Chelsea secured a nervy 2-0 win at home against Servette in the first leg of the Uefa Europa Conference League play-offs, thanks to goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke in the second half.
Nkunku opened the scoring from the penalty spot after being fouled by Servette goalkeeper Jeremy Frick, while Madueke sealed the victory with a well-taken strike late in the game. Servette’s Tiemoko Ouattara hit the crossbar with a late effort, nearly complicating Chelsea’s path to the competition proper.
Despite a lackluster first half, Chelsea now holds a strong position going into the second leg in Geneva and are poised to advance on aggregate to the next round.
Chelsea vs Servette: Nervy win
Coming off a disappointing Premier League defeat to Manchester City, Chelsea were hoping for a better showing against Servette. However, the first half was characterized by missed chances and lack of composure in front of goal.
The breakthrough came early in the second half when Nkunku converted from the penalty spot, alleviating the pressure on the home side. Despite opportunities to extend their lead, Chelsea struggled to capitalize on chances until Madueke’s goal in the closing stages.
Madueke goal seals result
A combination of substitutes Enzo Fernandez and Madueke secured Chelsea’s victory with a clinical finish from the latter. While Servette had their moments in the game, including hitting the woodwork, Chelsea held on for the win.
Looking ahead, Chelsea will face Wolves in the Premier League, with the possibility of new signing Pedro Neto making his debut against his former club.
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Conclusion
Chelsea’s win over Servette was not as convincing as they would have hoped, but it puts them in a favorable position heading into the second leg. With promising performances from new signings and potential debutants, the team is looking to build on this result and continue their journey in the Europa Conference League.
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