Enzo Fernandez fires Chelsea past Leeds into the FA Cup final | OneFootball

Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Ao Tanaka was presented with a chance to open the scoring from a free kick four minutes into the game, but he dragged his effort wide.

Enzo Fernandez had Chelsea’s first attempt on goal from distance, but his effort was comfortably collected by Lucas Perri.

Brenden Aaronson could’ve fired Leeds ahead after he was found by Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but he was denied by Robert Sanchez.

Fernandez opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, heading home Pedro Neto’s pinpoint cross to give Chelsea the lead.

Chelsea appealed for a red card after Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled Marc Cucurella’s hair, but VAR stuck with referee Jarred Gillett’s decision.

Joao Pedro volleyed narrowly wide before Noah Okafor blazed his effort over the bar at the other end.

Anton Stach almost restored parity for the Whites with an effort from 25 yards out after the break, but Sanchez palmed away his strike.

Joao Pedro had a chance to double the Blues’ lead after neat work from Malo Gusto and Fernandez, but he failed to get his shot off.

Calvert-Lewin went close again to equalising for Leeds after he met Okafor’s cross, but Sanchez denied him.

Leeds pushed hard for an equaliser, but Chelsea stood firm to book their place in the final. Chelsea will face Manchester City at Wembley on May 16.