Chelsea defeated Club America 3-0, with goals shared equally between Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu and Noni Madueke.

Chelsea faced Club America in search of their first win under new coach Enzo Maresca. In the 3rd minute, luck smiled on “The Blues”.

After Romeo Lavia was fouled in the penalty area, the referee decided to award the Premier League giant a penalty. Christopher Nkunku took responsibility and coolly beat the opposing goalkeeper from 11 meters away, putting Chelsea ahead.

View full screenNkunku opened the scoring for Chelsea. Photo: Internet

Taking the early advantage, “The Blues” became more excited to deploy an overwhelming game. By the 21st minute, the gap had doubled.

Raheem Sterling overlapped with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on the left wing. The new midfielder sent an accurate cross for Marc Guiu to head in from close range, making it 2-0.

 

Newcomer duo Dewsbury-Hall and Guiu combined to score.

After the break, both teams changed their positions on the field. Club America tried to push up their attack, but were not sharp enough to find an equalizer.

 

In the 79th minute, Chelsea shattered all hopes of their opponents catching up. Nkunku dribbled the ball spectacularly into the penalty area, forcing goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota to make an illegal tackle.

The Blues were awarded a second penalty and this time Noni Madueke took it. The 22-year-old made no mistake with his shot into the top corner, sealing a 3-0 victory for the home team.

Chelsea vs Club America starting lineup

Chelsea:  Sanchez, James, Tosin, Badiashile, Gusto, Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall, Nkunku, Madueke, Sterling, Guiu.Club America: Malagon, Reyes, Araujo, Lichnovsky, Calderon, R. Sanchez, Dos Santos, Dilrosun, Rodriguez, E. Sanchez, Martin.