SPURS RATINGS: Pierluigi Gollini 5 – Conte’s decision to give back-to-back starts to the on-loan keeper from Atlanta over Hugo Lloris will be questioned. He made a couple of smart saves, but his performance was tarnished by a mistake made in the 18th minute, allowing Rudiger to score after failing to clear a corner. EPA
SPURS RATINGS: Pierluigi Gollini 5 – Conte’s decision to give back-to-back starts to the on-loan keeper from Atlanta over Hugo Lloris will be questioned. He made a couple of smart saves, but his performance was tarnished by a mistake made in the 18th minute, allowing Rudiger to score after failing to clear a corner. EPA
Japhet Tanganga 5 – Did not look comfortable in his defensive duties, failing to track Rudiger on multiple set pieces, which led to the Chelsea defender scoring. AP Photo
Japhet Tanganga 5 – Did not look comfortable in his defensive duties, failing to track Rudiger on multiple set pieces, which led to the Chelsea defender scoring. AP Photo
Davinson Sanchez 6 – Struggled in a dominant Chelsea display where he gave away possession cheaply at times. Headed a clearance straight at Werner early on, but the German forward couldn’t convert. EPA
Davinson Sanchez 6 – Struggled in a dominant Chelsea display where he gave away possession cheaply at times. Headed a clearance straight at Werner early on, but the German forward couldn’t convert. EPA
Ben Davies 6 – Looked to make amends for an own goal scored in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge but the defender repeatedly failed to stay goal-side against Lukaku, and he was lucky that the Belgian forward could not punish his mistakes. EPA
Ben Davies 6 – Looked to make amends for an own goal scored in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge but the defender repeatedly failed to stay goal-side against Lukaku, and he was lucky that the Belgian forward could not punish his mistakes. EPA
Emerson Royal 7 – Offered some positive attacking play for Spurs down the right and a powerful header was forced wide by Kepa after 60 minutes. EPA
Emerson Royal 7 – Offered some positive attacking play for Spurs down the right and a powerful header was forced wide by Kepa after 60 minutes. EPA
Matt Doherty 5 - Out of position at left-wing-back and he never looked comfortable before being taken off at 65 minutes. EPA
Matt Doherty 5 - Out of position at left-wing-back and he never looked comfortable before being taken off at 65 minutes. EPA
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 7 – A solid performance from the Dane. Came close with a deflected shot on 31 minutes and shortly afterwards thought he’d won a penalty, but it was overruled by VAR as the initial contact was outside the area. AFP
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 7 – A solid performance from the Dane. Came close with a deflected shot on 31 minutes and shortly afterwards thought he’d won a penalty, but it was overruled by VAR as the initial contact was outside the area. AFP
Harry Winks 6 – Tried to make things happen in the middle of the park but he was often pinned into his own half and so could not make any impact on the game. Getty Images
Harry Winks 6 – Tried to make things happen in the middle of the park but he was often pinned into his own half and so could not make any impact on the game. Getty Images
Lucas Moura 7 – His direct running appeared to be the only threat to the Chelsea defence. Drove forward at 13 minutes but sent his shot wayward. AFP
Lucas Moura 7 – His direct running appeared to be the only threat to the Chelsea defence. Drove forward at 13 minutes but sent his shot wayward. AFP
Giovani Lo Celso 7 – A determined performance from the Argentine who made a vital block on Sarr after 15 minutes and again at 51 minutes. EPA
Giovani Lo Celso 7 – A determined performance from the Argentine who made a vital block on Sarr after 15 minutes and again at 51 minutes. EPA
Harry Kane 6 – A subdued performance from the captain who saw his goal disallowed for offside after 63 minutes. He could have equalised just after the half-hour mark, but he couldn’t get on the end of Sanchez’ flick on from the corner. Reuters
Harry Kane 6 – A subdued performance from the captain who saw his goal disallowed for offside after 63 minutes. He could have equalised just after the half-hour mark, but he couldn’t get on the end of Sanchez’ flick on from the corner. Reuters
SUB: Ryan Sessegnon (Matt Doherty, 65) 5 – A frustrating cameo for the 21-year-old who lacked quality and could not seem to keep possession. Denied by Kepa in additional time. EPA
SUB: Ryan Sessegnon (Matt Doherty, 65) 5 – A frustrating cameo for the 21-year-old who lacked quality and could not seem to keep possession. Denied by Kepa in additional time. EPA
SUB: Bryan Gil (Lo Celso, 71) N/A – Lively performance with a lovely reverse heel pass to Emerson Royal at the 78-minute mark. Getty Images
SUB: Bryan Gil (Lo Celso, 71) N/A – Lively performance with a lovely reverse heel pass to Emerson Royal at the 78-minute mark. Getty Images
SUB: Oliver Skipp (Winks, 81) N/A – Could not get into the game following a long pause due to an incident in the crowd that saw eight minutes of stoppage time. AP Photo
SUB: Oliver Skipp (Winks, 81) N/A – Could not get into the game following a long pause due to an incident in the crowd that saw eight minutes of stoppage time. AP Photo
CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga 8 – Had a busier second half marked by vital saves. Relieved to see VAR overturn Andre Marriner’s penalty decision after a crucial save saw him deny Moura after 57 minutes. He wandered from his goal which saw Kane put the ball in the net after 63 minutes but again VAR intervened to secure him a clean sheet. AP Photo
CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga 8 – Had a busier second half marked by vital saves. Relieved to see VAR overturn Andre Marriner’s penalty decision after a crucial save saw him deny Moura after 57 minutes. He wandered from his goal which saw Kane put the ball in the net after 63 minutes but again VAR intervened to secure him a clean sheet. AP Photo
Malang Sarr 8 – Another impressive performance. Looked assured at the back and dangerous when he brought the ball out of defence. Dominated the left flank with Hudson-Odoi. AFP
Malang Sarr 8 – Another impressive performance. Looked assured at the back and dangerous when he brought the ball out of defence. Dominated the left flank with Hudson-Odoi. AFP
Andreas Christensen 7 – A solid enough display in defence other than a moment that allowed Tottenham a free-kick in a dangerous area after the Dane clattered into Lo Celso just outside the box after six minutes. Reuters
Andreas Christensen 7 – A solid enough display in defence other than a moment that allowed Tottenham a free-kick in a dangerous area after the Dane clattered into Lo Celso just outside the box after six minutes. Reuters
Antonio Rudiger 8 – Marked his return with a dominating performance. Conceded a free kick for a clumsy challenge on Hojbjerg, which VAR ruled outside the box, but leapt high to prevent any danger from the set piece. Scored the only goal of the game after beating Gollini to Mount’s corner. Man of the match. AFP
Antonio Rudiger 8 – Marked his return with a dominating performance. Conceded a free kick for a clumsy challenge on Hojbjerg, which VAR ruled outside the box, but leapt high to prevent any danger from the set piece. Scored the only goal of the game after beating Gollini to Mount’s corner. Man of the match. AFP
Cesar Azpilicueta 6 – Did not offer much in attack or defence. Blocked Tanganga to allow Rudiger to get free and score the opening goal. Getty Images
Cesar Azpilicueta 6 – Did not offer much in attack or defence. Blocked Tanganga to allow Rudiger to get free and score the opening goal. Getty Images
Callum Hudson-Odoi 8 – The 21-year-old was involved in plenty of the action and his link-up play was excelled. Forced a smart save from Gollini at 23 minutes following a darting run. AFP
Callum Hudson-Odoi 8 – The 21-year-old was involved in plenty of the action and his link-up play was excelled. Forced a smart save from Gollini at 23 minutes following a darting run. AFP
Jorginho 7 – A comfortable night for the Italian who worked hard until being substituted in the final moments of the game. EPA
Jorginho 7 – A comfortable night for the Italian who worked hard until being substituted in the final moments of the game. EPA
Mateo Kovacic 7 – The in-form midfielder controlled the game until he was replaced after 77 minutes. Reuters
Mateo Kovacic 7 – The in-form midfielder controlled the game until he was replaced after 77 minutes. Reuters
Mason Mount 6 – A quieter night than usual but he was key to the Chelsea press that troubled Spurs in the first half. Whipped in the corner that assisted Rudiger’s goal. Reuters
Mason Mount 6 – A quieter night than usual but he was key to the Chelsea press that troubled Spurs in the first half. Whipped in the corner that assisted Rudiger’s goal. Reuters
Timo Werner 7 – A bright first half saw a great chance at eight minutes, but the German sent it high and wide. His impact faded after the break, and he was replaced on 66 minutes. EPA
Timo Werner 7 – A bright first half saw a great chance at eight minutes, but the German sent it high and wide. His impact faded after the break, and he was replaced on 66 minutes. EPA
Romelu Lukaku 7 – The Belgian striker returned to the side in the reverse fixture following the fallout of his unsanctioned interview and he spearheaded the ruthless Chelsea press in the first half. Tried and failed to get on the scoresheet and came closest with a wild shot after 69 minutes. Getty Images
Romelu Lukaku 7 – The Belgian striker returned to the side in the reverse fixture following the fallout of his unsanctioned interview and he spearheaded the ruthless Chelsea press in the first half. Tried and failed to get on the scoresheet and came closest with a wild shot after 69 minutes. Getty Images
SUB: Marcos Alonso (Werner, 66) 7 – Got involved with a good delivery to Lukaku after 69 minutes. Getty Images
SUB: Marcos Alonso (Werner, 66) 7 – Got involved with a good delivery to Lukaku after 69 minutes. Getty Images
SUB: Thiago Silva (Christensen, 66) 6 – Brought on after 66 minutes to strengthen up his side after a spell of Tottenham pressure, marking his return from isolation. Getty Images
SUB: Thiago Silva (Christensen, 66) 6 – Brought on after 66 minutes to strengthen up his side after a spell of Tottenham pressure, marking his return from isolation. Getty Images
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (Mount, 67) 6 – Had a shot blocked shortly after coming on but made little contribution after this. AFP
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (Mount, 67) 6 – Had a shot blocked shortly after coming on but made little contribution after this. AFP
SUB: N’Golo Kante (Kovacic, 77) N/A – Had a run out on his return to the bench after Covid-19 isolation. Getty Images
SUB: N’Golo Kante (Kovacic, 77) N/A – Had a run out on his return to the bench after Covid-19 isolation. Getty Images
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Jorginho, 82) N/A – Ineffective with little time to make an impact. Reuters
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Jorginho, 82) N/A – Ineffective with little time to make an impact. Reuters

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Tottenham vs Chelsea player ratings: Gollini 5, Kane 6; Rudiger 8, Mount 6

Rudiger's first-half header enough to win second leg semi-final and secure Chelsea's place in Carabao Cup final

Abbie Ingham

January 13, 2022

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Chelsea beat London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 thanks to Antonio Rudiger's first-half goal to complete an emphatic 3-0 aggregate triumph in the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Leading 2-0 from last week's one-sided first leg at Stamford Bridge, defender Rudiger gave Tottenham a mountain to climb when he bundled home from Mason Mount's corner in the 18th minute.

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Tottenham battled hard in search of a route back into the tie but it was not to be their night as two penalties awarded either side of halftime by Andre Mariner were both overturned after VAR interventions.

To rub salt into their wounds Harry Kane also had a goal ruled out for offside after yet another VAR check.

Chelsea, who face Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday, eased off in the second half but were comfortable enough and will try to win the League Cup for a sixth time in the final against Liverpool or Arsenal.

Liverpool host Arsenal in the first leg of their semi-final on Thursday.

Updated: January 13, 2022, 4:49 AM`
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