Chelsea secured a spot in the FA Cup Final with a 1-0 win over Leeds United, thanks to Enzo Fernandez's first-half goal. The match took place at Wembley Stadium, marking a successful start for interim coach Calum McFarlane.
Key points
Chelsea won 1-0 against Leeds United
Enzo Fernandez scored the only goal
Match took place at Wembley Stadium
Chelsea will face Manchester City in the FA Cup Final
Leeds dominated possession and attempts in the second half
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Chelsea began life after Liam Rosenior by winning a berth in the FA Cup Final with a 1-0 victory over Leeds United at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Leeds host Burnley on Friday in the Premier League, while Chelsea will welcome Nottingham Forest to London a few days later for a rare 10am ET Monday kickoff.
Chelsea vs Leeds final score: 1-0
Enzo Fernandez 24'
Full time — Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
Pragmatic Chelsea held firm up the middle and really stopped Leeds' attack, which remains absent a true game-changing talisman across the front three.
Q&A
What was the score of the Chelsea vs Leeds FA Cup match?
Chelsea won the match 1-0 against Leeds United.
Who scored the winning goal for Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final?
Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal for Chelsea in the 23rd minute.
When is the FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City?
The FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester City is scheduled for Saturday, May 16.
How did Leeds perform in the second half against Chelsea?
Leeds had a strong second half, controlling 52% of possession and out-attempting Chelsea 6-1.
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He piledrives a shot that Sanchez slaps over for a corner kick. He replaced Jaka Bijol at the break, while Joe Rodon is also into the game for James Justin.
Chelsea deal with the corner and keep their leads.
Halftime — Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
And so Leeds do get to the locker room down just one goal after the match settled down a bit in the final stanza of the first half.
Shot attempts are 6-4 to Chelsea but Leeds do have a higher xG and will find hope in counterattacking as Aaronson nearly had them ahead about seven minutes before Fernandez put the Blues in front.
Chelsea making more danger
That's more like it from Garnacho, who shakes a defender on the left and drills an invitation along the grass of the six, absent receiver.
A second goal before the break would make the weight on Leeds a bit too heavy.
Enzo Fernandez goal (video) — Chelsea 1-0 Leeds United
The Blues go in front through captain Enzo Fernandez.
Pascal Struijk dawdles after taking down a long Robert Sanchez ball from the back.
Pedro takes the ball and quickly sends Fernandez into the 18, where the Argentine slashes it past Lucas Perri.
1-0, 24'.
Blues using the left
Enzo Fernandez gives Joao Pedro a chance from the left side.
It's a tough angle and Pedro claps the near post.
Alejandro Garnacho has gotten the ball a lot on the left side and it seems to be an area of focus. He's yet to make the most of it.
0-0, 23'.
Big save from Robert Sanchez
A terrific combination play from Leeds has Brenden Aaronson into the box and he tries to roll the ball inside the far post but Robert Sanchez does very well to get his ankle on the ball and send it wide for a corner.
Sanchez then collects the corner after it's headed into the air.
0-0, 16'.
Leeds win first-minute free kick
Noah Okafor leads a driving run down the center and Moises Caicedo fouls him 2-3 yards outside the box.
The kick won't be taken immediately as Malo Gusto is dealing with a rogue stud from the boot of Ao Tanaka.
Underway
How will the Blues look in their first match after the firing of Liam Rosenior, as Cole Palmer is on the bench and Tosin Adarabioyo gets a start in the back line?
Reeling Chelsea begin life after Liam Rosenior with a huge FA Cup semifinal against Leeds United at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
The Blues fired Rosenior earlier this week with Chelsea spiraling out of the UEFA Champions League race thanks to a five-match losing run in which the side failed to score a goal.
Leeds have put even more of focus on the FA Cup after pulling nine points clear of the bottom three. Daniel Farke's men would consider Premier League survival and a stunning trip to the final as a big success.
The injury report will play a huge part in this tie, because Joao Pedro, Reece James, and Cole Palmer are huge parts of what Chelsea do well and Estevao's absence won't help at all. Liam Delap and Alejandro Garnacho have struggled, and Leeds will be very up for the occasion. The Blues should escape this to reach the final but it's going to be tricky. Chelsea 2-1 (4-3 pens) Leeds United
How to watch Chelsea vs Leeds live, FA Cup stream link and start time
