Chelsea hit Huddersfield for eight in Premier Division showcase
Chelsea delivered a jaw-dropping attacking masterclass at Drogba Arena, smashing Huddersfield Town 8–1 in a relentless Premier Division display that will be remembered for Netanel Sahar’s four-goal performance.
Relentless Blues blow Huddersfield away
An early mistake from James Dean allowed Jairzinho to open the scoring with a fierce strike into the top corner. Moments later, Scott Crichton doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after a VAR review confirmed the foul inside the box.
Netanel Sahar then took centre stage, heading home just before halftime before converting a penalty moments later for his second. The Israeli striker completed his hat-trick on 56 minutes with another close-range header before adding a fourth late on with a cool finish into the bottom corner.
Huddersfield briefly pulled one back through Jorni van der Wegen, but Chelsea continued their onslaught. Jairzinho grabbed his second of the game with a low-driven shot from distance, while Mario Cardozo curled home a brilliant free kick off the post to make it eight.
Player of the Match: Netanel Sahar
Netanel Sahar was unstoppable, scoring four goals and completing five key passes in a flawless 10.0-rated performance. The striker showcased his full arsenal of finishing — headers, penalties, and clinical shots inside the box — leaving the opposition defence shell-shocked.
“We’re in a rhythm right now where everything is clicking,” Sahar told Eurosport post-match. “Our chemistry is unreal — we trust each other completely.”
Dimario hails attacking brilliance
Manager Calin Dimario praised his team’s intensity and finishing ability:
“That was attacking football at its best — relentless, structured, and ruthless. We could have scored even more, which says everything about our standards.”
Chelsea finished the game with 24 shots to Huddersfield’s 3, an xG of 5.52, and 54% possession. The win maintains their commanding lead at the top of the Premier Division and reinforces their reputation as one of Europe’s most devastating attacking sides.
Final Score: Chelsea 8–1 Huddersfield
Goals: Jairzinho (29’, 50’), Crichton (29’ pen), Sahar (45’, 45+3’ pen, 56’, 88’), Cardozo (78’)
Player of the Match: Netanel Sahar (Chelsea)
Category: Match Report, Premier League