#4 Willian brace ensures Chelsea’s grip on the game
Spurs had most of the ball and looked the likelier of the two teams to score right from the start. However, Chelsea managed to keep them at bay and also created problems with their interceptions and counterattacks.
Michy, Pedro and Willian combined well for Chelsea in attack with Pedro’s pace especially proving to be a problem for the Spurs backline. The Spaniard’s run was illegally checked by Alderweireld, who was cautioned just minutes into the game.
Willian stood over the resulting free kick; he took it on the whistle and sent a stupendously bent shot that shook the insides of the net.
Post Harry Kane’s equaliser, Moses won a penalty for Chelsea and once again, Willian was on it.
He made the run and held off for a few milliseconds before thumping the shot into the net, sending Hugo Lloris the wrong way. It gave the lead back to Chelsea and also vital momentum before half-time as Spurs were left chasing the game again.
The Brazilian looked disappointed to come off past the hour mark but it was his brace that kept Chelsea in the hunt. The two crucial goals from set pieces also vindicated Conte’s decision to start him ahead of the well-oiled ammunitions that are Costa and Hazard.
