Chelsea Come From Behind to Beat Lincoln City 2–1 in the Carabao Cup
Chelsea advanced to the next round of the Carabao Cup after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Lincoln City on Tuesday night.
The Blues had to dig deep after falling behind before half-time, but two quick goals in the second half sealed their spot in the next round.
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⚽ Match Summary
Rob Street shocked Chelsea fans when he gave Lincoln the lead just before the break.
In the second half, Chelsea’s youngsters stepped up:
Tyrique George leveled the game with a stunning half-volley from outside the box.
Facundo Buonanotte then completed the turnaround, finishing calmly after a smart pass from George.
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🔑 Key Notes
Filip Jorgensen started in goal, with Robert Sánchez suspended.
Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana anchored the defense.
Full-backs Malo Gusto and Jorrel Hato replaced Reece James and Marc Cucurella.
Enzo Fernández captained the side, supported by fresh legs in midfield and attack including Buonanotte, Gittens, and Garnacho.
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📊 What It Means
Chelsea avoided a cup upset and showed character after a tough first half.
The team’s depth and youth talent were crucial, with academy graduate Tyrique George shining brightest.
Lincoln City can hold their heads high after a spirited display against Premier League opposition.
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📅 What’s Next
Chelsea will shift focus back to the Premier League this weekend, while Lincoln return to League One action hoping to build on their strong performance.
