Willian, Jorginho Power Chelsea to 2-0 Win vs. Brighton

Chelsea defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 on Saturday in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues dominated the first half but could not break the deadlock until a penalty from Jorginho after 50 minutes.

After a nervous spell, Chelsea regained their composure to score a second when Willian found the back of the net with 14 minutes left.

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The Blues were quickly out of the blocks and laid siege to the Brighton goal. In the third minute, Mason Mount had a penalty appeal refused after a challenge from Lewis Dunk.

Frank Lampard's men appeared motivated, and Tammy Abraham went close before Willian and Mount had further efforts that missed the target during a breathless spell.

Abraham then saw a header hit the post after 14 minutes. After being pinned down in defence, Brighton reorganised themselves and calmed the flow of traffic.

OptaJoe highlighted Chelsea's dominance:

The Seagulls survived until half-time, and manager Graham Potter would have been relieved to see his team head into the dressing room level.

Andy Naylor of The Athletic noted the hosts' superior movement:

The second half started just like the first, and five minutes in, Mount claimed for a penalty after Adam Webster's tackle. This time the referee pointed to the spot, and the video assistant referee agreed with the call.

Jorginho stepped forward for the kick, and the Italy international made no mistake, slotting home the penalty into the bottom corner.

Squawka Football highlighted the 27-year-old's penalty record:

Chelsea continued to put their foot on the gas in search for a second. Abraham should have doubled the lead with 20 minutes remaining after combining with Mount in the box, but Dunk denied the striker.

Brighton remained resolute, and Chelsea's young team suddenly appeared shaky while trying to put the game to bed.

The visitors almost took advantage of the Blues' lack of experience, but Webster's header hit the bar with 17 minutes to go.

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Willian calmed the nerves for Chelsea after 76 minutes when his deflected shot deceived Brighton goalkeeper Mathew Ryan and found the back of the net.

The win was deserved for Chelsea, and Lampard's youthful, attacking team will entertain fans this season.

What's Next

Chelsea are in UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday, with the Blues travelling to Lille. Brighton's next match is a Premier League encounter against Tottenham Hotspur on October 5 at the Amex.