Chelsea secured their first victory under new manager Enzo Maresca with a decisive 3-0 win over Club America in Atlanta.
The game began strongly for Chelsea, with Christopher Nkunku converting a penalty within the first few minutes.
Nkunku's penalty came after a controversial moment involving Lavia, whose driving run led to the decision, though replays hinted it might have been a dive.
Lavia, partnering with Dewsbury-Hall in midfield, had several opportunities to score but failed to capitalize.
Madueke posed a constant threat throughout the match, with Chelsea's attacking line consistently creating chances.
The team's repeated forays into the final third highlighted a promising offensive display, despite some poor finishing that prevented a larger halftime lead.
Dewsbury-Hall’s cross to the near post allowed Guiu to score, doubling Chelsea’s advantage before the break.
In the second half, Enzo Fernandez and Filip Jorgensen were introduced, though the intensity waned.
A worrying moment occurred when Malo Gusto, who had been effective in a midfield role, left the pitch with an apparent injury, prompting Ben Chilwell to take his place.
Despite a missed opportunity by Armando Broja, who failed to score when clear on goal, Chelsea soon found their third. Nkunku's skillful maneuvering in the box earned another penalty, which he handed over to Madueke.
The young forward confidently converted, ensuring a comprehensive win.
After the completion of the match, Chelsea's attacker, Christopher Nkunku was named the man of the match after his impressive performance against Club América.
The France International featured for 83 minutes, created 2 chances, won one Penalty and capped his performance with a goal.
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