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Match Report: Chelsea stumble to 2-2 draw against Qarabag after more poor defending
Chelsea let slip of an early lead to draw 2-2 in Baku and leave two precious League Phase points on the table.It all started so well for Enzo Maresca’s team. The manager picked a strong side from
Chelsea were held to a shock 2-2 draw by hosts Qarabag FK on Wednesday in the Champions League, adding pressure on Enzo Maresca. The Blues' first goal came from winger Estevao, who cut inside in the box just after the quarter-hour mark before finishing low on the right.
Alejandro Garnacho notched a second half goal to spare the Blues blushes on a chastening Champions League night for Enzo Maresca and Co in Baku
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Qarabag vs Chelsea live: Garnacho comes off the bench and scores equaliser to earn point in Baku
Chelsea continue their Champions League campaign as they take on Qarabag after a long trip to Azerbaijan. A midweek 5,000-mile round trip to Baku will test the Chelsea squad as they look to continue a productive European run after an opening defeat to Bayern Munich.
When Estevao opened the scoring for Chelsea only 16 minutes into their Champions League match against Qarabag on Wednesday, it seemed like they'd roll to victory in Azerbaijan, but instead they found out why Qarabag are one of the surprise outfits of this UCL campaign in a 2-2 draw.
Qarabag vs Chelsea LIVE! Chelsea travel to Azerbaijan to take on Qarabag on matchday four of the Champions League. The Blues have two wins from their first three games on the continent this term, having beaten Benfica and Ajax in their two home matches.
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Every word Enzo Maresca said on Chelsea win over Tottenham, Caicedo display, Joao Pedro problem
The full transcript from Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca from his post-match press conference after the Blues' significant victory against arch rivals Tottenham
The damage was done in the first period, as goals from Andrey Santos, Tyrique George and Estevao saw Enzo Maresca 's side enter the half-time break with a three-goal advantage. Wolves had one back early in the second period through Tolu Arokodare, before David Moller Wolfe struck a second for the hosts in the 73rd minute.
Enzo Maresca turned to his bench at half-time and it paid immediate dividends as Alejandro Garnacho powered home an equaliser shortly after the restart, but the Blues were unable to find a winning goal as they dropped more points in the league phase.