02.02.2026 10:02
Chelsea came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 against West Ham United; a tough challenge and the ensuing fight between Adama Traore and Cucurella in the dying minutes of the match overshadowed the night. Adama Traore threw Chelsea player Cucurella like a bag.
In the 24th week of the Premier League, Chelsea made a significant impact by coming back from a 2-0 deficit against West Ham United to win the match 3-2 at Stamford Bridge. The tension that arose in the dying minutes of the match overshadowed the game itself.
CHELSEA'S MAGNIFICENT COMEBACK
West Ham United started the match effectively, closing the first half with goals from Jarrod Bowen in the 7th minute and Summerville in the 36th minute, leading 2-0. Chelsea, starting the second half with three substitutions, took control of the game. Joao Pedro reduced the deficit to one in the 57th minute, while Cucurella equalized the score to 2-2 in the 70th minute. The home team took the lead 3-2 with Enzo Fernandez's goal assisted by Joao Pedro in the 90th minute, winning the match.
TENSION ESCALATED IN EXTRA TIME
In the dying minutes of the match, the tension rose. West Ham's new signing Adama Traore made a harsh intervention in a duel with Cucurella, bringing the Spanish player down like a wrestler. After the incident, Traore protested vehemently to the assistant referee, and the situation escalated with Joao Pedro's intervention from behind.
TODIBO RECEIVED A RED CARD
In the ensuing scuffle, West Ham defender Todibo grabbed Joao Pedro by the throat. After the referee's intervention, Joao Pedro and Adama Traore received yellow cards, while Todibo was sent off with a red card for his aggressive action.
FORMIDABLE CHELSEA, STATIC WEST HAM
With this result, Chelsea raised their points to 40, winning 6 of their last 7 matches and improving their form. West Ham United, on the other hand, left the field empty-handed after conceding goals in the second half, remaining at 20 points.