Premier League 26/27 · Round 6 · SAT, OCT 10
Chelsea FC vs AFC Bournemouth match report: Chelsea FC ease past AFC Bournemouth
Chelsea FC put five past AFC Bournemouth in a one-sided match at home, with Jordan Henderson and Joao Pedro both scoring twice.
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Final Result
Chelsea FC won 5-1 against AFC Bournemouth. The home side led 2-0 at half-time and added three more goals in the second half. The outcome was a home win.
Goal Scorers
Jordan Henderson opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, assisted by Cole Palmer. Morgan Rogers made it 2-0 a minute later, with Henderson providing the assist. Joao Pedro scored Chelsea FC's third in the 46th minute, assisted by Pedro Neto. Evanilson pulled one back for AFC Bournemouth in the 51st minute. Joao Pedro added his second in the 67th minute, assisted by Pep Chavarria. Jordan Henderson completed the scoring in the 70th minute.
Key Statistics
AFC Bournemouth had 51% possession compared to Chelsea FC's 49%, but Chelsea FC were more clinical with 4 shots on target to AFC Bournemouth's 5. Chelsea FC had 1 corner to AFC Bournemouth's 7. Chelsea FC made 15 free kicks to AFC Bournemouth's 7.
Discipline
Chelsea FC received no yellow cards and no red cards. AFC Bournemouth received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
Match Verdict
Chelsea FC were efficient in front of goal, scoring five times despite having less possession. AFC Bournemouth had more corners and shots on target but could not convert their chances. The result leaves Chelsea FC with a comfortable home win and AFC Bournemouth with a heavy defeat.