Chelsea beats Bournemouth in a yellow-card filled encounter
Chelsea triumphed over Bournemouth in a Premier League match that unfolded at the Vitality Stadium this Saturday. The game was characterized by a multitude of yellow cards, with a total of 13 distributed between both teams.
Chelsea dominated possession (67%) and managed to score a goal in the 86th minute courtesy of a strike from Christopher Nkunku. Bournemouth, on the other hand, had more goal-scoring opportunities (19 shots, 7 on target), but they couldn’t find the back of the net.
The first half was marked by tension and physical confrontation, with several yellow cards handed out in the opening minutes. Both teams had their chances to score, but none were able to convert.
The second half continued with the same dynamic, with Chelsea exerting greater pressure. Nkunku’s goal arrived in the 86th minute, following a fine assist from Jadon Sancho.
Chelsea takes home all three points and climbs the table, while Bournemouth leaves with empty hands.
Substitutions chelsea: at minute 46 J. Sancho came in and P. Neto went out., at minute 62 T. Adarabioyo came in and A. Disasi went out., at minute 62 Joao Felix came in and N. Madueke went out., at minute 79 C. Nkunku came in and N. Jackson went out.
Substitutions bournemouth: at minute 68 L. Sinisterra came in and Evanilson went out., at minute 68 A. Scott came in and R. Christie went out., at minute 75 P. Billing came in and J. Kluivert went out., at minute 75 J. Araujo came in and A. Smith went out., at minute 83 E. Unal came in and M. Tavernier went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bournemouth
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