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Soccer News of Thursday, 12 August 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Chukwueze’s Villarreal beaten by Chelsea in UEFA Super Cup

Chelsea lifted the UEFA Super Cup yesterday Chelsea lifted the UEFA Super Cup yesterday

Super Eagles and Villareal striker, Samuel Chukwueze missed out on an opportunity to win another European trophy as his side lost the UEFA Super Cup final to Chelsea on Wednesday.

The diminutive winger missed out on the tie due to injury.

Villarreal fell behind in the 27th minutes when Morrocan forward Hakim Ziyech converted Kai Havertz’ low cross from the left.

The Yellow Submarines leveled the scores with 15 minutes left to play after Spanish forward Gerrard Moreno finished off a good move from Boulaye Dia, Brila.net reports.

The goal took the match to extra time and there was nothing to separate them after another 30 minutes of action.

The game headed to penalty shoot-out and Chelsea held their nerves to win their second UEFA Super Cup tie with a 6-5 win.