Enzo Fernandez and Levi Colwill made history by scoring their first Premier League goals in a thrilling match between Chelsea and Brighton. Despite being down to ten men, Chelsea managed to hold off Brighton and secure a crucial victory at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Fernandez Opens the Scoring
The Argentine World Cup winner, Enzo Fernandez, made an immediate impact by scoring the opening goal with a close-range header just 17 minutes into the game. His goal set the tone for a high-intensity match.
Levi Colwill Doubles the Lead
Levi Colwill extended Chelsea's lead to 2-0 just four minutes later. Referee Craig Pawson's watch confirmed that Colwill's header had crossed the line before being cleared by ex-Chelsea player Billy Gilmour.
Brighton Fights Back
Facundo Buonanotte gave Brighton hope with a stunning curling shot just before halftime, reducing the deficit to 2-1. However, Conor Gallagher 's second yellow card before the break put Chelsea in a difficult position.
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Enzo Fernandez's Penalty Seals the Win
A VAR check awarded Chelsea a penalty after James Milner fouled Mykhaylo Mudryk. Enzo Fernandez stepped up and calmly slotted the penalty home, securing his second goal of the match and giving Chelsea a 3-1 lead.
A Nervy Finish
Joao Pedro's glancing header in the 92nd minute made it 3-2 and set up a tense finale at Stamford Bridge. However, VAR overturned a penalty decision against Levi Colwill, determining that the ball had hit him in the face.
Despite the late scare, Mauricio Pochettino's men managed to hold on for a crucial three points.
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Key Takeaways:
Enzo Fernandez and Levi Colwill scored their first Premier League goals in Chelsea's victory against Brighton.
Chelsea took an early lead with Fernandez's close-range header.
Colwill doubled the lead, with goal-line technology confirming his header crossed the line.
Brighton fought back with a stunning goal from Buonanotte.
Conor Gallagher received a red card, leaving Chelsea with ten men.
Fernandez sealed the win with a penalty after a VAR check.
Joao Pedro's late goal made it a nervy finish, but Chelsea held on for the win.