Chelsea Seals English League Cup Semifinals Spot with Comeback Win over Cardiff
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Chelsea secured a 3-1 win over third-tier Cardiff City on Tuesday, booking their spot in the English League Cup semifinals. The Blues' second-half substitutes made all the difference, with Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto scoring crucial goals to overturn a deficit. Garnacho opened the scoring in the 57th minute, while Neto equalized the game in the 82nd minute with a low, deflected shot. Garnacho sealed the win with his second goal in stoppage time. Chelsea's manager Enzo Maresca started with a largely second-string lineup, but was forced to bring in his first-team stars to avoid an upset. The win marks a significant turnaround for the team, which had been on a four-match winless run in all competitions. The team's recent 2-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League has been followed by progress through to the cup semifinals. Chelsea's success in the English League Cup comes as the team seeks its third cup triumph since Maresca's arrival in the summer of 2024. The team won the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup last season. The semifinals will see Manchester City hosting Brentford and Fulham traveling to defending champion Newcastle. The quarterfinals will conclude next week with Arsenal hosting Crystal Palace.
