Chapter 470: Chapter 470 A Wonderful Steal! Given The Opportunity!
At this moment, Obiang displayed his excellent passing skills.
With precision and composure, the football found its way perfectly to Cesc Fabregas' feet.
As mentioned earlier, Fabregas is the engine of Chelsea's midfield.
Every pass he delivers is incredibly accurate, often tearing apart the opponent's defense with ease.
In the blink of an eye, Fabregas sent the ball to Zappacosta on the right flank.
Receiving the pass, Zappacosta took a quick glance at the penalty area and made an immediate decision. He delivered a cross without hesitation.
The football traced a beautiful arc through the air.
This was the moment!
The ball landed directly on Lukaku's head!
There was no doubt this was an excellent opportunity for Lukaku to score with a header.
Once this powerful striker charges forward, few defenders can stop his momentum.
With his height and speed, Lukaku surged ahead.
Even under the combined pressure of West Ham defenders Zabaleta and Ogbonna, he managed to connect with the cross and head the ball toward the goal.
The sheer strength and dominance of Lukaku's header were on full display, showcasing his incredible aerial ability.
However, despite the commanding nature of the attempt, the outcome was disappointing.
The ball flew over the crossbar, missing the target entirely.
By this point in the match, Chelsea had squandered several good scoring opportunities.
It was clear that this was not the result coach Antonio Conte had envisioned.
Conte was well aware of the challenges of playing away at West Ham United.
To secure a win, every player needed to give their utmost effort.
From the looks of things, Chelsea's players were not taking this match as seriously as they should.
Defensive lapses and a lack of sharpness in front of goal were evident.
Even when Chelsea managed to create chances, they failed to truly threaten West Ham's goal.
Gradually, the pressure began to mount on the Chelsea players.
Just as the team started to recognize the critical nature of the game, disaster struck.
A significant error unfolded in midfield.
Marcos Alonso and Bakayoko both made costly mistakes during an attempted pass.
Initially, Alonso intended to pass the ball to Bakayoko.
West Ham United's wing defense was tight, making it difficult to continue attacking down the flanks.
Given Alonso's current situation, he knew that persisting on the wing would likely result in him being trapped by West Ham's defenders.
Although Alonso is a strong winger, being double-teamed can severely limit his effectiveness.
After careful consideration, Alonso decided to play the ball centrally to Bakayoko at the earliest opportunity.
But Bakayoko wasn't paying attention.
As Alonso's pass reached him, West Ham's defensive players were already closing in.
This time, it was Anautovic and Lanzini who seized the moment.
Spotting the opportunity, the two West Ham players closed down Bakayoko with lightning speed.
With impeccable timing, they worked together and stole the ball from Bakayoko's feet, launching a counterattack for West Ham United.
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