"Chelsea progressed to the semi-final of the EFL Cup after a narrow 2-1 victory against League One side Cardiff City in the Welsh capital. Substitutes Alejandro Garnacho, who bagged a brace, and Pedro Neto found the net for a much-changed Blues side, but they were made to work for the win against a spirited Cardiff outfit, who were the only team from outside the Premier League left in the competition."
"The step three high-flyers were resolute in their playing philosophy, sticking bravely to an ethos of playing out from the back, seemingly unfazed by the calibre of opposition. And they went even closer to taking the lead shortly after the half-hour mark, with Filip Jorgensen doing well to keep out a deflected low cross that appeared goal-bound before the Danish stopper again saved from ex-Arsenal man Calum Chambers' header."
Chelsea reached the EFL Cup semi-finals after a narrow 2-1 victory over League One leaders Cardiff City in Cardiff. Substitutes Alejandro Garnacho, who bagged a brace, and Pedro Neto found the net for a much-changed Blues side, though the hosts pushed hard. Scotland international David Turnbull levelled for Cardiff, who remained the only non-Premier League team left in the competition. Cardiff repeatedly tried to play out from the back and created clear chances, with Filip Jorgensen making key saves. Chelsea showed limited attacking intent early, prompting Enzo Maresca to introduce Joao Pedro and Garnacho at half-time to spark a response.
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