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The Blues have successfully secured its first victory under the guidance of Enzo Maresca marking a promising start to his tenure as manager.
Chelsea registered their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Club America in Atlanta marking a significant improvement following a challenging start to their summer tour.
The Blues, who had earlier drawn with Wrexham and suffered a heavy defeat to Celtic, showcased a much more polished performance in this encounter.
The match saw Chelsea take an early lead when Christopher Nkunku converted a penalty awarded after what appeared to be a contentious decision involving a dramatic fall by Moises Caicedo, who was perhaps fortunate to win the spot-kick.
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The Blues dominated the first half, frequently breaching Club America's defence, although poor finishing kept the scoreline from being more emphatic.
Marc Guiu doubled Chelsea's advantage with a well-placed header just before halftime. The goal came from a precise cross by Dewsbury-Hall, who delivered a near-post delivery that Guiu expertly flicked past the goalkeeper.
The first-half was marked by Chelsea’s relentless attacking play, but they only managed to add one more goal before the interval.
The second half saw Enzo Fernandez and Filip Jorgensen enter the fray, but the intensity of the match waned.
Armando Broja missed a golden opportunity to extend Chelsea's lead, firing wide when one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
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However, Nkunku redeemed himself with a superb piece of skill, maneuvering into the box and drawing a second penalty.
Noni Madueke stepped up to confidently convert the spot-kick, sealing the 3-0 victory.
This result provides a much-needed boost for Chelsea as they continue their preparations for the upcoming season, displaying the quality and cohesion that fans have been eagerly anticipating.
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