Chelsea strike three past Astana in less than 45 minutes

Hurria Butt 4 months ago 11.3k |

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Renato Veiga scored Chelsea's third goal agaisnt Astana. Screenshot/TNT Sports

Chelsea are 1-3 up against Astana after the first 45 minutes of play on Thursday in the Conference League. Marc Guiu and Renato Veiga scored for the Blues, though the second came from Marochkin's own goal.

Chelsea have been their usual selves in the Conference League: unstoppable. Maresca's men stuck three goals past Astana all before the break as they look on course to preserve their perfect record in the tournament.

18-year-old Marc Guiu put the Blues ahead after 14 minutes of play, tucking the ball past Mukhammejan Seisen after an incredible solo run from the right flank. Maresca was also visibly taken aback by the young Spaniard's goal - his first-ever in the Chelsea outfit.

Marochkin touched the ball into his own net from Pedro Neto's cross to give the visitors their second within 20 minutes. Renato Veiga was given space to head into Dewsbury-Hill's corner before the 40-minute mark, putting Chelsea three goals ahead of their opponents.

Astana spoiled the party before the first-half whistle when Tomasov curled in wonderfully past Jorgensen, which reduced the hosts' goal disadvantage to two.