Chelsea ran riot in the Conference League with an 8-0 victory over Armenian side FC Noah, showcasing their attacking prowess and complete dominance. Enzo Fernandez and Joao Felix were at the heart of the action, delivering dazzling performances.
Also Read: UECL Match Report! Chelsea vs FC Noah Match Updates, News and Scores (7th November, 2024)
The Blues wasted no time in taking control of the match, with Tosin Adarabioyo opening the scoring in the 12th minute following a pinpoint corner from Fernandez.
The floodgates soon opened as Noah faltered defensively, gifting Chelsea two quick goals. Marc Guiu pounced on a defensive mistake, and Axel Disasi added a header to make it 3-0.
The onslaught continued with goals from Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk, and another from Felix, as Chelsea went 5-0 up by the half. The visitors had no answer to Chelsea’s relentless pace and precision.
The second half saw Christopher Nkunku’s goalscoring touch come to life, with a penalty rounding off the 8-0 scoreline after a VAR decision.
Player Ratings:
Goalkeeper & Defence
- Filip Jorgensen (6/10): Made a comfortable early save and had little to do.
- Axel Disasi (7/10): Scored well and was solid defensively.
- Benoit Badiashile (6/10): Had a few shaky moments but largely untroubled.
- Tosin Adarabioyo (7/10): Took his goal well and was strong defensively.
- Renato Veiga (4/10): Struggled in possession and had an off day.
Midfield
- Enzo Fernandez (8/10): Controlled the midfield with brilliant set-piece deliveries and precise passing. A standout in the first half.
- Christopher Nkunku (6/10): Had a quiet first half but grew into the game, ending with two goals.
- Joao Felix (8/10): Missed an early chance but later converted expertly, scoring twice and providing crucial assists.
Attack
- Tyrique George (7/10): Bright on his debut, created chances and nearly assisted early on.
- Marc Guiu (6/10): Took advantage of a defensive mistake to score but was substituted at half-time.
- Mykhailo Mudryk (7/10): Scored a stunning goal and posed a constant threat down the left.
Subs & Manager
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (5/10): Won a penalty but was largely uninvolved.
- Cesare Casadei (6/10): Contributed with some neat passes but didn’t have much impact.
- Carney Chukwuemeka (5/10): Didn’t make an impression in his brief appearance.
- Samuel Rak-Sakyi (5/10): Missed a decent opportunity to score on debut.
- Enzo Maresca (8/10): Managed the game well and will be pleased with his team’s ruthless performance, especially from Fernandez and Felix.
Chelsea’s dominant 8-0 victory demonstrated their strength, with standout performances across the pitch, particularly from Fernandez and Felix. Enzo Maresca will be thrilled to see such a clinical display from his squad.
