Premier League - Pedro Neto scores as Chelsea beat West Ham 2-1

The 24th round of the 2024/25 Premier League staged another focus battle. The "Blue Lions" Chelsea, based at Stamford Bridge, relied on Pedro Neto to score an own goal from the opponent when they were leading by one goal, and finally defeated the "Hammers" West Ham 2-1.

Chelsea took the initiative to attack 2 minutes into the game. Cucurella got the ball and entered the penalty area, but the opponent player saved his shot. In the 7th minute, Chelsea continued to create opportunities. Palmer received a pass from his teammate and shot, but the opponent player blocked it.

In the 15th minute, Jackson passed the ball from the front court, and Maduc got the ball and entered the penalty area and shot, but it missed the post. In the 23rd minute, Jackson passed the ball, and Palmer followed up and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball went over the goal. In the 26th minute, Jackson had a thigh strain when stopping the ball, but he still persisted.

In the 30th minute, Enzo received a pass from Maduek and ran to the penalty area to shoot, but the ball went wide. In the 38th minute, West Ham tried to counterattack. Kudus received a pass from his teammate and shot from the penalty area, but the shot was too straight and was caught by Chelsea goalkeeper Jorgensen.

In the 41st minute, Cucurella seized the ball and created an opportunity. Sancho received a pass from Maduc and shot at the defense, but the ball went over the goal post. In the 42nd minute, Colville made a mistake when passing back. Bowen got the ball and entered the penalty area and shot, helping West Ham take the lead 1-0.

In the first half stoppage time, Chelsea got a free kick opportunity. Palmer chose to shoot directly, but the ball was blocked by the West Ham goalkeeper.

At the beginning of the second half, West Ham created an attacking opportunity from the right. Emerson Palmieri took the pass and volleyed but kicked the ball high. In the 52nd minute, Chelsea arranged for Giu and Pedro Neto to replace Jackson and Sancho respectively.

In the 64th minute, Pedro Neto passed the ball to the penalty area. Enzo received the pass from Cucurella and shot, but the opponent blocked it. Then Pedro Neto made a supplementary shot and scored, helping Chelsea to tie the score 1-1. In the 69th minute, West Ham took a free kick, and Kudus got the ball and shot, but it was blocked.

In the 70th minute, Andy Owen made a cross and Kudus rushed forward to head the ball, but the ball hit the post. In the 74th minute, Cucurella passed the ball back, Palmer received it and shook off the defense and passed it horizontally, but Wan Bissaka accidentally kicked the ball into his own goal, allowing Chelsea to overtake 2-1. In the 80th minute, Palmer received the ball and pushed it from the top of the penalty area, but the ball went wide of the goal.

In the end, Chelsea beat West Ham 2-1 at home. After winning 3 points, Chelsea currently ranks 4th in the standings with 43 points, 2 points ahead of Manchester City in 5th place.