League Cup - Welbeck Scores Chelsea Debut Goal, Estevao Forces Own Goal as Chelsea Advance 2-0

At 2:30 Beijing time on August 28, Chelsea faced Luton in the second round of the League Cup. With 35-year-old Welbeck scoring his first goal for the Blues and an own goal being created, Chelsea eventually defeated their opponents 2-0 to advance. Chelsea's third-round opponents will be Leeds United.

In the 11th minute, Palmer and Estevao combined for a one-two, but both of Palmer's follow-up efforts were saved by the opposing goalkeeper. In the 19th minute, Chelsea won a free kick in the attacking half. Palmer touched the ball backwards with his left foot, and James' excellent free kick was tipped away by the goalkeeper.

In the 39th minute, Estevao's left-footed shot from the left side went just wide of the far post. In the 44th minute, Estevao delivered a cross from the right, and Rogers' right-footed volley struck the crossbar and bounced away.

Five minutes after halftime, Gusto crossed from the right, and Welbeck rose high on the edge of the six-yard box to head home, scoring his first goal of his Chelsea career and giving the team a 1-0 lead.

In the 59th minute, Welbeck's right-footed shot went wide. In the 64th minute, Palmer's left-footed shot from the right side outside the penalty area brushed the crossbar and went out of play.

In the 79th minute, Estevao fired toward the far corner from the right side of the penalty area, and the ball was deflected into his own net by Ademola, an own goal, giving Chelsea a 2-0 lead.

The Blues eventually defeated their opponents 2-0, and they will face Leeds United in the third round of the League Cup.

Chelsea lineup:

39-Penders, 27-Gusto (67' 21-Hato), 34-Josh Acheampong, 5-Lacroix, 29-Chukwumeka, 24-James (67' 7-Pedro Neto), 4-Balco, 41-Estevao (80' 11-Gittens), 10-Palmer, 17-Rogers (68' 45-Lavia), 18-Welbeck (73' 9-Joao Pedro)