Brighton & Hove Albion have bounced back from a humbling defeat at Nottingham Forest with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round. The Seagulls came from behind to edge out their Premier League rivals, thanks in large part to a brilliant strike from Kaoru Mitoma.
The match got off to a disastrous start for Brighton, as Bart Verbruggen’s mistake gifted Chelsea the lead just five minutes into the game. However, the hosts responded strongly and equalized seven minutes later through Georginio Rutter’s header.
Mitoma then sealed the win with a stunning second-half effort, flicking over Robert Sanchez to give Brighton a 2-1 advantage. The victory was a massive boost for the Seagulls, who had suffered an ignominious defeat at Nottingham Forest just last weekend.
Manager Fabian Hurzeler was delighted with his side’s response, praising Tariq Lamptey and Kaoru Mitoma for their performances. “We all know what we get from Tariq Lamptey,” he said. “He is a great team player and put in a very good performance.” Hurzeler also praised Mitoma, saying that the Japanese forward has shown his commitment to the club.
The win sets Brighton up for a favorable draw in the next round of the FA Cup, where they will face Exeter City on Tuesday evening.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-chelsea-live-stream-score-result-b2694157.html