In this match, Chelsea performed well, using their counter-attacking style to destroy Manchester City's defense several times. Especially in midfield with Enzo. It can create a pressure force for the sailing team players.
While the attacking game uses fast players like Nicholas. Jackson fell and fired several times but was not decisive enough.
The first half ended in a 0-0 draw.
In the second half, in the 49th minute, Nicholas Jackson had two chances, a shot and a header, which turned into a goal for Chelsea, but Stefan Ortega saved them both times.
In the 55th minute, Cole Palmer's free kick hit the arm of Jack Grealish, who was setting up a blocking wall in the penalty area. But the referee refused to award a penalty kick.
Then Man City, who had more control over the game, began to control the tempo and fend off Chelsea's indecisive attack.
In the 84th minute, Manchester City took a 1-0 lead through a Bernardo Silva shot.
In stoppage time, Chelsea tried to reduce the gap, but did not succeed.
At the end of 90 minutes, Manchester City won 1-0, qualifying for the finals for the second year in a row, and giving them the opportunity to defend their title.
A list of the first 11 players on both teams
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Stefan Ortega – Kyle Walker, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake – Rod Real Hernandez, Bernardo Silva – Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish – Julian Alvarez.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jorge Petrovic – Malo Giusto, Trevo Chalupa, Thiago Silva, Mark Cucurella – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez – Connor Gallagher, Cole Palmer, Noni-Madueke – Nicholas Jackson.
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