UEFA Champions League

Valencia vs Chelsea, 2019-20 UEFA Champions League, Group Stage

· UEFA Champions League
  • 40': Carlos Soler
  • 82': Daniel Wass
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2 - 2
  • 41': Mateo Kovacic
  • 50': Christian Pulisic

Chelsea denied Champions League knockout spot by late Valencia goal

Chelsea will have to wait to book their place in the Champions League round of 16 after a late goal earned Valencia a 2-2 draw.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 1': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Ezequiel Garay.
  • 2': Attempt missed. Willian (Chelsea) header from the left side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Reece James with a cross.
  • 3': Foul by Jaume Costa (Valencia).
  • 3': Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 4': Daniel Wass (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 4': Foul by Willian (Chelsea).
  • 5': Daniel Wass (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 5': Foul by Willian (Chelsea).
  • 6': Ferrán Torres (Valencia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 6': Foul by Jorginho (Chelsea).
  • 7': Jorginho (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 7': Corner, Valencia. Conceded by Kurt Zouma.
  • 9': Foul by Kurt Zouma (Chelsea).
  • 9': Maxi Gómez (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 11': Andreas Christensen (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 11': Foul by Maxi Gómez (Valencia).
  • 12': Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 12': Foul by Jaume Costa (Valencia).
  • 13': Offside, Valencia. Jasper Cillessen tries a through ball, but Ferrán Torres is caught offside.
  • 14': Attempt missed. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Reece James with a cross.
  • 15': Foul by Andreas Christensen (Chelsea).
  • 15': Maxi Gómez (Valencia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 17': Ferrán Torres (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 17': Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
  • 18': Foul by N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea).
  • 18': José Gayá (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 20': Daniel Parejo (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 20': Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea).
  • 23': Attempt saved. Carlos Soler (Valencia) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jaume Costa.
  • 24': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by José Gayá.
  • 25': Foul by Kurt Zouma (Chelsea).
  • 25': Gabriel Paulista (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 28': Carlos Soler (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 28': Foul by Tammy Abraham (Chelsea).
  • 30': Attempt saved. Maxi Gómez (Valencia) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daniel Parejo.
  • 30': Corner, Valencia. Conceded by Kepa Arrizabalaga.
  • 32': Foul by Daniel Wass (Valencia).
  • 32': Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 32': Daniel Wass (Valencia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 35': Andreas Christensen (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 35': Foul by Maxi Gómez (Valencia).
  • 37': Attempt missed. N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
  • 38': Attempt saved. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by N'Golo Kanté.
  • 38': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Jasper Cillessen.
  • 39': Attempt missed. Reece James (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Mateo Kovacic.
  • 40': Goal! Valencia 1, Chelsea 0. Carlos Soler (Valencia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rodrigo Moreno with a cross.
  • 41': Goal! Valencia 1, Chelsea 1. Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
  • 42': Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea).
  • 42': Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 44': Daniel Parejo (Valencia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 44': Foul by Tammy Abraham (Chelsea).
  • 44': Attempt saved. Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Christian Pulisic.
  • 44': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Jasper Cillessen.
  • 45': Attempt missed. Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Willian following a corner.
  • 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tammy Abraham.
  • 45'+1': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Gabriel Paulista.
  • 45'+1': Attempt missed. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
  • 45'+4': First Half ends, Valencia 1, Chelsea 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Valencia 1, Chelsea 1.
  • 45': Substitution, Chelsea. Michy Batshuayi replaces Tammy Abraham because of an injury.
  • 46': Foul by José Gayá (Valencia).
  • 46': Willian (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 46': Foul by Kurt Zouma (Chelsea).
  • 46': Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 47': Daniel Parejo (Valencia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 47': Foul by N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea).
  • 48': Foul by Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia).
  • 48': Reece James (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 49': Attempt blocked. Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Willian.
  • 49': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Ezequiel Garay.
  • 50': Goal! Valencia 1, Chelsea 2. Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kurt Zouma following a corner.
  • 53': VAR Decision: Goal Valencia 1-2 Chelsea (Christian Pulisic).
  • 53': Ezequiel Garay (Valencia) is shown the yellow card.
  • 55': Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
  • 55': Jaume Costa (Valencia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 55': César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 56': Attempt missed. Ferrán Torres (Valencia) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Daniel Parejo with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 57': Attempt missed. Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high following a fast break.
  • 60': Foul by N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea).
  • 60': Gabriel Paulista (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 62': Attempt missed. Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by N'Golo Kanté with a cross.
  • 62': Ezequiel Garay (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 62': Foul by Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea).
  • 63': Penalty Valencia. José Gayá draws a foul in the penalty area.
  • 63': Penalty conceded by Jorginho (Chelsea) after a foul in the penalty area.
  • 64': Penalty saved! Daniel Parejo (Valencia) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the top left corner.
  • 65': Corner, Valencia. Conceded by Kepa Arrizabalaga.
  • 66': Attempt missed. Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by José Gayá with a cross.
  • 66': Attempt blocked. Carlos Soler (Valencia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ferrán Torres.
  • 66': Attempt missed. Jaume Costa (Valencia) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
  • 67': Attempt missed. Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Maxi Gómez.
  • 67': Substitution, Valencia. Kevin Gameiro replaces Jaume Costa because of an injury.
  • 68': Offside, Chelsea. Mateo Kovacic tries a through ball, but Michy Batshuayi is caught offside.
  • 70': Corner, Valencia. Conceded by N'Golo Kanté.
  • 70': Corner, Valencia. Conceded by Mateo Kovacic.
  • 72': Substitution, Chelsea. Emerson replaces Jorginho.
  • 73': Foul by N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea).
  • 73': José Gayá (Valencia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 73': N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card.
  • 74': Substitution, Valencia. Francis Coquelin replaces Ferrán Torres.
  • 74': Attempt missed. Kevin Gameiro (Valencia) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Daniel Parejo with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 75': Corner, Valencia. Conceded by Andreas Christensen.
  • 77': Attempt missed. Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
  • 77': Attempt missed. Kevin Gameiro (Valencia) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by José Gayá.
  • 78': Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card.
  • 78': Substitution, Valencia. Lee Kang-In replaces Carlos Soler.
  • 80': Substitution, Chelsea. Mason Mount replaces Willian.
  • 80': Attempt blocked. Daniel Parejo (Valencia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kevin Gameiro.
  • 81': Ezequiel Garay (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 81': Foul by Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea).
  • 82': Goal! Valencia 2, Chelsea 2. Daniel Wass (Valencia) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right to the top left corner. Assisted by Daniel Parejo.
  • 83': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Gabriel Paulista.
  • 83': Attempt blocked. Kurt Zouma (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mason Mount with a cross.
  • 84': Foul by Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea).
  • 84': Gabriel Paulista (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 84': Offside, Valencia. Daniel Parejo tries a through ball, but José Gayá is caught offside.
  • 86': Attempt missed. Kevin Gameiro (Valencia) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rodrigo Moreno.
  • 87': Foul by Gabriel Paulista (Valencia).
  • 87': Mason Mount (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 87': Gabriel Paulista (Valencia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 88': Foul by Lee Kang-In (Valencia).
  • 88': Mason Mount (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 89': Emerson (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 89': Foul by Daniel Wass (Valencia).
  • 90': Attempt saved. Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by César Azpilicueta.
  • 90'+3': Foul by José Gayá (Valencia).
  • 90'+3': Reece James (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+4': Attempt saved. José Gayá (Valencia) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Kevin Gameiro.
  • 90'+5': Attempt missed. Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Daniel Parejo following a fast break.
  • 90'+6': Attempt missed. Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by José Gayá with a cross.
  • 90'+7': Foul by Emerson (Chelsea).
  • 90'+7': Lee Kang-In (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+7': Second Half ends, Valencia 2, Chelsea 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Valencia 2, Chelsea 2.

Statistics

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22 Fouls 11
4 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
1 Offsides 2
7 Corner Kicks 6
4 Saves 3
50.1 Possession 49.9
16 SHOTS 18
6 ON GOAL 6
0.4 On Target % 0.3
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 1
375 Accurate Passes 372
446 Passes 448
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
8 Accurate Crosses 9
28 Crosses 24
0.3 Cross % 0.4
43 Long Balls 73
24 Accurate Long Balls 43
0.6 Long Balls % 0.6
2 Blocked Shots 2
5 Effective Tackles 9
13 Tackles 16
0.4 Tackle % 0.6
6 Interceptions 14
12 Effective Clearances 18
12 Clearances 18

Game Information

Competition: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Mestalla
Location: Manises, Spain
Attendance: 43,486

Line-Ups

VAL Valencia (4-4-2)

No. Name
13 Jasper Cillessen (GK)
5 Gabriel Paulista Yellow Card
24 Ezequiel Garay Yellow Card
14 José Gayà
3 Jaume Costa
18 Daniel Wass Yellow Card
10 Dani Parejo
8 Carlos Soler
20 Ferran Torres
22 Maxi Gómez
19 Rodrigo

CHE Chelsea (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK) Yellow Card
15 Kurt Zouma
4 Andreas Christensen
28 César Azpilicueta Yellow Card
24 Reece James
5 Jorginho Yellow Card
17 Mateo Kovacic
7 N'Golo Kanté Yellow Card
9 Tammy Abraham
22 Christian Pulisic
10 Willian

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