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Chelsea Advances to UECL Quarter

Chelsea Advances to UECL Quarter

Chelsea Secures Victory in Europa Conference League

Chelsea continues its perfect run in the Europa Conference League after a narrow 1-0 victory over Danish powerhouse FC Copenhagen at Stamford Bridge.

Goal Scorer:

  • Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 55′

Chelsea’s performance in the first half was lackluster, failing to record any shots on target against Jacob Neestrup’s side, which raised questions about their form as favorites in the tournament.

Second Half Improvements

After halftime, Chelsea significantly raised their performance level, displaying a more aggressive approach right from the start.

It was Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall who ultimately broke the deadlock, striking the ball into the net from close range in the 55th minute, effectively sealing the win for his team.

The solitary goal from the former Leicester City player was sufficient for Chelsea to advance to the quarterfinals, although they appeared to operate well below their potential throughout the match.

Upcoming Challenge

Next up for Chelsea in the Europa Conference League is a challenging matchup against either Legia Warsaw or Molde FK, who are currently engaged in an extra time battle.