Premier League leaders Chelsea have qualified for the final of the 2017 FA Cup after beating second placed Tottenham 4-2 in an explosive encounter on Saturday, April 22, 2017.
Chelsea opened the scoring through Willian who shot his side ahead barely 5 minutes into the epic fixture.
In a dramatic fashion, Spurs restored parity for the in-form Tottenham in the 18th minute as the game gradually progressed into a highly entertaining showdown.
Chelsea star Eden Hazard
Again it was Willian who put the Blues ahead when he scored from the spot in the 43rd minute as both teams went into the break with the hosts leading 2 – 1.
Like a wounded lion, Spurs raised their game right from the start of the second half and were eventually rewarded in the 52nd minute when Dele Alli beat Chelsea defense to draw his side level yet again to make it 2-2.
NAIJ.com can report that Eden Hazard came off the bench to score the third goal for the Blues in the 75th minute before Nemanja Matic's 80th minute goal condemned Spurs to a defeat.