The home side began the match with intent, showing more urgency and structure than in previous outings. Their early pressure was rewarded in the 26th minute when João Pedro broke the deadlock. The forward reacted quickest inside the penalty area after a loose ball fell his way, calmly guiding his finish past the Brentford goalkeeper. Although the assistant referee initially raised the flag for offside, a VAR review overturned the decision and confirmed the goal, allowing Chelsea to take a deserved lead.
Brentford attempted to respond by pressing higher up the pitch and exploiting space out wide, but Chelsea’s defensive organisation largely held firm. Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández played key roles in midfield, helping the hosts control possession and limit Brentford’s attacking momentum. Chelsea also showed greater composure when playing out from the back, something that had been lacking in earlier matches.
The second half saw Brentford enjoy brief spells of pressure, forcing goalkeeper Robert Sánchez into a couple of important saves. However, Chelsea remained disciplined and waited patiently for opportunities on the counterattack. Their persistence paid off in the 76th minute when Brentford made a costly mistake at the back. A poor back-pass led to chaos in the penalty area, and the Brentford goalkeeper was judged to have committed a foul, resulting in a penalty for Chelsea.
Cole Palmer stepped up with confidence and converted from the spot, doubling Chelsea’s advantage and effectively sealing the victory. The goal continued Palmer’s impressive record from penalties this season and underlined his growing influence in the team. After taking a two-goal lead, Chelsea managed the closing stages well, slowing the tempo of the game and preventing Brentford from mounting a late comeback.
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