Chelsea, Cardiff City and EFL Cup
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Enzo Maresca paid tribute to Cardiff City's organisation and intensity following Chelsea's 3-1 EFL Cup quarter-final victory over the Bluebirds on Tuesday. Chelsea were made to work for their place in the last four,
Super subs Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho get the job done for Chelsea in the second half as they advance to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Yet even with the lead, Chelsea still allowed Cardiff to get back in the game, conceding an equaliser in the 75th minute. Had it not been for Pedro Neto’s late winner, the Blues were looking at a shock scoreline once the final whistle sounded.
We asked for your views on Chelsea's Carabao Cup quarter-final win at League One Cardiff City. Here are some of your comments: Joel: First half was shocking but we got the win regardless. Maresca's subs were crucial at half time.
Cardiff City are all set to host Chelsea FC at Cardiff City Stadium. Know where to watch this entertaining quarter-final EFL Cup battle.
Cardiff City: Trott, Ng (Fish 89’), Lawlor, Chambers, Bagan, Wintle, Turnbull, J. Colwill (Robertson 80’), Ashford, Davies (Willock 56’), Robinson (Salech 56’). Subs not used: Turner, Giles,, Mafico, Donczew, Nyakuhwa.
Arriving at Stamford Bridge for a sizable £55m fee, many supporters who'd seen him play at Borussia Dortmund thought the club were buying a player renowned for electric pace and neat dribbling. None of that was on show against Cardiff, though, as the Bluebirds' backline marshalled him throughout and kept his influence to a minimum.
Adam Pierce, Senior Partnerships Manager at Cardiff City FC, said: “We are delighted to welcome Radnor Hills on board as the new Official Water Partner of Cardiff City Football Club.
Radnor Hills is one of the UK’s leading soft drinks manufacturers and all its drinks are made using the exceptionally pure Welsh spring water sourced from its boreholes just minutes from its production site in Knighton,
Brian Barry-Murphy takes pride - and a desire to be at this level again - as his Cardiff City side lose to Chelsea in the EFL Cup quarter-finals.