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Chelsea Cruises to Victory After Halftime Substitutions
18 Oct
Summary
- Chelsea's triple substitution at halftime sparked a 2-0 lead
- Acheampong scored his first senior goal to change the game
- Guiu made an immediate impact off the bench
On October 18th, 2025, Chelsea secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest after a triple halftime substitution sparked their comeback. The game started slowly, with Chelsea struggling in the first half. However, the introduction of Moises Caicedo, Jamie Gittens, and Marc Guiu at the break proved to be a game-changer.
Within seven minutes of the restart, Chelsea were 2-0 up thanks to goals from Josh Acheampong and Pedro Neto. Acheampong's header, his first senior goal, completely changed the momentum of the match. The young academy graduate was left unmarked in the six-yard box to nod home Neto's cross, sparking celebrations from his Chelsea teammates. Reece James then added a third goal late on to seal the victory.
The only negative for Chelsea was the late red card shown to Malo Gusto, the team's fourth dismissal of the season so far. Nevertheless, the win was a comfortable one for Enzo Maresca's side, who will be pleased with the impact of their substitutions and the performance of young talents like Acheampong and Guiu.
