Azpilicueta managed to intercept the Chelsea defender and make a header despite the pressure.
However, Chelsea's defense still showed signs of trouble at this moment.
The player marking Dzeko was Azpilicueta—a full-back by trade. While he's solid in aerial challenges, he simply doesn't have the height to match up with Dzeko.
Because of this mismatch, Dzeko won the aerial duel in front of the goal.
In the next instant, he put all his strength into a powerful header aimed straight at the net!
The ball flew past the Chelsea defense and rocketed toward the goal.
Now it was up to Chelsea's goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, to save the day.
As Dzeko's header launched, Courtois reacted, stretching his right hand out for a diving save.
But unfortunately, he was a fraction of a second too late.
The ball soared into the net.
Dzeko had completed his brace, narrowing the gap to just one goal.
After scoring, Dzeko didn't waste time celebrating. Instead, he grabbed the ball from the net and sprinted back toward midfield, determined to get the game restarted.
For Roma, a draw at Stamford Bridge was still within reach, but it wouldn't be easy.
"Dzeko scores with a brilliant header!" the commentator roared. "Roma is back in this game!"
"That was an outstanding attack! Roma has finally found a way through Chelsea's defense!"
"Roma fans can feel the hope of an equalizer!"
"Absolutely. If Roma keeps up this intensity, they might just walk away with a point tonight!"
As the commentator's voice faded, the game resumed.
Chelsea wasn't planning to hold back either.
Soon, their key playmaker, Su Luo, received the ball on the wing.
The moment Su Luo touched the ball, several defenders zoned in on him, including Strootman and Sun Quan, who shadowed him closely.
Su Luo was no stranger to this kind of tight marking.
And he had plenty of tricks to break free.
He started with a quick feint, rolling his foot over the ball, as if preparing for a bicycle kick.
Then, with a sudden shift, he darted forward with explosive speed!
In a split second, he'd slipped past the defenders and dashed down the wing.
Just three seconds later, Su Luo was approaching the end line.
Without hesitation, he delivered a precise cross into the box.
Chelsea's attack was now in full swing, utilizing a classic wing play.
With a towering striker like Lukaku in position, this was the perfect setup.
And Su Luo's pass was flawless, as if it had been placed there by design.
The ball arced perfectly toward Lukaku, right where it needed to be...
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