Last updated on September 15, 2025
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Caicedo mobbed by teammates after taking the lead.
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Chelsea were left frustrated after letting victory slip away in the final minutes of their Premier League clash with Brentford, which ended 2-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The Blues made a slow start and looked short of ideas going forward.
Brentford, on the other hand, were sharp and hungry.
Their reward came in the 35th minute when Kevin Schade ran onto a clever ball from Jordan Henderson and coolly slotted past the keeper.
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Chelsea went into the break trailing and with only one shot on target.
Chelsea’s Fightback
Things changed in the second half after manager Enzo Maresca brought on Cole Palmer.
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The young forward needed just five minutes to make an impact, calmly finishing off a good move in the 61st minute to bring Chelsea level.
With momentum on their side, Chelsea pushed for more.
Their patience paid off in the 85th minute when Moisés Caicedo unleashed a powerful strike from the edge of the box to give the visitors the lead.
At that point, Chelsea looked set for all three points.
Heartbreak at the Death
But Brentford had other ideas.
Deep into stoppage time, a long throw-in caused chaos in Chelsea’s box, and substitute Fábio Carvalho pounced to score at the back post.
The home fans erupted, and Chelsea were left stunned.
Key Performers
- Cole Palmer: Made an instant impact from the bench, scoring Chelsea’s first goal.
- Moisés Caicedo: Showed his quality with a thunderous strike that nearly won it.
- Kevin Schade: Brentford’s lively forward, who opened the scoring.
- Fábio Carvalho: The hero for Brentford with a dramatic late equaliser.
What It Means
Chelsea showed character to fight back from a goal down, but once again their defensive lapses cost them points.
Conceding from a throw-in so late in the game highlighted their lack of focus in key moments.
For Brentford, the draw felt like a win.
Their resilience and never-give-up attitude earned them a valuable point against one of the league’s top sides.
