Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield: Blues reach FA Cup semi-finals after hard-fought win

Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield United: Blues reach FA Cup semi-finals after hard-fought win over stubborn Blades

Hakim Ziyech celebrating his late goal in Chelsea 2-0 victory over Sheffield United as the blues qualify for the semi-finals of the FA Cup (Photo credit: @EmiratesFAcup via Twitter)

Chelsea are into the FA Cup semi-finals after a tough home win against Sheffield United.

The eight-time winners opened the scoring with some luck as Blades midfielder Oliver Norwood turned ben Chilwell's low cross into his own net.

Chilwell's shot finds a way in 💥#EmiratesFACup @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/hAWFx1M4Xy

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 21, 2021

Sheffield goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was in fine form as he made brilliant saves to stop Christian Pulisic twice and Callum Hudson-odoi was wasteful in front of the goal as the hosts looked to wrap things up.

Captain David Mcgoldrick missed a chance to equalise as he heads wide from close-range following a John Lundstram's cross from the right-wing.

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrisabalaga also saved from Olivier Mcburnie as the visitors were pushing for a goal.

But Hakim Ziyech scored with a brilliant finish late in the game after a counter-attack to send the blues into the last four for the fourth time in five seasons.

Hakim the dream 🤩#EmiratesFACup @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/dChHnN7HlX

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 21, 2021