Jorginho’s penalty salvaged second-string Chelsea a 1-1 draw with Krasnodar in Tuesday’s dead rubber Champions League clash.
Remy Cabella put Krasnodar into the lead at Stamford Bridge, in the final Group E clash that could have no effect on pool standings.
Chelsea hit back without delay though, with Jorginho converting from the spot after Tammy Abraham drew a foul in the box.
Italy midfielder Jorginho held his nerve to slot home his first penalty since missing in the 4-0 win in Krasnodar, in a failure that cost him Chelsea’s main spot-kick duties.
Timo Werner had blasted a late penalty in Russia on October 28 to show Jorginho how it is done, before assuming top spot-kick billing for the Blues.
A much-changed Chelsea laboured throughout a low-key contest with Krasnodar this time around though, with Jorginho’s penalty redemption one of few highlights.
Ultimately the Blues will move on undeterred, with immediate Premier League trips to Everton and Wolves holding far greater significance – and a last-16 Champions League tie to look forward in the new year.
Champions League round-up
Manchester United were knocked out of the Champions League after a 3-2 defeat away at RB Leipzig in their final Group H game.
In the same group, Paris St Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir walked off the pitch after alleged racial abuse towards the Turkish side’s assistant manager Pierre Webo from fourth official Sebastian Coltescu.
Basaksehir number two Webo exchanged words with Coltescu, having apparently been sent off, before an angry response from the visitors’ bench. Both teams returned to their dressing rooms after 23 minutes of the Group H game in Paris.
The remainder of the game will be played on Wednesday at 1755 GMT with a new team of match officials, UEFA announced.
PSG need to win to take top spot ahead of RB Leipzig.
Two penalties from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0 and top Group G.
The former Real Madrid forward scored in either half with Weston McKennie netting in between as Ronaldo got the better of his old rival Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp. Dynamo Kiev beat Ferencvaros 1-0 as they clinched third spot in the group.
Chelsea won Group E ahead of Sevilla after a 1-1 draw with Krasnador at Stamford Bridge. Jorginho’s penalty cancelled out Remy Cabella’s surprise opener as Frank Lampard’s side topped the group by a point. Sevilla won 3-1 at Rennes.
In Group F, Lazio qualified for the last 16 for the first time since 1999 after drawing 2-2 with Club Brugge. Group winners Borussia Dortmund recovered from 1-0 down to win 2-1 at Zenit St Petersburg.
