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UECL: Chelsea Cruises into Conference League Final with 1-0 Win in Second Leg

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Chelsea reaches the UEFA Conference League final after a 1-0 win over Djurgården in the second leg, completing a 5-1 aggregate victory. Read about the match highlights.



Chelsea secured their spot in the UEFA Conference League final with a 1-0 win over Djurgården at Stamford Bridge, completing a 5-1 aggregate victory.


The Blues had a comfortable cushion from their 4-1 win in Sweden, allowing manager Enzo Maresca to give opportunities to younger players, including 16-year-old Reggie Walsh, who made his first start.


Djurgarden, meanwhile, drew 1-1 in the Swedish Allsvenskan at the weekend, meaning they have won just one of their last four matches - hardly the best way to prepare for the minor miracle they required to progress here.




The first half in London was ultimately similar to the one in the first leg, with Chelsea dominating possession from the off.


The first half was relatively uneventful, with Jacob Rinne making a notable save from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's long-range strike. Tyrique George also had an attempt parried.


The game was effectively decided when Dewsbury-Hall scored, firing the ball in off the post to all but seal Chelsea's progression to the final.


Djurgården had limited chances in the first half, with Keita Kosugi's deflection shot forcing a stop from Filip Jorgensen being a rare moment. They were largely on the back foot.


In the second half, Djurgården pushed harder, with Tobias Gulliksen firing narrowly wide from distance and Daniel Stensson's strike being tipped over by Jorgensen. However, it was too little, too late, and any goal would have been mere consolation.


Chelsea has secured a spot in the Conference League final, where they'll face either Real Betis or Fiorentina. With Champions League qualification already secured, a trophy would be a perfect ending to the season for Enzo Maresca's side.


Djurgården can take pride in their impressive European run, and now they'll focus on the domestic league, where they trail the top team by nine points after six matches.



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