Chelsea player ratings vs Copenhagen: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall makes impact as Cole Palmer impresses in cameo | OneFootball

Blues were not at their best but do enough to reach Conference League quarter-final

Star man: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

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Chelsea booked a spot in the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League by beating Copenhagen.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored the only goal of the game 10 minutes into the second half as the Blues went through 3-1 on aggregate.

Chelsea struggled to create in the first half and did not manage a single shot on goal, but the introduction of Cole Palmer at the break livened them up.

The Blues looked more threatening and Dewsbury-Hall’s goal meant their record in the competition is now eight wins from eight games.

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Filip Jorgensen 6

Started this game, which suggest he may not be in goal for Sunday’s trip to Arsenal. Had very little to do all night.

Trevoh Chalobah 6

Steady display at right-back as Chelsea kept a clean sheet. Had a good chance to score from a Cole Palmer cross early in the second half.

Tosin Adarabioyo 6

A strong display in the heart of Chelsea’s defence. Dominant in the air, although occasionally loose on the ball when trying to play long.

Benoit Badiashile 6

Pulled out quite wide to the left as Acheampong tucked into the midfield. A solid display, with and without the ball.

Josh Acheampong 6

Played at left-back, but tucked into midfield when Chelsea had the ball. Made a good block to deny Rodrigo Huescas, but hooked at half time.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 7 | Star player

Scored the only goal of the game with a brilliant run and finish early in the second half. His third goal in the Conference League this season.

Goalscorer: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall netted the only goal of the last-16 second leg clash

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Moises Caicedo 7

A strong showing at the base of midfield and made his presence known with a few crunching tackles. Got a standing ovation when subbed off.

Enzo Fernandez 5

Like Acheampong, the midfielder was taken off at half time. Did not really get into the game as Chelsea failed to create in the first half.

Tyrique George 6

A lively performance from the winger, who was Chelsea’s only real threat in a flat first half. Full of endeavour and plenty of running.

Pedro Neto 6

Tasked with playing as a No9, again. Quiet in the first half, bar a penalty shout. Finished the game out right and looked brighter out there.

Jadon Sancho 5

Livened up after the break and began to cause Copenhagen some problems, but was pretty quiet. Taken off with 25 minutes to go.

Substitutions

Cole Palmer (Fernandez 45’) 7

Transformed Chelsea’s attack by coming on. They are just a different team when their star man is on the pitch.

Marc Cucurella (Acheampong 45’) 7

Won the ball high up the pitch for Dewsbury-Hall’s goal. Helped lift the tempo.

Christopher Nkunku (Sancho 65’) 5

On for the final 25 minutes, but could not make an impact.

Reece James (Caicedo 79’) N/A

Genesis Antwi (Neto 90’) N/A

Subs not used: Sanchez, Bergstrom, Colwill, Murray-Campbell, Amougou, Walsh, Mheuka