(Chelsea vs Sunderland result) - Chelsea fell at Stamford Bridge after Sunderland overturned the score to win 2-1. Despite Garnacho’s early opener, Talbi’s goal in injury time left Maresca’s squad disappointed.
Chelsea continued their inconsistent form by allowing Sunderland to come back and win 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. Despite controlling almost the entire match, they collapsed in stoppage time. Chemsdine Talbi’s late goal in the 90+3 minute dashed Enzo Maresca’s hopes, while Sunderland earned three valuable points through a resilient and determined performance.
The home team started enthusiastically and took the lead just 4 minutes into the game. From a smooth right-wing combination, Pedro Neto cleverly passed to Alejandro Garnacho who broke free and fired a precise low shot past goalkeeper Robin Roefs, putting Chelsea ahead 1-0. This early goal allowed “The Blues” to dominate the match and create numerous dangerous attacks.
Chelsea took an early lead. Photo: Club
However, riding high on momentum, Chelsea conceded an equalizer. In the 22nd minute, Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor quickly tapped in from close range after a chaotic scramble in front of Robert Sanchez’s goal, leveling the score. This goal boosted Sunderland’s morale, enabling them to withstand intense pressure from the hosts for the remainder of the first half.
In the second half, coach Enzo Maresca introduced young players like Estêvão, Tyrique George, and Jamie Gittens hoping to refresh the attack. Chelsea kept pressing forward but faced a solid Sunderland defense and outstanding saves from goalkeeper Robin Roefs. Tyrique George had a golden chance in the 85th minute with a close-range header, but Roefs made a miraculous save to deny him.
Just when it seemed the match would end in a 1-1 draw, a turning point came in the 90+3 minute. Substitute Chemsdine Talbi stunned the Stamford Bridge crowd by receiving the ball at the edge of the box and unleashing an unstoppable one-touch shot that hit the bottom right corner, sealing a dramatic 2-1 victory for Sunderland.
Chelsea suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the final moments. Photo: The Sun
The late concession highlighted Chelsea’s ongoing issues this season: lack of focus and poor finishing. Despite dominating possession and creating many chances, Maresca’s players lacked composure when it mattered most.
This defeat is a heavy blow to Chelsea’s ambition to break into the top tier, while Sunderland continues their impressive form under coach Le Bris, proving they are no longer Premier League underdogs.
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