Sancho's Late Heroics Earn Chelsea a Draw Against Ipswich Town
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Synopsis
Chelsea fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge on April 13. Jadon Sancho's stunning equalizer salvaged a point for the Blues in a gripping Premier League match.
Key Takeaways
- Chelsea displayed resilience by coming back from a two-goal deficit.
- Jadon Sancho scored a spectacular equalizer in the 79th minute.
- Both teams had several chances, with Chelsea pushing for a late winner.
- The draw impacts Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes.
- Ipswich took surprise leads through Julio Enciso and Ben Johnson.
London, April 13 (NationPress) Chelsea had to settle for a point at Stamford Bridge after staging a comeback from two goals down to finish 2-2 against Ipswich Town in a thrilling Premier League encounter.
Enzo Maresca’s squad started strong, dominating the early moments with significant opportunities falling to Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez, and Noni Madueke. However, against the run of play, it was Ipswich who took the lead. In the 19th minute, Julio Enciso converted a low cross from Ben Johnson, surprising the home side.
As Chelsea continued their pursuit of an equalizer, they were dealt a second blow in the 32nd minute. This time, Johnson scored himself, heading in at the back post after another assist from Enciso, doubling Ipswich’s lead.
A response was imperative after halftime, and it came almost immediately. Just 18 seconds into the second half, pressure from Marc Cucurella forced Ipswich defender Axel Tuanzebe into an own goal, narrowing the score to 2-1 and energizing the Stamford Bridge crowd.
Jadon Sancho was brought on midway through the half and made a significant impact. In the 79th minute, the winger received a short corner, shifted the ball onto his right foot, and curled a magnificent shot into the top corner, leveling the score for the Blues.
Chelsea intensified their search for a winner in the final moments. Cole Palmer and Fernandez had their attempts skillfully saved by Ipswich keeper Alex Palmer, while Trevoh Chalobah came close with a late free-kick.
Despite relentless efforts, Chelsea could not secure a third goal and had to be satisfied with a draw. This outcome sees Maresca’s team lose precious ground in the battle for Champions League qualification, particularly after Manchester City triumphed over Crystal Palace. They are currently level on points with Newcastle United, who are facing Manchester United at St James Park.
