Chelsea Continues to Struggle with a Draw Against Bournemouth
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Chelsea Continues to Struggle with a Draw Against Bournemouth – September 17, 2023
In a rainy showdown on Sunday evening, Chelsea continued their inconsistent performance as they settled for a 0-0 draw against Bournemouth in the fifth round of the English Premier League.
Chelsea’s Stagnation
Chelsea’s struggles persist as they fail to secure a victory, leaving them with 5 points in the fourteenth position. Bournemouth, on the other hand, saw their points increase to 3, positioning them in sixteenth place.
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Early Attempts
The match kicked off with Chelsea on the offensive. Enzo Fernandez initiated the action with a low shot from a distance, easily captured by goalkeeper Neto in the second minute. Just a minute later, Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Modric dribbled past his marker on the left side, passing the ball to Connor Gallagher, who saw his shot deflected into a fruitless corner.
In the 13th minute, striker Nicolas Jackson combined with Modric, firing a low shot from outside the penalty area that hit the post.
Bournemouth’s Threats
Bournemouth threatened Chelsea’s goal for the first time in the 18th minute when Ryan Christie sent a free-kick towards Djanjo Awatara, who faced goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Sanchez, however, successfully blocked his dangerous attempt.
Chelsea Dominance Continues
Chelsea maintained dominance throughout the first half but failed to create clear-cut chances as Bournemouth tightened their defense, resulting in a goalless first half.
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Second Half Drama
Five minutes into the second half, Sterling took a direct free-kick that hit the crossbar and rebounded to Lev Kolovoyl, who slotted it into the net from close range. However, the referee’s flag denied Chelsea the goal, citing an offside.