Chelsea booked a spot in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup thanks to a 2-0 win away at the Premier League’s new boys Brentford on Wednesday night.
MATCH PROCEEDINGS
The home side forced an early save from Chelsea’s man between the sticks Kepa who had to push away a close-range header at point-blank range by Wissa.
Thomas Tuchel’s men failed to encourage in their showings in the final third early on with the youngster drafted in the attacking lineup unable to make an impact.
Changes rang in for the Blues at the interval with Tuchel introducing Christian Pulisic and Jorginho with the hope of proving a much-needed spark out there for his side.
Ross Barkley had an effort go in vain after the England international made the most of a Marcos Alonso delivery and substitute Reece James looked to break the deadlock but to no avail.
The breakthrough finally arrived for the visitors with the build-up play orchestrated by and Reece James whose cross into the box was bundled into his own net by Jansson to give Chelsea the lead.
Pulisic was found by Mason Mount with a well-timed pass but the American was brought down as Andre Marriner pointed to the spot and the resulting penalty was dispatched with comfort by Jorginho.
