The Ukrainian team was “on fire” with a difference of two goals, but managed to avoid defeat.
ChelseaUkrainian winger Mikhail Mudrik drew away with Aston Villain the match of the 35th round of the English Premier League (EPL). The match at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham ended with the score 2:2.
In the opening of the meeting, Unai Emery's team took the lead – in the fourth minute of the game, London defender Mark Cucurella cut the ball into his team's goal after a shot from Lions midfielder John McGinn.
The Blues had a chance to pull back in the 16th minute, but Nicholas Jackson's goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR review.
The home side doubled their lead late in the first half – in the 42nd minute, an accurate strike struckMorgan Rogers.
After the break, Mauricio Pochettino's men reduced the gap – Noni Madueke in the 62nd minute from outside the penalty area shot low into the far corner.
In the 81st minute, the “pensioners” scored for the second time – Conor Gallagher received the ball from Madueke and made a beautiful shot from -outside the penalty area he hit the far top nine.
In injury time, Chelsea could even snatch victory. In the 90+5th minute, Axel Disasi headed in Benoit Badiashile's cross from the left flank from close range. However, this goal was also canceled out – Badiashile pushed his opponent in the back before making the serve.
Mudryk started for the Londoners and spent 90 minutes on the field, after which he was replaced by Cesare Casadei. In the 82nd minute, Mikhail earned a yellow card. This match was the 27th for the 23-year-old Ukrainian this Premier League season, he scored 4 goals and 2 assists.
Review of the match “Aston Villa” – “Chelsea”
After this draw, Chelsea (48 points) remained in ninth place in the Premier League. “Aston Villa” (67 points) is in fourth position.
On May 2, Mudryk and Co. will host Tottenham in the rescheduled match of the 26th round of the English Championship, and Emery’s team will compete away from home on May 5 Brighton.”