Chelsea score three minutes into Mauricio Pochettino era – but fans miss out on goal due to technical issues
It only took three minutes for Chelsea to score their first goal under the new manager, Mauricio Pochettino. Ian Maatsen was the one who found the back of the net against Wrexham. Unfortunately, some Blues fans were unable to witness the goal due to technical difficulties on the club’s website and app.
Maatsen’s goal came after a well-executed attack by Chelsea in the Florida Cup. The 21-year-old Dutchman received a pass from summer signing Nicolas Jackson and confidently finished the move by scoring past veteran goalkeeper Ben Foster.
However, many supporters missed the goal because they encountered issues while trying to log in to Chelsea’s website and app. This led to frustration among fans, who took to social media to express their disappointment. Some fans even questioned the reliability of the Chelsea website.
In the meantime, Maatsen’s goal was shared on Twitter by Chelsea FC, but this did little to appease the fans who were unable to watch the game due to technical problems.
Another fan expressed their disappointment, stating that Chelsea needs to fix their website, as they stayed up late only to miss out on the action.
Maatsen later added a second goal in the 42nd minute, further solidifying Chelsea’s dominance in the first half. Pochettino opted for a youthful lineup against Wrexham, leaving out several star players such as Mykhailo Mudryk, Enzo Fernandez, Levi Colwill, and Noni Madueke. Christopher Nkunku and Raheem Sterling were also on the bench for this match.
Overall, it was an eventful start to the Mauricio Pochettino era at Chelsea, marred only by technical issues that prevented some fans from witnessing the early goal by Ian Maatsen.
The wait is finally over as Mauricio Pochettino’s first match as Chelsea head coach resulted in a 1-0 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night. While Chelsea fans had to wait over three years for Pochettino’s return to the manager’s chair, their joy was short-lived as technical issues prevented those watching from seeing Willian’s goal which gave the Blues the victory three minutes into the match.
The match marked the beginning of a new era under Pochettino, who already has supporters confident of a successful season with the Blues. In vibrant performance, Chelsea was able to conjure up chances with Willian eventually pouncing on one to give his side the lead in the opening stages of the game. But those watching the game at home were left frustrated when the goal wasn’t broadcast due to technical difficulties, leaving them unable to savour the moment.
It was a game of two halves, with Tottenham beginning brightly but eventually being overrun by a dominant Chelsea performance in the second 45 minutes. Tottenham enjoy the lion’s share of possession in the opening stages, but it was Chelsea that carved out the best chances with the Blues taking a deserved lead through Willian’s goal.
Despite their technical issues, it was a promising start for Pochettino and his team who look to continue their fine form when they take on Leeds United in the league next week. Chelsea’s victory came as a welcome relief for fans, as well as for Pochettino, as the side were looking to put a difficult past season behind them and restore order to the blue side of London.
This match marked a historic event for both clubs, and hopefully the technical issues won’t overshadow the remarkable occasion. This result will certainly give Pochettino’s team and their fans the confidence boost that they needed, and with the Argentine at the helm, Chelsea could be set for a much-improved season.