Shocking  Defeat 

Shocking Defeat Chelsea Stunned 1-0 by Middlesbrough in League Cup Semifinal

Middlesbrough's Upset Second-tier Middlesbrough gains a surprising 1-0 advantage over Chelsea in the League Cup semifinal's first leg

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Hayden Hackney's Heroics Hackney's 37th-minute goal proves decisive, exploiting a defensive lapse and securing Middlesbrough's lead

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Cole Palmer's Missed Opportunity Chelsea's Palmer misses a crucial chance to equalize, failing to convert a close-range opportunity in the first half

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Pochettino's Cup Aspirations Mauricio Pochettino's expensive Chelsea seeks cup success to compensate for a disappointing Premier League campaign

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Second-Leg Challenge The Blues face an uphill battle in the second leg at Stamford Bridge on Jan. 23, needing a turnaround to advance

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Middlesbrough's Historic Run Middlesbrough hasn't reached this stage of the League Cup since their 2004 victory, making their upset against Chelsea a remarkable achievement

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Hackney's Winning Moment Hackney's goal, capitalizing on a counterattack strategy, reflects Middlesbrough's effective game plan

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Palmer's Struggle Despite Palmer's status as Chelsea's co-leading scorer, his missed opportunities highlight the team's wastefulness in the match

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Carrick's Delight Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick expresses joy over the remarkable victory, praising his team's exceptional performance

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