FA Cup Third Round: Chelsea Mahal Team Get Rid Of Preston North End Cheap Team

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva scored in the FA Cup match against Preston North End. (X/@ChelseaFC)

JAKARTA - Chelsea, an expensive team in the English Premier League had no trouble overcoming the low-cost valuable team resistance from Championship Division Preston North End 4-0 in the third round of the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge Stadium, Sunday, January 7 in the morning WIB.

Chelsea, who came down with the young squad, are still too strong for Preston, who certainly doesn't have a big budget to buy players.

Moreover, Preston has never moved from this second tier league. Chelsea's young squad also seems to be expensive when compared to Preston.

The most expensive player from the lower division club is no other than the striker Mulitin Osmajic. Preston brought in a player from Montenegro for only 2.1 million pounds.

Compare it with the price of Moises Caicedo which reached 115 million when it was brought in from Brighton and Hove Albion.

Meanwhile, in midfield, Enzo Fernandez became the most expensive player left by manager Mauricio Pochettino from the first minute of the match. Chelsea had to spend 119 million to buy Fernandez.

The purchase price of Caicedo itself could be more expensive than Preston's total squad. So, Chelsea's expensive squad should have won easily over Preston.

But in reality, Pochettin's team were frustrated to face a'stubborn' opponent and refused to give up in the face of a bumpy attack by the hosts. Even the Blues were unable to score throughout the first half.

Preston should be able to excel in possession of the ball. It's just that the weak final finish makes there no chance that a goal can be converted. The score of the first half is still 0-0.

Entering the second half, Chelsea began to rise and Preston had lost power to master the game.

Chelsea's efforts to dismantle the visitors' defense also paid off. Striker Armando Broja finally broke the deadlock after breaking into the opponent's goal in the 58th minute.

The Albania international striker successfully completed an assist from Malo Gusto. This is Broja's first goal after 11 times playing Pochettino.

No wonder the Argentine manager is satisfied with the performance of the 22-year-old player. Pochettino is optimistic that the goal will boost Broja's confidence.

"I think he played well and the goals he scored will improve his performance. This goal is important for the team and makes him more confident," Pochettino was quoted as saying by Livescore.

Yes, Broja's goal is very important because it makes Chelsea even more excited. On the other hand, the morale of Preston's players is starting to erode.

Especially after veteran defender Thiago Silva increased the lead in the 66th minute. The header of the oldest player at the club because he was 39 when he met Cole Palmer's pass changed the score to 2-0

Chelsea began to be unstoppable. Only three minutes later, the forward Raheem Sterling solidified the West London team's lead.

Furthermore, Sterling made the assist that Fernandez completed well in the 85th minute. Chelsea took a 4-0 lead and the score lasted until the end of the match. Chelsea advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup.