Chelsea vs Tottenham still unmarked in the first half



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The first half of Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur in Week 10 of the 2020/2021 Premier League was tight. The score remains 0-0, despite the fact that the two teams are buying and selling attacks.

The Chelsea vs Tottenham match at Stamford Bridge, London, on Sunday (11/29/2020) was preceded by a procession of silence by Diego Maradona. The Argentine soccer legend had just died in Buenos Aires, four days earlier.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Players watch a minute of applause for former footballer Diego Maradona, who recently passed away before the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on November 29, 2020 in London, England.  Sports stadiums across the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, as government social distancing laws prohibit fans within venues, causing games to be played behind closed doors.  (Photo by Matthew Childs -Procession of silence for Diego Maradona ahead of the Chelsea vs Tottenham match. Photo: (Matthew Childs / Getty Images / Pool)

Finished kick off, Chelsea tries to take control of the game. Immediately pressing from the first minute, the host was able to present the first opportunity in the second minute.

Hakim Ziyech launched a speculative shot from outside the penalty area. The ball landed squarely in the arms of Hugo Lloris.

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Tottenham responded in the 9th minute. In cooperation with Harry Kane, Steven Bergwijn’s shot from the left side of the penalty area still flew slightly over the host’s goal.

In the 11th minute, Chelsea scored a goal, thanks to a curling shot from Timo Werner. However, the goal was disallowed because the German player was already in an offside position when he received the offer from Mason Mount.

Chelsea's Timo Werner, left, scores a goal disallowed for offside during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London, England, on Sunday, November 29, 2020 (Justin Tallis / Pool via AP).At the time Werner broke into Tottenham’s goal, but the referee canceled it for offside. Photo: Justin Tallis / AP

Tottenham responded in the 15th minute. Serge Aurier shot hard from outside the penalty area, but Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy can still anticipate the ball.

In the 29th minute, Tottenham get a free kick after Ziyech rapes Sergio Reguilon. Direct free kick taken by Harry Kane, but still misses the target.

Chelsea turns to threaten in the 36th minute. Ben Chilwell receives a wild ball in front of the penalty area, a cross that is taken. However, his blow still did not hit the target.

In the last minute, Chelsea locked up Tottenham’s defense. However, the meeting was the bottom line The Lilywhites do The Blues trouble penetrating it. Until the halftime whistle sounded, the score was 0-0.

Player lineups

Chelsea: Mendy, James, Silva, Zouma, Chilwell, Kovacic, Kante, Mount, Werner, Ziyech, Abraham

Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris, Reguilon, Dier, Rodon, Aurier, Hoejbjerg, Sissoko, Bergwijn, Ndombele, Son, Kane

The Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur match can be seen on Mola TV through this link, subscribing to the Sport and Entertainment package.

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