#Match Report: Eden Hazard's penalty gifts Chelsea FA Cup glory

Summary

Eden Hazard’s first half calmly-converted was the decider for the FA final clash pitting Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley in a match that Manchester United did everything right but score. The Belgian ace was brought down in Manchester United’s 18-area clumsily by Phil Jones which saw the center referee point to the penalty spot. Hazard stepped up to take the resulting penalty, sending David Degea to the right side, and the ball to the left.

Chelsea,s custodian Thibaut Courtouis was outstanding at the post, making a couple of saves to deny Manchester United and protect Chelsea’s lead throughout the match.

United’s Alexis Sanchez scored in the second half but his goal was ruled offside by a close-call made by Michael Oliver, which prompted the use of the VAR to confirm the call. The defeat to Chelsea wrapped up United’s campaign, empty-handed.

Highlights

Moments

9’ Eden Hazard shoots from a tight angle with his left foot. Degea stretches to deny him and keep the scores level. 0-021′ Phil Jones brings down Eden Hazard clumsily inside Manchester United’s 18-area.22′ Goal! Eden Hazard comfortably slots the ball into the net, sending DeGea the wrong way32′ Paul Pogba is teamed up by Ashley Young but the Manchester United Midfielder shot from outside the box goes wide though Thibaut Courtouis had gone for the shot.56’Attempt saved. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.63′ Offside. Alexis Sanchez scores but he is ruled offside.