Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon LIVE RESULT: Enzo Fernandez fires Blues to epic Carabao Cup clash win after scoring first goal
CHELSEA have booked their third-round spot in the Carabao Cup after edging past London rivals AFC Wimbledon.
Robert Sanchez gave the Blues a horror start as his mistake led to James Tilley firing the visitors ahead.
However, goals from Noni Madueke and Enzo Fernandez turned the tie on its head.
- RESULT: Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
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- Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Colwill, Ugochukwu, Disasi, Madueke, Maatsen, Burstow, Gallagher, Moreira, Cucurella, Humphreys
- Wimbledon XI: Bass, Ball, Ogundere, Johnson, Williams, Tilley, Pell, Davinson, Neufville, Pearce, Lewis
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FT: Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
And that is that!
Chelsea progress into the next round with Fernandez winner after Madueke cancelled out Tilley's opener, both from the spot.
Harder than expected for the hosts but they are into the next round.
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90+6′ Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
Big chance for Wimbledon as a scramble in the box results in a corner.
Maybe their last real chance of the game...
Wow! Late drama as Chelsea counter after the corner with Wimbledon's keeper out his box.
Ball gets cut back to Fernandez but his efforts just goes wide.
90+4′ Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
Gallagher should have buried the game.
Cucurella cut the ball back in the box only for Gallagher to blaze well over the bar.
90′ Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
Big jeer around Stamford Bridge as SEVEN added minutes are shown.
86′ Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
Another Fernandez effort from distance draws a save and wins Chelsea a corner on their left side...
It's taken short and wasted.
85′ Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
Maatsen drives through the heart of Wimbledon's defence and wins a corner after his shot is saved but it leads to nothing.
83′ Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
The visitor's are battling hard and refusing to give up, winning a corner on the left hand side...
Chelsea clear the danger.
80′ Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
Chelsea look set to shut up shop as Premier League record signing Moises Caicedo readies to come on.
He replaces Madueke, who receives a standing ovation from the home fans after a player of the match performance.
78′ Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
Gallagher strokes one into the keeper's arms. Tempo of the game has slowed slightly, which will suit Chelsea.
74′ Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
The host's should have been home and hosed!
A quick counter following a Wimbledon corner saw Chelsea through on goal but Madueke's effort inside the box was easily saved.
About the only time he's put a foot wrong tonight.
71′ Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
GOAL TO CHELSEA!
Ball through by Cucurella brought Bass off his line but the keeper's clearance took a deflection.
Fernandez was on hand to guide his shot into an open net - giving Chelsea a 2-1 lead.
Credit: Rex 68′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Fernandez hits one from range and it looks to be heading for the top corner only for Alex Bass to palm wide for a corner.
But a nasty clash of heads sees players from both sides go down.
67′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Chance for Wimbledon but scorer Tilley drags wide.
64′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Double switch for Chelsea as Colwill and Burstow are the two to make way for Fernandez and Gusto.
63′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Ali Al-Hamadi gets into a 1-1 race with Colwill as he takes a heavy touch and looks to be in.
But the young Chelsea defender does really well to get a foot in for keeper Sanchez to clear.
62′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Chelsea preparing a double switch here with Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto stripped and ready to come on.
61′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Wimbledon win a corner and the away fans are getting awfully excited again.
But it peters out as Sanchez collects the cross.
60′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Superb block by Disasi to deny Wimbledon from going 2-1 up. He put his body on the line when his side needed it.
58′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Madueke struggles to get it back on his left and his right-footed effort is blocked for a corner.
Chelsea go short and the eventual cross ends up in the keeper's arms.
54′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Gallagher gets a shot off just outside the box after being urged on by the home faithful but he fires into the keepers arms.
52′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Chelsea careless in possession and give the ball away but Ugochukwu recovers excellently to win the ball back.
50′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Wimbledon win a corner after breaking down the left...
It bounces out to Pell who volleys wide and then appeals for another corner but nothing is given.
47′ Chelsea 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
First attempt for Jackson as he cuts in from the left and stings the keeper's palm. Corner given...
Bit of a scramble in the box but eventually Wimbledon clear.