Chelsea vs Frankfurt: Kepa Arrizabalaga the hero as Blues win on penalties to reach Europa League final
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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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Valencia 1-1 Arsenal
41 minutes
Gaya is booked after falling to the ground on the edge of the Arsenal box. The referee deems it to be a dive, which replays confirm.
Chelsea 1-0 Frankfurt
41 minutes
A flowing Chelsea move involving Jorginho, Hazard and Ederson eventually finds its way to Loftus-Cheek in the Frankfurt box. The midfielder's first touch lets him down, though, and the opportunity to score a second of the game is gone.
Half time: It's half time at the Mestalla. Arsenal, thanks to Aubameyang's first-half goal, are in a great position now to progress to the final. They just have to hold their nerve for another 45 minutes.
Half time: That's it for the first 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge, too. Chelsea lead through Loftus-Cheek, and look the more likely side to score next. But Frankfurt are not out of this one yet.
As it stands, then, the Europa League final, like the Champions League, will be played between two Premier League teams. Both Arsenal and Chelsea are doing what's required so far. There is still a long way to go, though.
Chelsea 1-0 Frankfurt
47 minutes
Frankfurt have started the second half quickly, passing with more purpose and intensity. Kostic gets a shot off but it's blocked well by Azpilicueta.
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