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Chelsea received a penalty in the 82nd minute of their Champions League tie against Sevilla tonight, allowing Olivier Giroud to secure his fourth goal of the night.
Sergi Gómez pushed Giroud into the area after a dangerous cross from the right wing by Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta.
The Frenchman confidently stepped forward moments after sealing a perfect hat-trick when he threw the ball into the upper corner, sending the Sevilla goalkeeper down the wrong path.
Giroud today against Sevilla:
1 – goal with the left foot
1 – goal with the right foot
1 – header goal
1 – penalty
Chelsea 4-0? #SEVCHE #SevillaChelsea pic.twitter.com/Oma2CYHHH2– Ranks of Yanks (@YanksRanks) December 2, 2020
Images from beIN Sports and BT Sport.
Giroud has been brilliant lately, the target man has proven once again that there really shouldn’t be any question marks about his ability.
Julen Lopetegui’s page just couldn’t with Giroud tonight, what a performance.