Pedro Neto shone with a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Hull City 4-0 in the FA Cup.
Pedro Neto's hat-trick and Estevao's goal helped Chelsea secure a dominant 4-0 victory over Hull City, officially booking their place in the next round of the FA Cup.
Chelsea officially secured their place in the next round of the FA Cup after a convincing 4-0 victory over Hull City at the MKM Stadium. In a spectacular performance, striker Pedro Neto was the center of attention with a superb hat-trick, helping the Blues assert their dominance over the Championship side.
The first half was challenging and featured a turning point from the star.
Despite being considered the clear favorites and welcoming back captain Reece James, Chelsea had a rather shaky start. The Premier League side dominated possession but struggled to find the back of the net past goalkeeper Phillips. The opening minutes saw a strange lack of finishing from the visiting team's strikers.
Most notably, in the 17th minute, young talent Estevao beat the opposing goalkeeper but shot wide of an empty net. Just minutes later, pressure mounted on Chelsea when Liam Delap's close-range shot hit the crossbar. However, Pedro Neto's class shone through in the 40th minute with a skillful left-footed curling shot into the far corner, breaking the deadlock.
Suffocating pressure and explosive attacking performance.
In the second half, Chelsea quickly extinguished any hope of resistance from the home team with effective early attacks. In the 51st minute, Pedro Neto delivered a tricky corner kick, sending the ball through the defense and past goalkeeper Phillips into the net, doubling the Blues' lead.
Building on their momentum, the visiting team continued to increase the pressure. In the 59th minute, Estevao redeemed himself after a combination with Liam Delap. The Brazilian player finished neatly to make it 3-0, officially sealing the fate of the match.
Pedro Neto's performance was a perfect 10.
Pedro Neto's individual brilliance culminated perfectly in the 71st minute. After a smooth one-two with Liam Delap just outside the penalty area, the Portuguese striker coolly finished to complete his hat-trick. This was a strong statement of Neto's returning form after a long recovery period.
For Hull City, their efforts to find a consolation goal were thwarted by Koumas's shot hitting the post in injury time. The match ended with a 4-0 victory for Chelsea.
Match statistics
| Parameter | Hull City | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 0 | 4 |
| Score a goal | But | Neto (40', 51', 71'), Estevao (59') |
| Result | Chelsea secured their place in the next round. | |
This victory not only helps Chelsea advance further in the FA Cup but also provides a crucial morale boost for the upcoming period. If you are interested in the history of the London club, you can learn more about their journey to success in major competitions.