"I think off the ball we were quite good, on the ball we struggled a bit to create chances. And then second-half we were much better on the ball. I think there was a big difference between the first and second half. "We need to say that Cardiff were very good, organised and they were very intense off the ball."
"The Premier League side were outplayed at times by their lower league opponents Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca hailed his side's second-half performance as a much-changed Blues edged out a spirited Cardiff City team to progress to the EFL Cup semi-final. Substitutes Alejandro Garnacho - who bagged a brace - and Pedro Neto scored the goals as Enzo Maresca's men ran out 3-1 winners in the Welsh capital."
Chelsea progressed to the EFL Cup semi-final with a 3-1 victory over Cardiff City in Cardiff. Alejandro Garnacho scored twice after coming on as a substitute and Pedro Neto also scored to secure the win. David Turnbull had equalised for the League One leaders after Garnacho's opener. Cardiff were the more effective side for long periods in the first half, remaining organised and intense off the ball. Manager Enzo Maresca rotated his squad and praised the team's improved second-half performance on the ball. Chelsea face Newcastle next in Premier League action.
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