Chelsea’s David Luiz books Carabao Cup final slot in shootout win against Spurs

When the final kick was delivered it was the Chelsea players running forward from the halfway line for the victory scrum. David Luiz had scored the decisive penalty of the shootout. Tottenham had lost their nerve from 12 yards and it will be Maurizio Sarri’s team who head to Wembley for the final against Manchester City on 24 February.

On the balance of play, they will also feel they deserved nothing less. Chelsea had certainly responded with great vigour to Maurizio Sarri’s criticisms of the players after their defeat to Arsenal on Saturday. They led 2-0 at half-time only for Fernando Llorente’s goal to take the game to its dramatic finale when Willian, César Azpilicueta, Jorginho all converted their penalties.

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