Chelsea’s senior team may be struggling, but the youth are doing just fine in the UEFA Youth league.
After going 2 goals down to Dinamo Zagreb, they’ve grabbed two thanks to Luke McCormick.
It’s the kind of inspired European performance our U19s are becoming known for these days. He turned in from an inspired cross to send the game to penalties.
Having missed a long spell with injury, the captain’s performance was a joy to behold.
Some great spot kicks – including a confident opener from who else but McCormick – later, and Chelsea were through to the semi final.
Let’s hope the men can put in a similar battling performance in the game against Brighton later tonight, in the Premier League.
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Viewers in the United Kingdom can see the goals here:
ZIGER SAVES AGAIN AND THE BLUES ARE THROUGH TO THE UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS!!#CFCU19
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 3, 2019
"Have you seen anything like this at any level?!"
Chelsea and England defender Marc Guehi with a 0️⃣ step run-up penalty 👀
It works! And Chelsea U19 are through to face Barca in the UEFA Youth League semi-final! pic.twitter.com/BWaJOczt62
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 3, 2019
GET IN THERE!!! Captain McCormick to the rescueeeee https://t.co/xy2BQ6Rx36
— Parth (@CFCParee) April 3, 2019
Chelsea U19s are still alive in the UEFA Youth League!
A captain's performance from Luke McCormick as he bagged two goals to haul the Blues back from 2-0 down vs Zagreb…
LOOK at that cross for the late equaliser 😍 pic.twitter.com/jCUbFdSFx6
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 3, 2019
2-2: McCormick at the double with a looping header. Great work from Gallagher who had two crosses as pressure mounted on Dinamo. What a half of football this is. #CFC #CFCU19 https://t.co/JUd7QIp8nb
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) April 3, 2019
