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Chelsea 3-2 Leeds FA Cup report

Chelsea took on Leeds united at Stanford Bridge this evening for the first time in the fa cup since 1970

Getty Images LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Daniel James of Leeds United runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Ben Chilwell of Chelsea during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on February 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Leeds United battle hard against Chelsea but to late to go on the edge of stoppage time from Gallagher field the win the Chelsea sent them into the quarterfinals against Leicester.

Chelsea kicked off the game at Stamford it was started very even we barely any chances in the fourth minute. In the eighth minute I terrible pass that founded the youngster Joseph who went through on goal and made it 1-0 Leeds. A chance for Chelsea that was brought into the box, but just went over the head of Firpo. A ball to Jackson on the edge of the area and managed to slot it home into the bottom corner 1-1. 19 minutes, Leeds got a free kick. He was brought into the box by Anthony, I was cleared away. It was a very end to end game with a few chances for Chelsea and Leeds defending well and make good runs upfield. A shot from Mudryk was saved by the foot of Meslier. A decent shot by Chelsea that hit the post and went out of play a great ball into the box and slotted home by Mudryk 2-1 and Leeds United have played well in the last five minutes with three minutes added on at the end of the first half

Leeds kicked off the second half and had a chance earlier on that was whipped into the box of comfortably saved by the keeper. Leeds United have come out strong in the second half. A great cross into the box from Anthony and headed in by Joseph at the post. Chelsea have made three substitutions Colwill, Chilwell, Gallagher and Palmer.  a shout for a Chelsea penalty but nothing was given. Somerville and Gonto coming on for Leeds. Both teams  made strong substitutions. It’s been a pretty even game up to the 90th minute when Gallagher ran in on go and put it past the keeper 3-2 Chelsea in four minutes with added on nothing else came. It ended 3-2 Chelsea, a great evening from both sides, Chelsea progress to take in Leicester in the quarter-finals, one step away from Wembley.

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