Chelsea made a bold statement in European football on Thursday night, delivering a dominant 8-0 victory over Armenian Premier League side Noah at Stamford Bridge. The emphatic win secured their place at the top of their Conference League group and shattered records, becoming the biggest win in the competition’s short history. Chelsea’s triumph overtakes last season’s highlight, Nordsjaelland’s 7-1 thrashing of Ludogorets.
Despite a lightning-fast start that almost caught the Blues off guard, the evening soon unfolded into a dream performance for Chelsea fans. Within the opening minutes, Noah threatened with Goncalo Gregorio testing Filip Jorgensen, and Joao Felix shockingly missed an open goal from six yards out, leaving early nerves unsettled in west London.
However, the match soon became the lopsided affair many had anticipated. Chelsea found their rhythm and Noah simply couldn’t keep up. Tosin Adarabioyo opened the floodgates by heading home Enzo Fernandez’s corner, setting the stage for a relentless onslaught. Moments later, Noah’s careless ball handling allowed Marc Guiu to pounce and double Chelsea’s lead.
The goals kept coming, as Axel Disasi capitalized on another perfectly delivered corner to head home the third, and Felix made amends for his earlier mistake, chipping the ball smoothly over Noah’s goalkeeper, Ognjen Chancharevich, to make it 4-0. Mykhailo Mudryk then added his name to the scoresheet, curling in a stunning fifth goal, showcasing his finesse.
Chelsea weren’t done before halftime. Felix struck again, this time courtesy of a deflected shot after cutting inside from a clever pass by Disasi. By the break, the scoreline read a staggering 6-0, with Chelsea fans already celebrating what was clearly a match for the record books.
In the second half, with the result beyond doubt, the Blues understandably eased their pace, though they still managed to delight the home crowd with more moments of brilliance. Christopher Nkunku, who had already struck the crossbar earlier, finally scored after a deflected shot came back to him. From an almost impossible angle, he slotted the ball home for Chelsea’s seventh.
Even as time wound down, there was room for one more goal. A VAR review confirmed a penalty after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was fouled in the box, and Nkunku stepped up to confidently convert the spot-kick, sealing an 8-0 demolition.
It was an unforgettable night at Stamford Bridge, a performance that showcased Chelsea’s sheer dominance and intent in this European campaign. With three wins in three games, including victories over Gent and Panathinaikos, the Blues are proving to be formidable contenders in the Conference League. Fans will certainly remember this glittering performance for years to come.
