Chelsea have taken a commanding step toward the UEFA Conference League final with a 4-1 victory over Djurgården in the semi-final first leg held in Stockholm.
Match Summary
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Jadon Sancho opened the scoring in the 12th minute, with his shot deflecting off Djurgården's Marcus Danielsson.
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Noni Madueke doubled the lead just before halftime, finishing a precise pass from Enzo Fernández.
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Nicolas Jackson, coming off the bench, scored twice in quick succession in the second half, capitalizing on defensive lapses to extend Chelsea's lead to 4-0.
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Djurgården's Isak Alemayehu managed a consolation goal with a header in the 68th minute.
Key Performances
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Enzo Fernández was instrumental in midfield, providing two assists and controlling the tempo of the game.
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Manager Enzo Maresca utilized squad rotation effectively, giving minutes to key players like Cole Palmer and debuting 16-year-old academy player Reggie Walsh.
Looking Ahead
With this result, Chelsea are well-positioned to advance to the final, which is scheduled for May 28 in Wrocław, Poland. They will face either Real Betis or Fiorentina, with Betis currently holding a narrow first-leg advantage.