NEW DELHI:
Chelsea
secured their first
Premier League
victory of the season, and
Enzo Maresca
's first as manager, with a resounding 6-2 win over
Wolverhampton Wanderers
at
Molineux
on Sunday.
The match, a high-scoring affair, saw Chelsea's attacking acumen come to the fore in the second half.
The first half was an evenly contested period with both teams exchanging blows.
Nicolas Jackson
opened the scoring for Chelsea, only for
Matheus Cunha
to equalize for Wolves.
Cole Palmer
restored Chelsea's lead before Jorgen Strand Larsen levelled the score once more, ensuring a 2-2 scoreline at halftime.
The second half, however, belonged to Chelsea and
Noni Madueke
. The young winger scored a sensational hat-trick within a span of 15 minutes, effectively putting the game beyond Wolves' reach.
All three goals were assisted by Cole Palmer, who delivered an exceptional performance.
Joao Felix
, making his return to Chelsea, added gloss to the scoreline with a late goal, securing a comfortable 6-2 victory for the visitors.
The win will provide a much-needed boost for Chelsea after a difficult start to the season, while Wolves will be left to rue a disappointing second-half collapse.
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