FA Cup: Adarabioyo nets brace as Chelsea beat Morecambe

FA Cup: Adarabioyo nets brace as Chelsea beat Morecambe

Tosin Adarabioyo delivered a standout performance, scoring his first career brace as Chelsea secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Morecambe to advance to the next round of the FA Cup.

The 27-year-old center-back opened the scoring in the 39th minute with a long-range effort from outside the box after receiving a pass from Reece James.

His strike took a deflection off a Morecambe defender, wrongfooting goalkeeper Harry James Burgoyne and finding the back of the net.

Tosin sealed his brace in the 70th minute with a stunning effort assisted by fellow London-born Nigerian player Tyrique George.

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The central defender up the ball at the edge of the box, taking a touch to set himself before curling a powerful shot into the top left corner marking his third goal of the season.

Christopher Nkunku, making amends for a missed penalty in the first half, doubled Chelsea’s lead in the 50th minute.

The Frenchman reacted quickest to a parried shot from Burgoyne, calmly slotting home to extend the advantage.

Portuguese winger João Félix completed the rout with a late double, scoring twice within two minutes in the final stages of the game to secure a resounding win for the Blues.

Tosin has become a regular in Enzo Maresca’s squad following Wesley Fofana’s injury, making 17 appearances across all competitions this season.

FA Cup: Adarabioyo nets brace as Chelsea beat Morecambe