Carlos Balaba Shines Bright Despite Brighton’s Loss to Cole Palmer’s Chelsea

By Esther E. Otto

In a thrilling six goal feast on Saturday,Carlos balaba shoned for Brighton after offering an assist and netting a goal in his teams 4-2 loss to Chelsea.

Despites carlos’ sensational performance, Cole Palmer stole the show by netting four first-half goals, which included a spectacular long-range free kick and a penalty.

The match was marked by goalkeeping errors on both sides, high defensive lines, and swift counter-attacks, creating an enthralling spectacle.

Brighton’s Georginio Rutter initially put the visitors ahead in the seventh minute, only to be overshadowed by Palmer’s impressive 11-minute hat-trick.

Despite a goal from Carlos Baleba for Brighton in the 32nd minute, following a blunder by former Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, Palmer extended Chelsea’s lead just before halftime with a well-timed assist from Jadon Sancho.

Baleba has now scored two goals for Brighton. The outcome of the match propelled Chelsea to third place in the table and brought an end to Brighton’s unbeaten start to the season.