Stockholm, Sweden — Chelsea Football Club don show their strength as dem take control of the UEFA Conference League semifinal against Djurgarden with one solid 4-1 win on May 1, 2025. As dem take the away leg at the 3Arena storm, Nico Jackson score two goals in just six minutes to help Chelsea enter the final phase for the trophy.
Jackson wey don deal with injury issues this season, show say him don recover well as him score him first brace since September. E no need plenty time after dem bring am as substitute, as e help make scoreline reflect well for Chelsea early. Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke also add their names to the score sheet for Chelsea, with Sancho benefitting from a deflection that carry ball pass Djurgarden goalkeeper Jacob Rinne.
Maresca’s side take early control for the game, with Sancho’s effort coming in just 13 minutes. Madueke, wey dey find him rhythm, join am for 2-0 before the halftime break with a powerful shot wey carry Chelsea go 2-0. Dis na Madueke’s 11th goal dis season, making am joint top-scorer for the competition.
The second half follow suit as Chelsea show their dominance. Jackson display him abilities by dribbling through Djurgarden’s defense to net his first goal before tap-in another shortly after. Dis na the biggest margin of victory for Chelsea in dis competition, and dem go be full favorites heading into the second leg for Stamford Bridge.
“We know wetin we fit do. We get the right players and we dey on form,” Jackson talk after the match. “We go carry dis winning mentality go into the next matches.”
Despite being down, Djurgarden no give up completely. Dem manage to find one consolatory goal when Isak Alemayehu power one header into the net in the 68th minute, bringing the score to 4-1. Coach Jani Honkavaara recognize say dem face tough competition, but him men still try put up commendable performance.
“The pitch no help our game, and Chelsea wey get experience don show us wetin top-level teams dey do. But I dey proud of my players, dem show determination till the last minute,” Honkavaara talk.
With Chelsea dominating almost every aspect of the game and Djurgarden struggling to match their intensity, it dey clear say Chelsea squad fitness and experience don give am advantage. Fans wey follow the match for Stockholm confirm say dem dey look forward to the return leg, as Chelsea fans dey begin to plan their trip to Wroclaw for the final if things go as planned.
Unless miracle happen next week, Chelsea don near their goal to face whoever win between Real Betis and Fiorentina in the final. The prospect of lifting the trophy go dey motivating as Chelsea keep their eyes on the prize heading into the final weeks of the season.
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