Brighton started the match better, and in the 10th minute, Evan Ferguson’s shot ended in the crossbar.
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However, with his 1st chance Chelsea scored in the 13th minute as Conor Gallagher shot from the box, and after deflection, the Blues scored the 1st goal in the clash.
Even after the goal, The Seagulls continued to play better, and it was rewarded near the end of the first half when in the 42nd minute Danny Welbeck equalized from close range after Pascal Gross’s assist.
In the 70th minute, Brighton made a complete comeback as Julio Enciso scored a fantastic goal after a long-rage hit ending in the top left corner. Solly March gave the assist for the marvelous goal.
The team led by Frank Lampard is in 11th place with 39 points after 31 matches, while Roberto De Zerbi’s club is in 7th place with 49 points after 29 games.
Frank Lampard’s first three games since returning to Chelsea as caretaker manager:
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea ❌
Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea ❌
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Chelsea’s next game is on Tuesday at home against Real Madrid in the 2nd leg Champions League quarterfinal. The Blues were defeated in Madrid 2-0.
Brighton & Hove Albion will play against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium next Sunday in a FA Cup semifinal.