Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur, 2019-20 English Premier League
· English Premier LeaguePremier League admit VAR mistake over Lo Celso red card as Chelsea beat Tottenham
Goals from Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso either side of half time earned Chelsea a crucial 2-1 victory over top-four rivals Tottenham.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Foul by Mason Mount (Chelsea).
- 4': Tanguy Ndombele (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
- 5': Lucas Moura (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 5': Foul by Ross Barkley (Chelsea).
- 5': Tanguy Ndombele (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 8': Foul by Steven Bergwijn (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 8': Jorginho (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by César Azpilicueta.
- 10': Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Ross Barkley.
- 10': Attempt saved. Lucas Moura (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Steven Bergwijn.
- 12': Attempt saved. Mason Mount (Chelsea) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marcos Alonso with a through ball.
- 12': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Hugo Lloris.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Olivier Giroud (Chelsea) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Reece James with a cross.
- 12': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Ben Davies.
- 14': Attempt missed. Ross Barkley (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jorginho.
- 15': Attempt saved. Olivier Giroud (Chelsea) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jorginho with a through ball.
- 15': Ross Barkley (Chelsea) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box.
- 15': Goal! Chelsea 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0. Olivier Giroud (Chelsea) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 16': VAR Decision: Goal Chelsea - Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Olivier Giroud).
- 18': Foul by Olivier Giroud (Chelsea).
- 18': Tanguy Ndombele (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 19': Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Foul by Reece James (Chelsea).
- 23': Foul by Harry Winks (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 23': Jorginho (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 23': Harry Winks (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 23': Attempt missed. Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high following a set piece situation.
- 25': Foul by Ross Barkley (Chelsea).
- 25': Tanguy Ndombele (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Davinson Sánchez (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 26': Ross Barkley (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Japhet Tanganga (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 27': Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 28': Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea).
- 28': Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 30': Foul by Tanguy Ndombele (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 30': Mason Mount (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Attempt missed. Olivier Giroud (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Reece James.
- 32': Foul by Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 32': Reece James (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Mason Mount (Chelsea).
- 33': Harry Winks (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Attempt blocked. Lucas Moura (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Bergwijn.
- 34': Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by César Azpilicueta.
- 35': Attempt saved. Davinson Sánchez (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Giovani Lo Celso with a cross.
- 35': Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Willy Caballero.
- 40': Attempt missed. Ross Barkley (Chelsea) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mateo Kovacic.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Chelsea 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Chelsea 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
- 46': Andreas Christensen (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Foul by Steven Bergwijn (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 47': Attempt missed. Reece James (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 48': Goal! Chelsea 2, Tottenham Hotspur 0. Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ross Barkley.
- 50': Attempt saved. Ross Barkley (Chelsea) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Marcos Alonso.
- 50': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Hugo Lloris.
- 51': César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 51': Foul by Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 52': VAR Decision: No card change Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 56': Foul by Antonio Rüdiger (Chelsea).
- 56': Lucas Moura (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Marcos Alonso (Chelsea).
- 62': Japhet Tanganga (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 63': Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Erik Lamela replaces Tanguy Ndombele.
- 63': Foul by Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 63': Mason Mount (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 65': Foul by Andreas Christensen (Chelsea).
- 65': Lucas Moura (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 65': Andreas Christensen (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 66': Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Marcos Alonso.
- 66': Attempt saved. Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Harry Winks with a cross.
- 67': Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
- 67': Lucas Moura (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Substitution, Chelsea. Tammy Abraham replaces Olivier Giroud.
- 72': Foul by Japhet Tanganga (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 72': Jorginho (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Attempt blocked. Reece James (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ross Barkley.
- 77': Substitution, Chelsea. Willian replaces Ross Barkley.
- 78': Hand ball by Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 78': Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Dele Alli replaces Steven Bergwijn.
- 78': Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Serge Aurier replaces Toby Alderweireld.
- 79': Foul by Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 79': Jorginho (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 79': Attempt saved. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 81': Foul by Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 81': Mason Mount (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 81': Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card.
- 82': Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
- 82': Attempt missed. Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 83': Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
- 83': Lucas Moura (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Own Goal by Antonio Rüdiger, Chelsea. Chelsea 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1.
- 90': Attempt saved. Willian (Chelsea) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Antonio Rüdiger.
- 90'+1': Foul by Davinson Sánchez (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 90'+1': Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+2': Offside, Chelsea. Antonio Rüdiger tries a through ball, but Willian is caught offside.
- 90'+4': Foul by Marcos Alonso (Chelsea).
- 90'+4': Serge Aurier (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Chelsea 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1.
- 0': Match ends, Chelsea 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1.
Statistics
 TOT |
CHE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 5 | Saves | 3 |
| 50.9 | Possession | 49.1 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 471 | Accurate Passes | 455 |
| 572 | Passes | 551 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 14 | Crosses | 11 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 54 | Long Balls | 62 |
| 23 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 15 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 24 | Tackles | 26 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 15 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 15 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue:
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Attendance: 40,608
Venue:
Location: ,
Attendance: 40,608
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Chelsea (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Wilfredo Caballero (GK) |
| 4 | Andreas Christensen  |
| 2 | Antonio Rüdiger |
| 28 | César Azpilicueta |
| 17 | Mateo Kovacic |
| 5 | Jorginho |
| 3 | Marcos Alonso |
| 24 | Reece James |
| 18 | Olivier Giroud |
| 8 | Ross Barkley |
| 19 | Mason Mount |
Tottenham Hotspur (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Lloris (GK) |
| 4 | Toby Alderweireld |
| 5 | Jan Vertonghen |
| 6 | Davinson Sánchez |
| 33 | Ben Davies |
| 39 | Japhet Tanganga |
| 8 | Harry Winks |
| 28 | Tanguy Ndombele |
| 27 | Lucas Moura |
| 18 | Giovani Lo Celso |
| 23 | Steven Bergwijn |
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