Chelsea vs Frankfurt: Kepa Arrizabalaga the hero as Blues win on penalties to reach Europa League final

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Chelsea v Eintracht Frankfurt: Europa League semi-final preview

Chelsea beat Frankfurt 4-3 in a penalty shootout at Stamford Bridge as the Blues reached the final of the Europa League.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek put Chelsea 2-1 in front on aggregate with a well-taken goal after half an hour tonight, only for Jovic to reply just before the hour to make it 2-2 on aggregate.

The match went to penalties, where Kepa saved twice in the shootout and Eden Hazard hit the winner.

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Key Points

• Pedro scored crucial away goal for Chelsea in 1-1 draw in Frankfurt
• Roben Loftus-Cheek puts Blues in front at Stamford Bridge
• Luka Jovic equalises to bring the tie level on aggregate at 2-2
• Chelsea win shootout to reach final in Baku against Arsenal

[9 May 2019 20:11 · Callum Rice-Coates]

GOAL! Valencia 1-0 Arsenal (Gameiro)

11 minutes

Valencia break quickly from an Arsenal attack and Guedes finds space - far too much of it - down the left. He picks out Rodrigo, who crosses for Gameiro to tap in from close range. A sloppy goal to concede for Arsenal, who are now very much on the back foot.

[9 May 2019 20:15 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Chelsea 0-0 Frankfurt

12 minutes

Frankfurt are holding their own at Stamford Bridge so far, and its the away fans making most of the noise. A goalless draw works for Chelsea, though.

[9 May 2019 20:16 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 1-0 Arsenal

14 minutes

Arsenal are on the ropes. Guedes, again, races into open space on the left and picks out Rodrigo in the middle. He looks in an excellent position to convert, but his shot cannons back off Gameiro. Valencia are rampant.

[9 May 2019 20:18 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Chelsea 0-0 Frankfurt

13 minutes

Chelsea want a penalty! A good move takes the hosts into the box, where the ball breaks to Loftus Cheek at the back post.He's bundled over but the referee isn't interested.

[9 May 2019 20:18 · Callum Rice-Coates]

GOAL! Valencia 1-1 Arsenal (Aubameyang)

17 minutes

Brilliant from Aubameyang! Completely against the run of play, Arsenal counter attack and their top scorer finishes superbly into the bottom corner from just outside the box. That goal makes it 2-4 on aggregate, and means Valencia need to score two more to take it to extra-time.

[9 May 2019 20:20 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Chelsea 0-0 Frankfurt

16 minutes

Kepa makes an excellent save to deny Da Costa, who hits a powerful volley towards the top corner. The visitors are on top at Stamford Bridge.

[9 May 2019 20:23 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 1-1 Arsenal

22 minutes

Valencia have been subdued slightly by Arsenal's goal. The crowd are a little quieter and the visitors have settled. They're forced into more defending, though, as Valencia attack again down the left, winning a corner which Arsenal hack clear.

[9 May 2019 20:24 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 1-1 Arsenal

23 minutes

Valencia work the ball towards the box and a ball is played up towards Gameiro. Sokratis gets there first, but the ball drops to Wass, who hits a looping shot well over the bar.

[9 May 2019 20:27 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 1-1 Arsenal

25 minutes

Xhaka sends an Arsenal corner towards the back post, where it's met by Aubameyang. His header flies well over the bar.

[9 May 2019 20:28 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Chelsea 0-0 Frankfurt

24 minutes

Trapp makes a strong save to deny Giroud, who guides an Emerson cross towards goal at the near post. Chelsea are asserting their authority on this game now and Hazard, crucially, is getting more involved.