Chelsea vs Frankfurt: Kepa Arrizabalaga the hero as Blues win on penalties to reach Europa League final
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Your support makes all the difference.Chelsea beat Frankfurt 4-3 in a penalty shootout at Stamford Bridge as the Blues reached the final of the Europa League.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek put Chelsea 2-1 in front on aggregate with a well-taken goal after half an hour tonight, only for Jovic to reply just before the hour to make it 2-2 on aggregate.
The match went to penalties, where Kepa saved twice in the shootout and Eden Hazard hit the winner.
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Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt
110 minutes
Frankfurt look the more energetic of the two sides as we approach the final ten minutes. Chelsea break quickly through Zappacosta, though, and the Italian wins a corner. Hazard's delivery is headed clear.
Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt
111 minutes
Emerson bursts down the left and breaks into the box, firing a low shot at goal which Trapp pushes clear. Chelsea's left back tries to get onto the rebound but Hinteregger makes a crucial tackle. Both players injure themselves in the process and there's a pause in play as they get some attention from the physios.
Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt
115 minutes
Trapp is forced into action as Zappacosta drills a powerful shot at goal. The German goalkeeper does well to tip it over the bar.
Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt
116 minutes
Chelsea have the ball in the net, and they celebrate the goal. But, eventually, it's ruled out. A ball into the box is claimed by Trapp, who then appears to lose control of it. It's nudged into the net by Azpilicueta, but he's adjudged to have fouled Trapp. It's a controversial one, and there's no VAR to check it.
Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt
118 minutes
Frankfurt make their final change, probably with penalties in mind. Paciencia replaces Gacinovic.
Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt
120 minutes
There'll be two minutes of added time as Haller wins a free kick in Chelsea's half. Zappacosta goes into the book for the challenge.
Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt
120+2 minutes
David Luiz gets his head to the set piece and Chelsea clear.
Full time: That's it! The sides can't be separated over two legs. Penalties will decide who meets Arsenal in the final.
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