Chelsea secures narrow victory over Brighton

In an action-packed encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea managed to secure a narrow 3-2 win against Brighton and Hove Albion, a game that was not short of drama and excitement. The victory places Chelsea in 10th position in the Premier League standings.

First Half: Chelsea Takes Control

Chelsea started the game on a high note, with Enzo Fernandez opening the scoring in the 17th minute, courtesy of an assist from Badiashile. The home side doubled their lead four minutes later when Levi Colwill found the back of the net, assisted by Nicolas Jackson.

Brighton, however, showed their fighting spirit. In the 43rd minute, Facundo Buonanotte scored, assisted by Adam Lallana, narrowing the gap to 2-1. The first half saw further action with Conor Gallagher of Chelsea receiving 2 yellow cards.

Second Half: A Flurry of Cards and Goals

The second half continued with the same intensity. Badiashile of Chelsea was booked early on. Brighton made a series of substitutions in the 57th minute, bringing on Kaoru Mitoma, James Milner, Joao Pedro, and Pascal Gross.

The match saw a flurry of yellow cards, with Igor of Brighton and Fernandez of Chelsea being penalized for fouls, and Gross and Milner of Brighton booked for unsporting behavior and a foul, respectively.

Chelsea Extends Lead, Brighton Fights Back

In the 65th minute, Fernandez converted a penalty, extending Chelsea's lead to 3-1. Chelsea made a couple of substitutions, bringing on Cole Palmer and Ian Maatsen. Brighton responded with a substitution of their own, introducing Baker-Boaitey.

As the match approached its conclusion, former Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was booked for time-wasting. In a dramatic turn of events, Joao Pedro scored for Brighton in the 92nd minute, assisted by Milner, bringing the score to 3-2.

Conclusion

The match finally ended after 14 minutes of added time, with Chelsea emerging victorious. This win is crucial for Chelsea as they look to maintain their momentum in the league. For Brighton, it was a valiant effort, showcasing their resilience and fighting spirit. Chelsea will take away both positives and areas for improvement from this thrilling encounter.