Chelsea overcame Brighton & Hove Albion in a win on Monday, 1x3, in a game related to matchweek 1 of Premier League . Both Brighton & Hove's team and London's team played their first game in the competition.
The first goal was scored by Jorginho in the 23rd minute, from the penalty spot.
After 54 minutes, Leandro Trossard struck for Brighton & Hove Albion, with a left-foot shot, after a pass from Tariq Lamptey. With 56 minutes on the clock, Reece James scored the second goal for Chelsea, with a right-foot shot from outside the penalty box, set up by Jorginho. In the 66th minute, Kurt Zouma wrapped things up, from a corner, assisted by Reece James.
After the result Chelsea are 3rd in the table, with 3 points, while Brighton & Hove Albion sit 15th place, with 0 points. With regard to the next fixture, London's team will play at home against Liverpool, whilst Brighton & Hove's team visit Newcastle.
Brighton & Hove Albion | Chelsea | |||
8 | 3 | Shots | 5 | 7 |
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
7 | 3 | Tackles Won | 2 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Ball steals | 5 | 7 |
7 | 77 | Total Passes | 68 | 8 |
7 | 73 | Passes Completed | 55 | 8 |
2 | Saves | 2 | ||
8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
7 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |