"The Blues" Chelsea scored without restraint, thrashing Port Vale at home to advance to the FA Cup semifinals.
In the English FA Cup 2025-26 season quarterfinals on Saturday night, 4 Apr 2022 GMT+7, the notable match saw "The Blues" Chelsea host Port Vale from League One at Stamford Bridge.
Just 2 minutes into the first half, Chelsea took the lead 1-0 with a left-footed shot from Jorell Hato. Then in the 25th minute, Joao Pedro doubled the lead to 2-0. Before halftime, in the 42nd minute, Chelsea extended their lead to 3-0 thanks to an own goal by Port Vale defender Jordan Gabriel, ending the half at that score.
In the second half, at the 57th minute, Chelsea stretched their lead to 4-0 when Malo Gusto crossed to Tosin Adarabioyo, who headed the ball into the net.
Then in the 69th minute, the lead grew to 5-0 as Estevao delivered a corner kick that Andrey Santos headed home cleanly.
By the 82nd minute, Chelsea were 6-0 ahead following a close-range finish by Estevao. In stoppage time at the 90+2 minute mark, Chelsea were awarded a penalty, which Alejandro Garnacho calmly converted, making it 7-0.
The match ended with Chelsea thrashing Port Vale 7-0, securing their place in the FA Cup semifinals.