Chelsea vs Slavia: Marcos Alonso’s late winner sees Blues take one step towards semi-final
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Your support makes all the difference.Marcos Alonso's late header dragged a lacklustre Chelsea to a 1-0 Europa League win at Slavia Prague.
The Spain full-back ghosted clear in the box to nod home Willian's teasing far-post cross, to hand the Blues the slender advantage midway through their quarter-final.
Chelsea came very close drawing their last-eight first leg tie at the Sinobo Stadium, the Blues struggling for fluency throughout a niggly night in Prague.
Replacement Ruben Loftus-Cheek's smart spin and break turned Slavia's defence at the death however, before Willian served up the perfect cross.
Alonso's third goal of the season and second in the Europa League proved just enough for Chelsea then, but the Stamford Bridge men will hardly be happy with their performance.
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Arsenal 2-0 Napoli
38 minutes
Ozil is fouled on the left and swings the resulting set piece towards the back post, where Ramsey is waiting. The Welshman drills the ball back towards goal, forcing Meret to parry away. Napoli eventually manage to clear.
Arsenal 2-0 Napoli
39 minutes
Another flowing Arsenal move leaves Napoli reeling. The ball is worked to Aubemeyang on the edge of the box and the Gunners' top scorer hits a low shot towards the bottom corner. Meret gets down to save and just about collects the ball before it reaches Lacazette on the rebound.
Arsenal 2-0 Napoli
41 minutes
Another opportunity for Aubameyang, who's cleverly picked out by Maitland-Niles and tries to chip the ball over Meret. The goalkeeper reads it well and makes the save.
Arsenal 2-0 Napoli
42 minutes
A rare forage forward for Napoli as Ramsey loses the ball in midfield. Mario Rui, forward from left back, cuts onto his right and tries an ambitious shot from distance. It sails over the bar.
Slavia Prague 0-0 Chelsea
43 minutes
Slavia are still making life difficult for Chelsea, who have had the best chance of the game but struggled to assert themselves on their opposition. Azpilicueta has had to be alert to deal with the threat of Stoch.
Arsenal 2-0 Napoli
45 minutes
Big chance! Napoli work the ball well out to Callejon, who cuts back into the path of Insigne. The diminutive forward is free in the middle, with time and space to pick his spot, but blazes over the bar. A let off for Arsenal.
Arsenal 2-0 Napoli
45 minutes
Arsenal go up the other end and nearly add a third. Aubameyang latches onto a deep cross at the back post and hooks the ball back into the middle. Ramsey is there to prod at goal, but Meret clutches the ball to his chest.
Half time: It's half time at the Emirates, where Arsenal are dominant, and in Prague, where Chelsea have not found things easy.
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