Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Chelsea (5-4 on pens): Player Ratings as Spurs progress to quarterfinals | EFL Cup 2020-21

Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the quarterfinals of the English League Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Fielding a much-changed side to the one that drew 1-1 with Newcastle, it was clear that Jose Mourinho had his eyes set on Thursday's Europa League playoff tie against Maccabi Haifa.

Timo Werner scored his first Chelsea goal to give Frank Lampard's side the lead in the 19th minute, with a sensational finish from the edge of the area.

Chelsea controlled possession and dominated territory for the rest of the first half. However, after the break, Tottenham put more pressure on the Chelsea goal, and got their reward late in the second half. After a bit of pinball inside the penalty area, Erik Lamela managed to slot an easy finish past debutant Edouard Mendy in the Chelsea goal.

Both sides didn't miss a penalty until the 10th of the shootout, which Mason Mount put wide, to send Tottenham through to the next round.

Here's how each player fared for both sides.

Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings

Hugo Lloris - 6/10

He didn't have any chance to stop Werner's goal during regulation time. He did not save any penalties in the shootout either. However, he made a couple of very important stops in regulation time, especially one off Werner in the second half.

Japhet Tanganga - 4/10

Tanganga was rusty and made mistakes a little too frequently in this game. Considering he is just back from injury that is not a real cause of concern from Mourinho. Isolating this game alone though, Tanganga was chasing shadows, and committed a few mistakes that led to Chelsea chances.

Toby Alderweireld - 6/10

Playing in the middle of the back three, it was Alderweireld's job to ensure that the aerial threat of Olivier Giroud didn't hurt Spurs. The experienced Belgian was top notch with his defending in this game.

Eric Dier - 7/10

He had a slightly worry with a potential injury in the first half, but he managed to run that off. He was generally solid on the left side of the back three, and also scored his penalty in the shootout. However, this game will be remembered for Dier rushing off into the dressing room midway through the second half, to deal with a bodily function.

Serge Aurier - 5/10

He didn't really defend well in the first half, as Chilwell had the freedom of the whole flank to himself. Aurier was a lot better after the break though.

Gedson Fernandes - 6/10

Gedson didn't have real quality on the ball, but he harried Jorginho and the rest of the Chelsea midfielders into making mistakes. He was replaced by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the second half.

Tanguy Ndombele - 7/10

His quality in possession was generally outstanding in this game. He was press-resistant, and helped Spurs get out of some tight spots.

Moussa Sissoko - 6/10

Lots of energy but little direction as he struggled to stem the tide of Chelsea's flowing football.

Sergio Reguilon - 6/10

He gave the ball away first, and then dived in unnecessarily on Azpilicueta in the build-up to Chelsea's goal. The blame for that falls squarely on him. But he redeemed himself by crossing the ball for Spurs' equaliser.

Steven Bergwijn - 5/10

Starting in a central role rather than in his usual spot on the wings, Bergwijn didn't look comfortable at all. He eventually got replaced by Kane.

Erik Lamela - 8/10

Lamela was excellent in this game. He worked his socks off, dribbled really well, and eventually got Spurs back in the game with a neat finish for the equaliser.

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Substitutes

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 6/10

After replacing Fernandes, Hojbjerg added to Spurs' defensive steel in midfield. He gave Mourinho's side a lot more calm and possesion. He also calmly tucked away his penalty in the shootout.

Harry Kane - 6/10

He had only one chance in regulation time. After doing well to create space for himself on his left foot, Kane fired a shot over the bar. He scored a penalty in the shootout as well.

Lucas Moura - 6/10

Lucas provided energy and flair down the left flank as Spurs went for the kill in the last few minutes. Helped Spurs put the pressure on. Scored his penalty.

Chelsea Player Ratings

Timo Werner scored his first goal for Chelsea

Edouard Mendy - 6/10

He was sometimes a bit rushed in trying to claim crosses, but it was a largely solid performance from Mendy. He dived the wrong way for almost every penalty in the shootout.

Cesar Azpilicueta - 7/10

Azpilicueta was very bright, especially in the first half, as Reguilon seemed to go missing on the flank for Spurs. He set up Werner's goal with a good run and pass as well.

Kurt Zouma - 6/10

In the first half, he denied Gedson with a strong last-ditch challenge. He was at fault for the Spurs goal, as he completely missed his header from Reguilon's cross.

Fikayo Tomori - 7/10

Tomori was largely very comfortable up against Bergwijn, with the Dutchman not looking comfortable in a central role.

Ben Chilwell - 6/10

In his first start for Chelsea, Chilwell had the freedom of the flank to himself, as Aurier didn't do well in covering that side. Chilwell will definitely feel that he should have done better with the quality of his balls into the box.

Jorginho - 7/10

Jorginhi controlled the tempo of the game in midfield for Chelsea. His passing was pin-point, and it was sharp. He also scored his penalty in the shootout, which will come as a relief, after he missed his last spot kick in the game against Liverpool.

Mateo Kovacic - 7/10

Kovacic's pressing and ability to win the ball back immediately was out in full force. He denied Spurs the ball in any decent areas, and helped keep possession and control for Chelsea.

Callum Hudson-Odoi - 6/10

He made some great runs into the box, and his crossing was largely good. But he missed a great chance in the first half, after Tanganga missed his clearance. Hudson-Odoi struck his shot straight at Lloris.

Mason Mount - 4/10

Mount looked tired in this game, as Lampard gave him yet another start. His passing was off, he didn't really move with intensity, and in the end, missed the decisive penalty in the shootout.

Timo Werner - 7/10

He made the goal look easier than it was, and will no doubt be relieved to get that monkey off his back. A muscle issue will concern Chelsea for the next few days, but that was the reason he didn't take a penalty in the shootout.

Olivier Giroud - 5/10

Giroud didn't really have a great game, as his aerial threat was easily dealt with by Alderweireld.

Substitutes

Emerson Palmieri - 5/10

He replaced Chilwell at the hour mark. He failed to check Lamela's run at the back-post, which led to Spurs drawing level.

N'Golo Kante - 6/10

He replaced Kovacic, as Lampard opted for fresh legs in midfield.

Tammy Abraham - 6/10

Didn't really get a sniff of goal in regulation time. He took his penalty in the shootout really well, though.