Chelsea Crush Middlesbrough 6-1 to Book Carabao Cup Final Place
Chelsea produced a dominant performance to thrash Middlesbrough 6-1 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, securing their place in the Carabao Cup final.
The Blues were in control from the outset and took the lead through Kai Havertz in the 19th minute. Reece James doubled the lead shortly after half-time, before Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner and Callum Hudson-Odoi added further goals to put the game beyond doubt. Middlesbrough pulled a consolation goal back through Folarin Balogun in the 84th minute, but it was merely a consolation as Chelsea cruised to victory.
The win means that Chelsea will now face either Liverpool or Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on February 26th.
Chelsea Dominant from the Start
Chelsea were on the front foot from the start and took the lead through Havertz in the 19th minute. The German forward rose highest to meet a Mason Mount corner and planted a header past Middlesbrough goalkeeper Joe Lumley.
James doubled the lead shortly after half-time, finishing off a flowing move with a powerful shot from the edge of the area.
Mount, Ziyech, Werner and Hudson-Odoi Get on the Scoresheet
Mount added a third goal in the 64th minute, finishing off a fine solo run with a shot into the bottom corner. Ziyech then made it 4-0 in the 70th minute, curling a superb effort into the top corner from 25 yards.
Werner added a fifth goal in the 78th minute, tapping home from close range after being set up by Ziyech. Hudson-Odoi then completed the scoring in the 85th minute, slotting home after being played in by Mount.
Balogun Pulls a Goal Back for Middlesbrough
Balogun pulled a goal back for Middlesbrough in the 84th minute, heading home from a corner. However, it was too little too late for the visitors, as Chelsea ran out comfortable winners.
Chelsea Book Their Place in the Carabao Cup Final
The win means that Chelsea will now face either Liverpool or Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on February 26th.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was delighted with his team's performance:
"We are very happy to be in the final," said Tuchel. "We played with a lot of intensity and quality tonight. We were clinical in front of goal and we defended well. We are looking forward to the final."
Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder was disappointed with his team's performance:
"We are disappointed with the result," said Wilder. "We started the game well, but we made too many mistakes. We were punished by a very good Chelsea team."
Overall, it was a dominant performance from Chelsea, who fully deserved their victory. They will now be looking forward to the Carabao Cup final, where they will be hoping to win their first trophy under Tuchel.
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