in regulation time. Timo Werner and Erik Lamela scored the Spurs’ on-field engagement goals.
Central defender Davinson Sánchez remained on the substitute bench. Japhet Tanganga, Toby Alderweireld and Eric Dier occupied the defensive line. José Mourinho gave rest to several players, including the Colombian, due to the tight schedule that the next few days will have. This Thursday they will have a new commitment in search of a place in the group stage of the Europa League.
Chelsea, owner of the first half
The first half was for those directed by Frank Lampard. From the first minute, the blues went in search of the marker, dominated the possession of the ball and when they did not have it, they pressed high seeking to force the error of their rivals. Chelsea bet on the game on the wings, where he managed to inconvenience Tottenham who rarely came close to the rival goal.
Timo Werner at minute 19 opened the scoring in London. César Azpilicueta received a ball from the right wing and after avoiding an opponent, sent a creeping cross that the German striker received on the edge of the area. The scorer settled down and took a strong shot with his right hand that Hugo Lloris failed to save. This is the first official entry of the reinforcement in England.
The visitors kept the same game idea and calmly controlled their rivals. The only arrival of the Spurs was for the Argentine Erik Lamela. At 34 ‘, Coco shot from inside the area but goalkeeper Edouard Mendy stopped the ball with his foot.
Tottenham went out in search of the tie
For the second half things changed significantly. Tottenham came out with the aim of tying the series. Those led by José Mourinho tried to do damage on the right wing with Serge Aurier as their main figure. Although as the minutes passed, they lost momentum and Chelsea little by little controlled the rival attacks
The Spurs had several goal options, but the lack of definition and the Chelsea goalkeeper, prevented them from achieving equality. First Steven Bergwijn tried with a shot that went high, a minute later Sergio Reguilón with a shot that Edouard Mendy saved.
With six minutes remaining until the end of the engagement, the equalizer goal arrived. Sergio Reguilón crossed a ball from the left, which Erik Lamela received at the far post and although the ball came uncomfortable, he finished off with a left in the small area to leave the Senegalese goalkeeper unable to react.
Tottenham, winner on penalties
The one classified to the quarterfinals was defined in the kicks from the penalty spot. Tottenham was successful in all their charges with Eric Dier, Erik Lamela, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Lucas Moura and Harry Kane, who always deceived Edouard Mendy. Mason Mount missed Chelsea’s last charge with a deflected shot. Tammy Abraham, César Azpilicueta, Jorginho and Emerson Palmieri converted for the visitors.
Future of Tottenham and Chelsea
The Londoners will meet their rival in the quarterfinals on October 1, when the draw with the eight qualified teams takes place. The matches are scheduled for the month of December.
Tottenham will return to competition this Thursday, October 1 when against Maccabi Haifa FC at home for the Europa League playoffs, where if they win they will get a place in the group stage. Chelsea, meanwhile, will officiate at Crystal Palace on the fourth round of the Premier League. On that day, Spurs will visit Manchester United.
