Leeds United vs Chelsea
Match pulse
LEEAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CHE | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Who won: Chelsea 5-1
Chelsea beat Leeds United 5-1 on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Elland Road. Goals for Leeds: Luciano Becchio (37'). Goals for Chelsea: Juan Mata (47'), Branislav Ivanovic (64'), Victor Moses (66'), Eden Hazard (81') and Fernando Torres (84').
Play by play
Remember the draw for the semi-finals is coming up. Keep yours eyes peeled on the homepage. But that is all from here tonight. See you next time.
Chelsea really stepped up another gear after the break and their class showed. Leeds worked hard but it was not to be.
- 90'
And there goes the final whistle.
- 90'
Norris has a go from distance but Cech makes the save.
- 90'
Chelsea still pushing for another goal as they probe the Leeds defence once again.
- 90'
Two minutes of injury time to be played.
- 89'
Torres comes forward for Chelsea and picks out Hazard but for once the Belgian's touch lets him down.
- 88'
So Chelsea will be joining Aston Villa, Swansea and Bradford in the draw for the semi-finals of the competition which takes place after this match.
- 87'
The scoreline has not flattered Chelsea who have played very well although perhaps a little harsh on Leeds who have battled well.
- 85'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Ferreira comes on for Mata.
- 85'
Chelsea looking for a sixth...
- 83'
Ashdown saves Lampard's long-distance shot but he can only palm it to Hazard who picks out Torres who then converts into an empty net.
- 83'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL FOR CHELSEA. TORRES.</b>
- 83'
It has been a professional job from Chelsea who have shown their quality in the second half.
- 81'
Leeds fans are heading for the exits.
- 80'
Chelsea break superbly as Luiz picks out Hazard with a fantastic ball before the Belgian slots past Ashdown. Great goal.
- 80'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL FOR CHELSEA. HAZARD.</b>
- 79'
Cech punches clear. Leeds call for a penalty as a Norris takes a tumble but the referee says play on.
- 79'
Azpilicueta concedes the corner to Leeds.
- 78'
Ashdown boots the ball down the field and it nearly causes Chelsea some problems but Cech is there do claim it.
- 78'
Oscar turns and has a go from the edge of the box but it is straight at Ashdown.
- 76'
Tonge sends a corner in but Torres get its clear at the near post.
- 75'
McCormack sends a fantastic delivery into the box but Leeds fail to get on the end of it.
- 74'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Cole comes on for the injured Bertrand for Chelsea.
- 73'
Leeds have rolled all their dice now. Will it pay off?