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Alonso's Chelsea Win: 10 Goals, Late Drama!
28 Jul
Summary
- Joao Pedro scored a rapid-fire hat-trick in nine minutes.
- Chelsea secured a thrilling 6-4 victory in Xabi Alonso's debut.
- The match featured a high-scoring 10-goal thriller with lead changes.
Xabi Alonso has marked his debut as Chelsea manager with an exhilarating 6-4 victory against the Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney. The pre-season friendly was a captivating spectacle, characterized by a remarkable 10 goals and several lead changes, with Chelsea ultimately prevailing thanks to a late surge.
Chelsea took an early lead through 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev in the sixth minute. However, the A-League side responded, pushing the Blues behind on three separate occasions throughout the match. The introduction of senior players like Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro in the second half proved pivotal.
Joao Pedro emerged as the star of the match, orchestrating a stunning comeback. He completed a remarkable nine-minute hat-trick, scoring his first goal shortly after coming on to equalize, then netting another to put Chelsea ahead, and sealing the dramatic win with his third goal in the dying minutes.
The game, played on a pitch primarily used for rugby league, highlighted both the attacking intent Xabi Alonso aims to instill and areas for defensive improvement. Despite the defensive challenges, the forward play, particularly from substitutes like Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro, demonstrated the exciting potential of the team.
