Hazard’s late winner secures semi-final place for Chelsea

Chelsea 1 Bournemouth 0

Eden Hazard’s late winner took Chelsea through to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, where they will face Tottenham over two legs.

Hazard, on as a substitute, broke the deadlock at Stamford Bridge with a fortuitous goal with six minutes remaining.
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Bournemouth, who caused the Blues problems, can consider themselves unlucky.

After they crowded out Pedro the ball dropped to Hazard, whose shot deflected off Cherries defender Charlie Daniels, wrong-footing keeper Artur Boruc.

The goal – Hazard’s 10th of the season – took Chelsea a step closer to their first trophy under Maurizio Sarri.

But boss Sarri was clearly frustrated at times as the visitors caused his team problems, especially during a spell in the second half when Chelsea were struggling.

But Pedro and Hazard made a difference after coming on and Chelsea would have added a second goal had Boruc not produced saves to deny Cesar Azpilicueta and Olivier Giroud.

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