Chelsea recorded their biggest win in 12 years by demolishing FC Noah 8-0 in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League match at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Maresca’s side showcased their clinical finishing, pouncing on defensive errors from the Armenian opponents.
Lineups
Chelsea (3-4-1-2): Goalkeeper: Filip Jorgensen, Defenders: Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Midfielders: Tyrique George (Carney Chukwuemeka), Enzo Fernandez (Cesare Casadei), Renato Veiga, Mykhailo Mudryk, Forward: Joao Felix, Christopher Nkunku (Samuel Rak-Sakyi), Marc Guiu (Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall).
FC Noah (4-3-3): Goalkeeper: Ognjen Cancarevic, Defenders: Aleksandar Miljkovic (Bryan Mendoza), Goncalo Silva, Sergei Muradyan, Hovhannes Hambardzumyan (Artem Avanesyan), Midfielders: Yan Eteki, Gor Manvelyan (Imran Oulad Omar), Gustavo Sangare (Virgile Pinson), Forwards: Helder Ferreira, Goncalo Gregorio (Matheus Aias), Eraldo Cinari
How the Match Unfolded
Chelsea took the lead early through Tosin Adarabioyo’s header from a corner in the 12th minute. Less than a minute later, Marc Guiu doubled the lead by capitalizing on a defensive error. Axel Disasi added a third goal with another header from a corner, and Joao Felix scored a fourth goal with a chipped finish after Noah had passed more poorly.
Felix got his second just before halftime, following Mykhailo Mudryk’s stunning goal from the edge of the box into the top-left corner.
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In the second half, Christopher Nkunku scored twice, first from a rebound after his one-on-one effort was saved and then from the penalty spot after a VAR review awarded a penalty for Dewsbury-Hall’s challenge.
Post-Match Analysis
Chelsea’s performance was a masterclass in attacking football, exploiting every defensive lapse by FC Noah. Their relentless pressing and efficient finishing were key to their success. Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Guiu both scored their first goals for Chelsea, adding to the team’s impressive display.
FC Noah struggled to cope with Chelsea’s intensity and pressing, leading to numerous defensive errors that were ruthlessly punished. Despite occasional glimpses of attacking intent, Noah’s defense was their undoing.
What the Coaches Said
Enzo Maresca: “The boys were fantastic today. We took our chances well and maintained high intensity throughout. It’s a performance to be proud of.“
FC Noah Coach: “We made too many mistakes, and Chelsea punished us for everyone. We need to learn from this and improve.”
What’s Next
Chelsea will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next Premier League match. FC Noah will aim to regroup and address their defensive frailties in their upcoming domestic fixtures.
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