FA Cup 5th Round: Brighton Kicks Out Chelsea As Man City Triumph To Next Round

Enzo Maresca’s team took the lead in the fifth minute when Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen inadvertently directed Cole Palmer’s cross into his net, a significant error that Chelsea failed to capitalize on.

Nevertheless, Jack Clarke regained the lead for Ipswich in the 28th minute and added another goal in the 37th minute, while Jaden Philogene’s effort in the 63rd minute completed the rout.

The English champions equalized after 56 minutes when Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov inadvertently redirected Rico Lewis’s shot into the net, marking Khusanov’s first goal since joining City from Lens during the January transfer window.

George Hirst’s penalty in the second minute was quickly equalized by Joel Latibeaudiere in the eighth minute for the hosts.

Scott Parker’s side took the lead in the 77th minute when Marcus Edwards scored from close range on his debut after joining on loan from Sporting Lisbon.

They equalized in the 12th minute when Joel Veltman’s cross found Georginio Rutter, who skillfully manoeuvred between Chelsea defenders Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo to head the ball into the far corner.

Brighton completed their comeback in the 57th minute when Mitoma executed a delicate finish past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez despite the visitors’ protests for a handball.

At Brisbane Road, Manchester City faced an early setback when Jamie Donley’s long-range shot struck the crossbar and deflected off City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, giving Leyton Orient an unexpected lead..

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