Chelsea U23 thump Spurs as Ballo on scoresheet | OneFootball

Chelsea enjoyed an impressive 4-1 win against Tottenham U23 on Sunday.

George McEachran's early penalty was added to by Thierno Ballo inside half-an-hour at Hotspur Way and although Kion Etete pulled one back with a spot-kick on the stroke of half-time, Harvey Vale's header – which crashed in via the crossbar and the back of goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi – and George Nunn's side-footed volley in the second period made sure of the points for the visitors.

Captain Jamie Bowden, who would likely have taken the initial Spurs penalty had he not been temporarily forced to leave the field following treatment in the wake of the challenge leading to the decision, saw another spot-kick saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Ethan Wady in the closing moments.

The Blues leapfrogged Spurs and Blackburn into second with the result – a point behind both teams with three games remaining, with Manchester City clear at the top.