0-2! Premier League's 1.02 Billion Euro Giant Suffers Upset by Promoted Team, 1 Point in 3 Rounds After 8 Consecutive Wins, Title Race Compounded
In the early hours of December 31st, Beijing time, the 19th round of the Premier League continued, with newly promoted Ipswich Town hosting Chelsea, whose total value is 1.02 billion euros. In the 10th minute, substitute goalkeeper Jorgensen conceded a penalty, which was successfully converted by Delap.
Fourteen minutes later, Felix scored after receiving a cross from Palmer, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. In the 53rd minute, Diasi made a fatal backpass, and Delap assisted former Chelsea player Hutchinson to score. Ultimately, Chelsea suffered an upset away, losing 0-2 to Ipswich, following an eight-game winning streak across all competitions, they have recently drawn one and lost two in their last three matches.
Chelsea, who suddenly hit the brakes, began to fall behind. Nine days ago, Chelsea was only two points behind Liverpool, but they have now dropped to fourth place in the league table, ten points behind Liverpool.
[Game Highlights]
In the 10th minute, Davis delivered a decisive through ball, but substitute goalkeeper Jorgensen failed to touch the ball and instead brought down Delap, leading the referee to award a penalty without hesitation.
In the 12th minute, former Manchester City player Delap took the penalty, and although Jorgensen guessed correctly, Delap's penalty was too tricky, giving Ipswich the lead.
In the 20th minute, Chelsea was awarded an excellent free-kick in the frontcourt, Palmer's shot hit the post and bounced out, and Nkunku's follow-up shot was saved on the line by the goalkeeper.
In the 23rd minute, Palmer's pass was exquisite, and Felix scored at the far post, but after a lengthy VAR review lasting three minutes, it was determined that Felix was offside, and the goal was disallowed.
In the 53rd minute, Diasi made a fatal backpass, Delap intercepted and provided an assist, and former Chelsea player Hutchinson blasted the ball into the net.
It is worth noting that Hutchinson celebrated with an excited somersault in front of his old club without any restraint. This summer, Delap transferred from Chelsea to Ipswich for a fee of 23.5 million euros.
[Exciting Moments]
In the 14th minute, Kukurelia's clearance was blocked, and Delap quickly took a shot from a tight angle, which was brilliantly saved by Jorgensen.
In the 30th minute, after receiving a pass from Mudueke, Felix's shot deflected off Urfenden and out, and Kukurelia unleashed a powerful shot that went straight out of bounds in frustration.
In the 39th minute, Ipswich launched a counterattack, and Delap took on three defenders before unleashing a powerful shot from a tight angle, which was once again saved by Jorgensen.
In the 50th minute, Diasi sent a pass, and Mudueke used his speed advantage before taking a shot from a tight angle, which was blocked by the goalkeeper at the near post.
[Player Ratings]
[Starting Lineups]
Chelsea starting lineup: 12-Jorgensen, 2-Diasi (78' 27-Gusto), 4-Adarabioyo, 6-Kolweiler, 3-Kukurelia, 25-Kaisido, 8-Enzo Fernandez, 11-Mudueke (78' 7-Neto), 20-Palmer, 14-Felix (54' 15-Jackson), 18-Nkunku (65' 19-Sancho).
Chelsea substitutes: 1-Robert Sanchez, 34-Akimpen, 24-James, 40-Vega, 38-Giu.
Ipswich starting lineup: 28-Walton, 3-Lee Davis, 6-Urfenden, 24-Graves, 26-Dara O'Shea, 5-Sam Moses, 7-Burns, 12-Kajust (78' 23-Smodix), 19-Delap, 20-Hutchinson, 33-Brohead (78' 8-Calvin Phillips).
Ipswich substitutes: 1-Muric, 18-Ben Johnson, 22-Conor Townsend, 14-Jack Taylor, 10-Chaplin, 16-Alhamadi, 47-Jack Clark.