In the first round of the 2025 season, the teams "Chelsea" and "Crystal Palace" showcased a very exciting and intense game. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
Both teams have won a total of four trophies and entered the game with great preparation. In the opening minutes of the match, Crystal Palace players tried to organize attacks from the center inside the penalty area.
Eberechi Eze took a powerful shot from 18 meters, but the goal was disallowed because Mark Guehi committed a foul against the opponent's defense. Adam Worthon started his team's attack from the center and made a through pass.
Jean-Philippe Mateta took a shot from 12 meters, but the goalkeeper saved it. Later, Jaimie Bayno-Gittens approached the opponent's penalty area and took a shot, but the ball was blocked by a defender and then struck upwards by Trevo Chalobah.
The second half of the game was somewhat calmer. Near the end of the match, Eze took the ball in his own half and fired a powerful shot from 21 meters, which the goalkeeper confidently saved.
In the 90th minute, Mark Cucurella passed from the left wing to the center, Andrey Santos received the ball, but his shot went well over the crossbar. As a result, the Chelsea and Crystal Palace match ended in a draw.
This game took place at London's Stamford Bridge stadium. Both teams started the season without any points.
The main players of both teams took the field and competed fiercely. This match demonstrated the teams' potential for the new season and increased interest in upcoming games.
The rivalry between the fans of both teams continues, and more exciting matches are expected throughout the season.
