Stamford Bridge, London – On top of the world, that’s where Estevao Willian dey after he become Chelsea‘s youngest goalscorer for Champions League. Na true miracle as dis 18-year-old Brazilian coolly convert penalty for sixth minute of added time before halftime, take the score to 4-1. You fit feel the energy for the pitch when he step up – like God just drop something sweet for all Chelsea fans!
Estevao no just break record as di third youngest penalty scorer for Champions League history (18y 181d), he also wow fans with his moves! Na for second half, he and other young ballers like Marc Guiu and Tyrique George dey show their skills, but na Estevao shine more like diamond for this match. Na his dribbling, take-ons, and a whooping ten crosses wey scatter Ajax defense like beans wey dem no cook well.
One thing clear be say Estevao no dey fear anybody. E dey try beat his man like say na small boy play ball with him padi. Na serious talent wey get vision and happy to take chances at goal! Him dey responsible for eight out of Chelsea’s 22 shots – oga sharp, right? His expected goals (xG) tally hit 1.66, and he no just dey shoot aimlessly, three of his shots yan-clear target with other two blocked by Ajax dem defender.
Estevao dey hold ball pass regular attacker, contributing over 4.9% of di game possession – make I no lie, na big number o! With 70 touches overall, plus 14 inside Ajax box, he no just dey play. His passing accuracy follow chop too, 34 out of 37 passes completed with solid 92% accuracy. Na serious wahala for any defense against am!
As di game dey unfold, Chelsea dey control am without breaking a sweat. Dem leaders with Enzo Fernandez, who make sure di young boy shine bright by allowing Estevao take penalty. Na pure team spirit wey show say everybody dey on the same page.
After di whistle blow, Estevao show say hin dey humble. E dey follow well with fans wey no fit hide their joy as dem dey sing his praises after di match. Last last, Chelsea don extend their winning run to four matches, and as dem dey prepare to face Sunderland on Saturday, we dey wonder if dis fine boy fit deliver again. Keep your eyes on dis guy, na talent dey bring hope and joy to Chelsea fans dem!
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