Chelsea lost Cole Palmer to injury in the warm-up before the game. Instead, young Brazilian striker Estevao Willian got a place in the starting eleven. He showed why Chelsea fans are so enthusiastic about him when he came on the field. Apart from that, West Ham could not stand in front of the power of youngsters like Enzo Fernandez, Joao Pedro, Moises Caiquedo. They were blown away by a 5-1 goal margin.
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea were on fire at the London Stadium last night (Friday). They attacked West Ham one after the other from the start of the match. The Men in Blue also dominated possession (60 percent) throughout the match. Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caiquedo and Trevo Chalobah scored one goal each for Chelsea. Lucas Paqueta scored one goal for West Ham.
Of course, Paqueta started the scoring in the match. West Ham took the lead with his goal in just 6 minutes. The Brazilian midfielder scored a goal that caught the eye with a powerful left-footed shot from a little ahead of midfield. It took Chelsea 9 minutes to equalize. The rest of the story was theirs. Joao Pedro, who made a surprise appearance in his Club World Cup debut, scored in the 15th minute. The Seleção forward headed the ball from the corner into the net with his second header, which hit Mark Cucurrera’s head.
Pedro Neto doubled Chelsea’s lead in the 23rd minute. He converted Joao Pedro’s slightly elevated ball into the Hammers’ box with one touch. Enzo gave them another lead before the break. Estevao passed into the box after beating several people, and the Argentine midfielder gave a cool finish with one touch. Brazilian forward Estevao set the assist record as the youngest footballer in the Premier League (18 years and 120 days). He later won the Man of the Match award.
It is not unknown to the club fans how much Moises Caiquedo’s ability with Enzo in the midfield has strengthened Chelsea’s foundation. Even after such a thing today, this Ecuadorian star also got his name on the scoresheet. In the 54th minute, the ball from the corner was not cleared by Hammer goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. The ball fell in front of Caiquedo. Caiquedo succeeded with a strong shot in the crowd. Four minutes later, Chelsea’s scoreline was 5-1. He also scored after the ball from the corner turned around the feet of several people.
FAQ
What was the final score of the Chelsea vs West Ham match?
Chelsea defeated West Ham with a 5-1 scoreline in a dominant performance at the London Stadium.
Who scored for Chelsea in the match?
Goals for Chelsea were scored by Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caiquedo, and Trevo Chalobah.
Who scored West Ham’s only goal?
Lucas Paqueta scored West Ham’s lone goal, giving them an early lead in the 6th minute.
Which young players impressed for Chelsea?
Estevao Willian, Enzo Fernandez, Joao Pedro, and Moises Caiquedo showcased excellent skill, contributing to goals and assists.