Brighton 3-1 Chelsea

A strong Chelsea side was on the wrong side of a disappointing 3-1 scoreline away to Championship side Brighton on Saturday.

Despite going ahead in the first half thanks a to a well-taken strike from Lamps, the Blues lost their third preseason game in a row. Things will have to improve in time for next week’s Community Shield clash against champions Man City.

After 35 minutes Lamps put the visitors in front after Torres expertly stepped over a diagonal ball from Ramires. It ran straight into the Lamps’ path and he made no mistake with the finish.

But just two minutes later the score was level. Even at full-length Cech was only able to get his fingertips to Vicente’s side-footed effort. Then, before half time, the big ‘keeper was called into action again. He did well to knock the ball out of the path of Vicente, but the Seagull’s Ashely Barnes was on hand to fire the loose ball into the net: 2-1 to Brighton.

The Blues did have chances in the second half. Mikel found an opening for Ramires, but his shot was saved at the near post. Lamps and Torres later combined well, but in the end, Lamps’ shot was blocked.

Four minutes from time, Brighton’s victory was complete. After a clash that saw Luiz go down outside the area, a number of Blues players stopped and were caught napping. Andrew Crofts reacted quickly and slotted the ball past Cech.

A disappointing afternoon, but the Blues will have a chance to get back to winning ways next week!

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