Chelsea Beat Everton 2–0 as Pedro Neto Scores Twice in Dramatic Late Finish

Chelsea produced a strong performance against Everton, with Pedro Neto scoring twice, including a dramatic late goal, as the Blues finished the match with a 2–0 victory after 14 minutes of added time.

The result reflected Chelsea’s control for much of the contest, as they enjoyed 53% possession and registered seven shots on target. Everton, meanwhile, struggled to turn their attacking moments into goals despite creating opportunities through Jack Grealish, Thierno Barry and Jarrad Branthwaite.

Neto opened the scoring shortly after the second half began, finishing with his left foot after Jorrel Hato created the opportunity. Chelsea continued to push forward, with Moisés Caicedo striking the crossbar in the first half and Cole Palmer testing Everton’s defence.

The visitors eventually secured the result in the 90th minute when Neto reacted quickest to a loose ball and finished with his left foot. Chelsea defended resolutely during the lengthy stoppage time, with Levi Colwill making important interceptions to prevent Everton from finding a way back.

Jordan Henderson also played an important role in Chelsea’s midfield, contributing to the team’s possession and set-piece efforts. His performance added to the discussion surrounding Chelsea’s midfield strength, while the club’s attacking display recalled the kind of dominant showing associated with a convincing 5–1 victory over Bournemouth.

Chelsea finished with 53% possession, seven shots on target and seven corners, while Everton managed five shots on target and five corners. The result highlighted Chelsea’s ability to maintain pressure and find a decisive breakthrough late in the match.

Match Statistics

Statistic	Everton	Chelsea
Expected Goals (xG)	1.54	1.05
Shots on Target	5	7
Shots Off Target	6	6
Blocked Shots	5	5
Possession	47%	53%
Corner Kicks	5	7
Offsides	4	1
Fouls	8	15
Throw-ins	21	20
Yellow Cards	3	4
Goalkeeper Saves	4	5

Chelsea Player Ratings

Player	Position / Contribution	Rating
Pedro Neto	Forward, two goals, Man of the Match	9/10
Emiliano Martínez	Goalkeeper, substituted due to injury	7/10
Josh Acheampong	Defender	7/10
Maxence Lacroix	Defender	7/10
Levi Colwill	Defender	7/10
Moisés Caicedo	Midfielder, captain	7/10
Jordan Henderson	Midfielder	7/10
Jorrel Hato	Defender/Midfielder	7/10
Cole Palmer	Forward/Playmaker	6/10
Mike Penders	Substitute goalkeeper	6/10
Romeo Lavia	Substitute	N/A
Danny Welbeck	Substitute	N/A
Marco Palestra	Substitute	N/A
Geovany Quenda	Substitute	N/A

Everton Player Ratings

Player	Position / Contribution	Rating
Jordan Pickford	Goalkeeper	5/10
Ainsley Maitland-Niles	Defender	5/10
James Tarkowski	Defender	6/10
Jarrad Branthwaite	Defender	6/10
Vitaliy Mykolenko	Defender	5.5/10
Harrison Armstrong	Midfielder	7/10