What are The Chelsea vs. AFC Wimbledon EFL Cup Highlights?

Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon, EFL Cup Highlights: Enzo scores as Chelsea crawl past Wimbledon

In the clash between Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup 2nd Round on August 30, the English Premier League outfit hosted Wimbledon, a team currently in League Two, the 4th tier of English football. The match unfolded at Stamford Bridge, kicking off at 7:45 pm BST, which translates to 00:15 am IST in the early hours of Thursday, August 31.

This encounter marked Chelsea’s entry into the EFL Cup from the 2nd round, owing to their failure to secure European spots in the previous season’s Premier League. However, the Blues faced adversity with a slew of injuries: Armando Broja (Knee), Benoit Badiashile (Groin), Christopher Nkunku (Knee), and Mykhailo Mudryk (Knock) were all sidelined ahead of this fixture.

The LIVE score updates unveiled a thrilling match:

• Full Time Score: Chelsea 2 AFC Wimbledon 1 (FT)
• Final Whistle: Chelsea managed to prevail in a hard-fought match at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Fernandez and Noni Madueke scored goals, overturning Wimbledon’s initial lead through James Tilley. The victory propelled the Blues to the EFL Cup Round 3.
• 90+6′ Minute: Axel Disasi passes to Robert Sanchez, who finds Malo Gusto, as Chelsea attempts to see out the match.
• 90+5′ Minute: Conor Gallagher’s shot misses the target. The game’s 95th minute is underway, with an additional 7 minutes added.
• 90+2′ Minute: Enzo Fernandez’s pass to Marc Cucurella faces challenges, but the Chelsea left-back navigates the situation.
• 90′ Minute: Wimbledon nearly equalizes, but Chelsea survives as Conor Gallagher and Malo Gusto combine efforts, regaining possession.
• 89′ Minute: Ian Maatsen receives a Yellow Card for a foul on a Wimbledon substitute.
• 87′ Minute: Enzo Fernandez takes another shot, this time Bass blocks it. The Argentine’s impact on the match has been significant.
• 85′ Minute: With 5 minutes left, Chelsea clings to a slender lead.
• 82′ Minute: Maatsen’s shot on target is saved by Bass, who continues to impress.
• 80′ Minute: Bass makes another save, thwarting a shot from Conor Gallagher.
• 78′ Minute: Noni Madueke’s shot is parried away by Bass. Wimbledon makes changes in their attempt to secure an unlikely equalizer.
• 77′ Minute: Wimbledon struggles to string passes together, while Chelsea exerts total control.
• 75′ Minute: Noni Madueke makes a strong run and takes a decent shot, saved by Bass. Chelsea gains momentum.
• 72′ Minute: Chelsea takes the lead through Enzo Fernandez’s goal, a pivotal moment in the match.
• 71′ Minute: Play halts due to an injury to Pell. With about 20 minutes remaining, the prospect of penalties looms if the score remains level.
• 69′ Minute: Hearing reports of Levi Colwill’s injury, he heads off the field. Malo Gusto makes a good run, eventually leading to Enzo Fernandez’s on-target shot.
• 66′ Minute: Enzo Fernandez immediately gets involved, his pass reaching Noni Madueke, but Johnson clears the danger. Wimbledon experiences an injury with Jimmy Ball down.
• 65′ Minute: Chelsea substitutes Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto come on. Mason Burstow and Levi Colwill make way.
• 63′ Minute: Wimbledon earns a corner, Tilley delivers it, but the Chelsea keeper claims the ball comfortably.
• 62′ Minute: Chelsea seeks a breakthrough but hasn’t found success yet. Noni Madueke and Levi Colwill have been standout players, while Cucurella and Burstow’s performances have disappointed.
• 60′ Minute: Wimbledon struggles to maintain possession as Chelsea’s dominance translates to waves of attacking play.
• 58′ Minute: Chelsea defenders push high up the field, Disasi finds Cucurella, who delivers a cross toward Noni Madueke, but Neufville clears the ball.
• 57′ Minute: Axel Disasi’s pass is intercepted by Harry Pell, but the Wimbledon attacker fails to capitalize as Chelsea regains possession.
• 56′ Minute: Wimbledon’s attempt at an attack falls short.
• 54′ Minute: A good switch of play leads to Noni Madueke finding Nicolas Jackson, who feeds Maatsen. A shot from Conor Gallagher is saved by Bass.
• 52′ Minute: Chelsea dominates play but hasn’t secured the lead. Two AFC Wimbledon players receive Yellow Cards, Pearce and Harry Pell cautioned early in the second half.

As the match unfolds, a captivating contest ensues, with Wimbledon making some passes but Axel Disasi recovering the ball. An off-target shot from Wimbledon follows. Chelsea, in turn, launches an attack, with Nicolas Jackson showing promise. Chelsea’s dominance materializes with