Chelsea met the third-placed bottom of the league and gave them a “carload” of goals in the quarter-finals of the Cup
Article by Daniel Grigore – Published Saturday, 04 April 2026, 22:54 / Updated Saturday, 04 April 2026 23:03
Chelsea beat her 7-0 on Port Valelast placed in the third league, and advanced to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
The only third league team (League One) left in the FA Cup had a fiery mission, to go to Chelsea's ground and try a surprise of proportions.
The small team from Stoke-on-Trent had no chance, however. Liam Rosenior threw almost all the “heavies” into the fray except Moises Caicedo, and the game and the result were according to the difference in value.
Chelsea conceded 7 goals to Port Vale and advance to the semi-finals of the FA Cup
The “Blues” opened the scoring quickly, in the 2nd minute through Jorrel Hatoand they struck twice more before the break: in '25 he scored João Pedroin '42 Lawrence-Gabriel sent the ball into his own goal.
The second half was even more stinging for Port Vale, who are going through a horror period. Coughing made it 4-0 in the 57th minute, Andrey Santos scored in '69 from a corner taken by Estevaoand the latter became a scorer in the 82nd minute, pushing the ball into the net in front of the goal.
The final score was determined by Alejandro Garnachoin the 90th+2nd minute, from the penalty. Manchester City also qualified for the semifinals (4-0 against Liverpool). At this time, Southampton – Arsenal are playing, and on Sunday the last “quarter”, West Ham – Leeds United, is scheduled.
