In the blink of an eye, Ward-Prowse finally found a chance to shoot!
With a powerful volley, he slashed Chelsea's lead to just one goal!
Three to two.
This was Ward-Prowse's personal brilliance on full display.
His sharp breakthrough was simply remarkable.
After scoring, Ward-Prowse didn't waste a second. He decisively picked up the ball from the net and sprinted back with lightning speed.
He placed the ball at the center circle, signaling Southampton's determination to keep fighting.
For Chelsea, the pressure was now immense. They had to manage the game's tempo carefully in the final fifteen minutes.
In the webcast room, commentator Zhan Jun began to voice his concerns for Chelsea.
"Although Chelsea's players have performed admirably tonight, conceding this late in the game isn't what coach Conte would've wanted."
Indeed, this wasn't a situation Conte had anticipated.
Chelsea was now treading on thin ice. If Southampton managed to score another goal, the outcome of the game could shift dramatically.
This was the moment that tested Conte's tactical acumen.
Should Chelsea focus on defending their fragile lead, or should they press forward to maintain their dominance?
After a moment of deliberation, Conte made his decision.
Attack.
Chelsea would continue to push forward.
This decision underscored Conte's belief in his team's offensive strength.
In the ensuing minutes, Chelsea launched relentless attacks, showing no fear of Southampton's potential counterattacks.
Undoubtedly, Chelsea's offensive capabilities were still exceptional.
In midfield, Su Luo took possession of the ball and immediately sent out a precise pass.
Tonight, Su Luo's passing had been nothing short of phenomenal.
Every ball he sent seemed perfectly calculated, pinpointing teammates with uncanny accuracy.
At that moment, Su Luo's pass split the Southampton defense wide open.
A massive gap appeared in Southampton's backline.
Southampton's defenders had made a critical error—they didn't apply enough pressure on Su Luo when he had the ball outside the penalty area.
Their reasoning was simple: as long as Su Luo stayed out of the box, he wouldn't pose much of a threat to their goal.
But that decision proved fatal.
The very next second, Su Luo unleashed a brilliant through ball, threading it effortlessly into the penalty area.
The pass was perfectly timed and precise.
Lukaku's movement drew away several defenders, creating space for Hazard.
The ball landed squarely at Hazard's feet.
Without hesitation, Hazard struck.
It was a commanding shot, and it shattered Southampton's defense completely.
Goal!
Once again, Su Luo rose to the occasion when his team needed him the most.
At the same time, Hazard's shot was flawless—powerful and precise.
The ball rocketed past the goalkeeper, leaving no time for a save.
In the stands, Chelsea fans erupted into wild celebrations.
The stadium shook with the sound of thousands of voices chanting Hazard's name.
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