Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Chelsea 2-2 Barcelona (4-2 pens): Blues win shoot-out after Hazard wondergoal

Luis Enrique's side looked to have sealed a win with two second half goals after Eden Hazard's solo strike, but Gary Cahill's header forced the game to penalties



Thibaut Courtois sealed a penalty shoot-out victory for Chelsea over Barcelona in the International Champions Cup.

Barcelona looked to be heading for a victory after Luis Suarez and Sandro cancelled out Eden Hazard's sublime opener during the second half.

But Gary Cahill headed in from close range in the closing stages - and picked up a bloody nose in the process - to force the game to a penalties.

Alen Halilovic chipped his spot kick against the bar and Courtois saved from Pique as Loic Remy scored the winning penalty.

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