Badiashile's Blunder
It was a night to forget for Benoit Badiashile as his mistake gifted Newcastle the lead in Chelsea's Carabao Cup clash. The French defender lost the ball under his feet, allowing Callum Wilson to score.
Silva's Assurance
In contrast, Thiago Silva once again put in an assured display for Chelsea. The experienced defender showed his tackling expertise and prevented several potential counter-attacks from the visitors.
Other Performances
Other standout performances included Conor Gallagher, who showed his captaincy credentials and struck the bar early on. Raheem Sterling also threatened throughout the match, while Axel Disasi handled Newcastle's attacking threats well.
Substitutes Make an Impact
Several substitutes made their mark on the game, with Armando Broja, Malo Gusto, and Christopher Nkunku all providing attacking threats. Mykhailo Mudryk's stoppage-time equalizer sent the match to penalties.
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Player Ratings
Here's how SunSport rated the Chelsea players:
- Djordje Petrovic: 6
- Axel Disasi: 6
- Thiago Silva: 7
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- Benoit Badiashile: 4
- Levi Colwill: 6
- Conor Gallagher: 7
- Moises Caicedo: 5
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- Cole Palmer: 6
- Enzo Fernandez: 5
- Raheem Sterling: 6
- Nicolas Jackson: 5
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Substitutes:
- Armando Broja: 6
- Malo Gusto: 6
- Christopher Nkunku: 6
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- Mykhailo Mudryk: 6
- Ian Maatsen: 6
Overall, it was a mixed performance from Chelsea, with some players shining and others struggling. The team showed resilience to level the score late on and eventually win the match on penalties.
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