Hazard coolly slotted Chelsea ahead from the spot

BeSoccer 5 years ago 14.4k
Hazard broke the deadlock at Wembley. Captura/BBCSport

After being taken down in the box, Eden Hazard stepped up to take the penalty and had no trouble slotting it home to put Chelsea ahead in the FA Cup final.

The 'Blues' faced Manchester United at Wembley on Saturday afternoon with both sides hoping to salvage something from an otherwise disappointing season, domestically and in Europe.

However, it was Chelsea were dealt the first blow, breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute.

Cesc Fabregas sent Hazard charging toward goal, who easily brushed Phil Jones aside with his blistering pace.

After he entered the box, Jones tried to recover but ended up taking out the player instead of the ball leaving Michael Oliver with no choice but to point to the spot.

Hazard confidently stepped up, sending David De Gea the wrong way before coolly slotting the ball into the bottom right-hand corner to edge Chelsea ahead.

Check out the penalty for yourself:

 

 

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