Chelsea put on an emphatic display at Stamford Bridge, crushing Armenian side FC Noah 8-0 in their Europa Conference League match on November 7, 2024. With this victory, Chelsea remain at the top of the UEFA Conference League table, having won all of their games so far and boasting an impressive goal difference.
The scoring began early as Tosin Adarabioyo headed Chelsea into the lead in the 12th minute. Just over a minute later, Marc Guiu capitalized on a defensive error to double the advantage. The Blues continued their relentless attack, with Axel Disasi adding a third goal from a corner, and Joao Felix deftly finishing another defensive lapse by Noah’s backline. Mykhailo Mudryk delivered a stunning curled strike to make it 5-0 before Felix grabbed his second of the night just before halftime, ending the first half with Chelsea leading 6-0.
The second half saw Chelsea slightly slow their pace, but they still managed to add two more goals. Christopher Nkunku first scored on a rebound in the 69th minute, and then converted a penalty after a foul on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, bringing the final score to 8-0.
With this win, Chelsea have scored 16 goals across their three games in the Conference League, showcasing their dominance and setting a record for the largest halftime lead by an English club in European competition since Derby County’s 1976 feat. Chelsea are in prime position to advance to the knockout stages, while FC Noah are left in the 28th spot on the table, struggling, with just a win.
This match further cements Chelsea's status as one of the favorites in the Conference League, with their goal-scoring form and defensive solidity making them a formidable opponent for any team in the competition.
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