Chelsea thrash Port Vale to reach Wembley semi-final
Chelsea thrashed Port Vale to reach the FA Cup semi-finals at Stamford Bridge. Jorrel Hato scored after 64 seconds. Joao Pedro scored in the 25th minute. Cole Palmer's attempt went in off Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel three minutes before the break. Tosin Adarabioyo headed Chelsea's fourth after 57 minutes. Andrey Santos added Chelsea's fifth. Estevao Willian scored eight minutes from time. Alejandro Garnacho completed the rout from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
Port Vale sit bottom of League One, 15 points from safety, but they reached the FA Cup last eight for the first time in 72 years by knocking out Premier League Sunderland. Port Vale started with eight free transfers and two loan players. Port Vale was roared on by 6,000 raucous fans. The goal by Estevao Willian was awarded after a lengthy video assistant referee check for offside. Enzo Fernandez received a two-match suspension after the midfielder publicly questioned whether he would be at the club next season.
Liam Rosenior can now prepare for a Wembley appearance after a run of four damaging defeats.
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Chelsea and Port Vale clashed in the FA Cup, with a coveted semi-final spot at Wembley on the line. The match was filled with drama and talking points - leaving fans eager to dissect every moment.
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