Chelsea v Borussia Dortmund LIVE result: Champions League score as Sterling and Havertz send Chelsea through
Chelsea 2-0 Borussia Dortmund (agg: 2-1): The Blues impressed and, after early frustration, Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz sent them into the quarter finals
A first-half goal from Raheem Sterling and a controversial penalty by Kai Havertz overturned a first-leg deficit and propelled Chelsea into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund.
Just as they had in Germany three weeks ago when Dortmund won 1-0, 2021 champions Chelsea squandered chance after chance in the first half, with Germany’s Havertz hitting the post. But in the 43rd minute, Ben Chilwell crossed into the box and found England teammate Sterling.
Sterling air-kicked his first effort, then sidestepped Marco Reus and sent his second high into the net to put the teams level on aggregate.
Early in the second half a Chilwell cross smacked into the outstretched hand of defender Marius Wolf and Dutch referee Danny Makkelie gave the penalty after being called to the VAR screen. Havertz hit the keeper’s left-hand post and play resumed for a few seconds until VAR alerted Makkelie that Dortmund players had encroached into the area. Havertz retook the kick and sent the ball the same way but this time it squeezed inside the post for a 53rd-minute strike.
It was Dortmund’s first defeat following wins in their previous 10 matches and a boost for Chelsea, who have struggled for form under Graham Potter since the turn of the year. Relive all the action as Chelsea host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last 16:
Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund (2-1 agg)
76 mins: Disallowed goal! Mateo Kovacic brings the ball through midfield and threads a forward pass into the path of Raheem Sterling.
Sterling makes his run in behind, takes the ball into the penalty area and squares it to Conor Gallagher who walks it into the net.
Then the offside flag goes up and the replays show that Sterling was offside by a toe.
Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund (2-1 agg)
73 mins: The Dortmund fans are making a lot of noise in their section of the stands, urging their players on. Chelsea have been disciplined in defence.
They win a couple of consecutive corners but neither set piece troubles the Dortmund goalkeeper.
Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund (2-1 agg)
70 mins: Lovely from Chelsea! They’re forced to defend deep but Marc Cucurella wins the ball inside his own box and sends the Blues forward on the break.
Sterling, Havertz and James bomb up the pitch before Conor Gallagher is slipped into the box and wins the home side a corner.
Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund (2-1 agg)
67 mins: Graham Potter is looking for more control in midfield as he looks to close out this game for Chelsea. Conor Gallagher comes on to replace Joao Felix.
Dortmund have also made a change with teenager Jamie Bynoe-Gittens replacing Salih Ozcan.
Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund (2-1 agg)
64 mins: Dortmund have lost seven of their last eight knockout games in the Champions League and three of their last four ties versus English clubs.
That’s a good sign for Chelsea. Bellingham sends the ball out to Wolf on the right wing and he slips it up to Reyna. Reyna takes the ball up alongside the box before cutting it back to Wolf who shoots and forces a sharp stop out of Arrizabalaga.
Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund (2-1 agg)
61 mins: What Chelsea don’t want to do is settle for this lead and give Dortmund too much time on the ball. Emre Can bends a shot from range towards goal but Kepa Arrizabalaga has it covered.
The visitors have been dictating play since the penalty went in.
Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund (2-1 agg)
58 mins: Giovanni Reyna takes a shot from just outside the penalty area but Ben Chilwell gets in front of the effort and heads it clear.
Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund (2-1 agg)
55 mins: Can Dortmund respond? So far it’s been Chelsea dictating play and creating chances, they’ve scored two of them but the visitors now have to get at least one back.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund (2-1 agg) - Havertz, 53'⚽️
53 mins: It’s the same technique. The goalkeeper dives the same way but the result is different. Havertz slots this attempt into the bottom corner.
Chelsea double their lead in the game and go in front in the tie!
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