Chelsea v Dynamo Kiev - As it happened
Join our live, minute-by-minute coverage of tonight's Europa League last-16 first leg encounter between Chelsea and Dynamo Kiev from Stamford Bridge!
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93'FT: Chelsea 3-0 Dynamo Kiev. A last minute goal from Callum Hudson-Odoi gives Chelsea a convincing lead going into the second-leg to be contested in Kiev. The win is unsurprising as Chelsea dominated while Kiev failed to threaten Kepa's goal. A fine performance from Sarri's men at home!
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90'Three minutes of added time at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea can relax now.
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 90'
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Statistics of Hudson-Odoi in Europa League940.44200
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90'GOOOOAAAAALLLL CHELSEA! A delicious team goal as Pedro curled a ball into Loftus-Cheek with pinpoint accuracy who then layed it off to Callum Hudson-Odoi. The Englishman slotted it past Boyko for Chelsea's third! Done and dusted for this first-leg!
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88'Hudson-Odoi charges down the left channel for Chelsea but his cross is behind Pedro in the box who subsequently slips.
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85'Out of nowhere, Kiev have found some form in the last few minutes after a flurry of shots one after the other. The clearest came as Sidcley attemped to divert the cross goalwards. It wouldn't have counted though as he was miles offside.
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84'Garmash receives treatment from the physios after being sandwiched between Kovacic and Christensen in an aerial challenge.
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83'HUGE CHANCE CHELSEA! Loftus-Cheek misses a sitter after linking up with Pedro!
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81'Kiev are perhaps tiring now as they struggle to complete attacks with finesse and Chelsea regain possession.
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79'Substitution Chelsea - Willian's night comes to a close and he can be proud of his effort to give Chelsea the advantage going into the second-leg. Callum Hudson-Odoi replaces him.
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76'CHANCE KIEV - the visitors kiss goodbye to their best chance of the evening as poor touches mean Rusyn's final effort is weak and lands safely in the hands of Kepa.
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74'Kiev enjoy a brief spell of possession which culminates in a Sydorchuk shot from way out. It's very hopeful and Kepa, who has had nothing to do all game, lets it fly over his crossbar.
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71'Substitution for Kiev - Buyalsky comes off and is replaced by Sidcley.
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 65'
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Statistics of Willian in Europa League1530.2700
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65'GOOAAAALLLL CHELSEA!!! Willian produces an absolutely top draw free-kick to double Chelsea's lead! Boyko has done so well all night but no keeper is stopping that one!
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63'Maurizio Sarri introduces fresh legs into the mix as Loftus-Cheek and Kante replace Barkley and Jorginho.
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61'Shaparenko floated it towards Shabanov but the defender couldn't get a strong enough touch on the header and the ball goes out for a goal-kick.
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60'Kiev have a free-kick after Christensen brought Rusyn down. Can they make it count?
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54'Pedro back in a threatening position for Chelsea but his final touch fails him and his shot isn't as powerful as he would have wanted. Boyko, again, gathers.
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51'A defensive miscommunication for Chelsea after Jorginho passes the ball out of play and hands possession to Kiev. It doesn't take long for Chelsea to claim it back though.
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48'Much like the first-half, it is Chelsea who have found their groove and Kiev aren't seeing much of the ball at the moment.
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45'We're back underway for the second-half! Can Chelsea extend their lead or will Kiev equalise to really set this game alive?
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45'HT: Chelsea 1-0 Dynamo Kiev. That's it for the first-half action after Pedro netted the only goal of the half to put Chelsea ahead at home. Kiev's keeper, Boyko, deserves just as much praise for some stellar saves keeping his side right in the mix at Stamford Bridge! We're anticipating a tense second-half...stay tuned!
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45'One minute added at the end of this first-half!
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45'Pedro again in the box, releases a shot but Boyko is right behind it, again!
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43'A slight miscommunication between Kovacic and Christensen as both go to clear the same ball. After a clash of heads, it looks as though Kovacic has come off worse.
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41'Buyalsky goes into the book for his challenge on Kovacic. He will therefore miss the return leg in Kiev.
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40'Kiev are doing really well to keep Chelsea's unrelenting attacks at bay. Can the Blues find a gap?
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36'It's Alonso this time who attempts to extend Chelsea's lead but a number of small deflections come to Kiev's aid, and the ball flies wide for a corner.
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35'Rusyn hits the deck after an aerial challenge with David Luiz. He clutches his face but gets up soon afterwards.
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34'CHANCE CHELSEA - Boyko is on fine form for Kiev as he puts in an excellent save to deny Pedro's volley!
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33'Having said that, Kedziora puts a cross in for the visitors but it's too high and Chelsea defend for the corner.
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32'After conceding the goal, Kiev haven't been able to create many chances of their own as they are all back to defend.
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30'Chelsea might have had a penalty after Pedro was shoved to the floor in the box by Kedziora but the referee waves play on.
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29'Kovacic lofts one over the defence for Higuain to chase but he runs out of space and the ball goes for a corner.
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25'CHANCE CHELSEA - Kovacic offloads to Ross Barkley whose tight shot with his left foot is well hung onto by Boyko. Chelsea really starting to click into gear now!
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24'Christensen gifts Kiev possession in Chelsea's half but his teammates do well to recover his mistake.
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21'Pedro's looking really lively now as his point blank shot requires a low save from Boyko!
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17'GOOOOAAAAALLLL CHELSEA! Pedro puts Chelsea ahead after a lovely give and go with Olivier Giroud! Great start for the home side...how will Kiev react?
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15'Chelsea have a corner but the referee will intervene before it is taken to straighten out some pushing and shoving between Giroud and Shabanov.
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13'Chelsea deal with the free-kick and instantly try and launch a counter-attack. Kiev have a man back in defence who clears convincingly.
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13'Marcos Alonso brings Rusyn down on the right flank and Kiev have their first free-kick in a dangerous position!
Yellow card
a Dynamo Kyiv
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9'Shepelev is the first of the evening to see yellow as his challenge on Zappacosta awards Chelsea a free-kick...
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6'A largely quiet first five minutes as both teams settle into the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge. A couple of feisty fouls but neither team have found a clear way through yet...
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2'Straight away Chelsea are causing problems in the box but Kiev's defence stays strong and cut out the danger.
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PRVWUnderway at Stamford Bridge!
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PRVWKiev starting XI: Boyko; Kedziora, Burda, Shabanov, Mykolenko; Sydorchuk, Shepeliev; Tsygankov, Shaparenko, Buyalskiy; Rusyn.
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PRVWMoments to go until we kick-off at Stamford Bridge! Who will come out on top in this first leg?
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PRVWChelsea starting XI: Kepa; Zappacosta, Christensen, Luiz, Alonso; Kovacic, Jorginho, Barkley; Pedro, Giroud, Willian.
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PRVWChelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri has recently commented on his side's jam-packed fixture schedule, saying his side are drained and that "for an English team it’s very difficult to be competitive in Europe in March, April". Loving the positivity from Chelsea's main man...
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PRVWDynamo Kiev's star attacker, Mikkel Duelund also commented by saying that “we [Dynamo Kiev] don’t fear Chelsea - but of course we have a lot of respect. There is a great self-confidence in Dynamo - a great top-club culture and winning mentality. It is a huge club used to winning titles."
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PRVWKhatskevich continued by saying, "before the start of each match, I think that the odds are always 50-50. Moreover, this is a two-legged tie so let’s see what happens".
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PRVWDynamo Kiev's manager, Aleksandr Khatskevich held a press conference yesterday in which he stated that he believes his side is on level peggings with the Blues.
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PRVWKiev are looking a little short in attack after Fran Sol was sidelined with a shoulder injury. Shabanov replaces Benjamin Verbic on the left flank after a suspension eliminates him from this first-leg tie.
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PRVWSarri's men are in the thick of a busy fixture programme but starts this evening's match with a strong line-up. Kepa is back in goal again, ahead of Willy Caballero. Giroud starts for Chelsea, as he has done for their Europa League games, giving Hazard a well-earned rest.
Pre-match
07 March 2019, 21:00
Referee: Slavko Vincic
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
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PRVWGood evening and welcome to our live coverage of tonight's Europa League clash between Chelsea and Dynamo Kiev as they contest this last-16 first leg from Stamford Bridge! Stay tuned for team news and line-ups!