Joao Pedro scored two goals to help Chelsea win 3-2 at Napoli yesterday and move on to the final 16 of the Champions League. This result also knocked out their Italian hosts and put Chelsea in the top eight.
According to AFP, Brazil forward Pedro scored two amazing goals in the second half in Naples. Chelsea fought back from a goal down at halftime and finished the league round in style.
At halftime, Chelsea seemed to be on their way to a playoff spot. Napoli, who had to win to stay in the tournament, was up thanks to goals from Antonio Vergara and Rasmus Hojlund.
But Pedro tied the game for Chelsea in the 61st minute, and then Cole Palmer’s ball handed the away team a big triumph with eight minutes left.
His goals were part of Liam Rosenior’s great start as Chelsea manager, with five wins in his first six games in charge of the London club.
Chelsea just lost once during that stretch, and it was a close loss to Premier League leaders Arsenal in the English League Cup. The Blues showed fight and calm to triumph in a tough environment in Naples.
Napoli were missing a lot of possible players, such as Kevin De Bruyne and Andre-Frank Anguissa, who have been out for a long time. They lost in the Champions League after a valiant performance at the end of a very disappointing European campaign.
People cheered Antonio Conte’s squad off the field after the final whistle to show their admiration for Napoli’s brave but unsuccessful quest to stay in Europe’s top club competition.
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