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 2-2 Arsenal
65 minutes
Valencia are building some momentum now, and another goal might make Arsenal nervous. Garay nearly gets one, drilling a shot from long range which flies a couple of inches wide of the post.
Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt
67 minutes
Chelsea don't look convincing at all at the moment. Frankfurt are attacking in numbers and causing David Luiz and co real problems. They look the more likely side to score next.
GOAL! Valencia 2-3 Arsenal (Aubameyang)
69 minutes
That, surely, is game over! Maitland-Niles, on the right flank, does brilliantly to beat his marker and drills a cross towards the near post. Aubameyang reacts quicker than anyone to get to the ball first and converts from close range.
Valencia 2-3 Arsenal
71 minutes
Both sides make changes: Mustafi replaces Koalsinac and Mina is on for Rodrigo.
Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt
72 minutes
David Luiz, never one to shy away from an audacious long-ranger, hits a shot from distance which flies wide. Chelsea haven't threatened enough in the second half.
Valencia 2-3 Arsenal
75 minutes
If there was any remaining hope for Valencia, Aubameyang's second goal has extinguished it. Fans have started to leave the Mestalla, resigned to the result. Arsenal are on their way to Baku; whether or not it will be a London derby in the final depends on what Chelsea do now at Stamford Bridge.
Valencia 2-3 Arsenal
77 minutes
Soler hits a shot from just outside the box, which Cech watches as it rises over the bar. Valencia, commendably, are still searching desperately for goals. Arsenal are defending in numbers, though, and look comfortable.
Chelsea 1-1 Frankfurt
78 minutes
Zappacosta hits a shot from distance which Trapp makes a meal of. He parries the ball out into the box but there are no Chelsea players on hand to capitalise. Extra-time is looking increasingly likely.
Valencia 2-3 Arsenal
82 minutes
Gaya collects the ball on the edge of the box and flashes a shot just wide of the far post.
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