In an exhilarating FA Cup fifth-round clash at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Leeds United 3-2. The match began with Leeds taking the lead in the 8th minute through Mateo Joseph, capitalizing on defensive errors from Chelsea. However, Chelsea quickly responded with a goal from Nicolas Jackson in the 15th minute, leveling the score.
The game continued to be evenly contested, with both teams pushing for the lead. Leeds regained their advantage in the 59th minute when Mateo Joseph scored his second goal of the match, putting them 2-1 ahead. However, Chelsea refused to give up and equalized once again in the 90th minute with a goal from Conor Gallagher, setting up a tense finale.
As the match seemed destined for extra time, Chelsea found a late winner in the dying moments of stoppage time. Conor Gallagher produced a moment of brilliance, spinning past defenders to slot the ball into the top corner, securing a dramatic 3-2 victory for Chelsea.
The win sees Chelsea progress to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, where they will face Leicester City in a highly anticipated showdown. Meanwhile, Leeds United’s valiant effort comes to an end, but they can take pride in their performance as they focus on their promotion aspirations in the league.