Chelsea produced an extraordinary display to thrash Colchester 9–0 at Drogba Arena in the FA Cup Third Round, with hat-tricks from both Gérson and Jairzinho leading the rout. The victory sends Chelsea comfortably into the Fourth Round and keeps their incredible domestic momentum alive.
Early Dominance
Inside forward Gérson opened the scoring after just three minutes with a rifled finish that set the tone for a relentless Chelsea assault. He doubled the lead on six minutes before O’Sullivan’s powerful strike made it three inside ten minutes. Netanel Sahar added a fourth with a header before half-time, with Jairzinho joining the act moments later to make it 5–0 before the break.
After the interval, Chelsea showed no mercy. Gérson completed his hat-trick from the spot in the 51st minute, while Jairzinho struck twice more — the final of which was a stunning effort from 19 metres. O’Sullivan rounded off the scoring on 71 minutes with a precise low finish to make it 9–0.
Jairzinho in Top Form
Jairzinho’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. The Brazilian winger recorded a perfect 10.0 match rating, bagged three goals and an assist, completed ten key passes, and made seven successful dribbles — a dazzling display that left Colchester’s defence chasing shadows.
The 23-year-old continues to thrive under Chelsea’s attacking philosophy, with fourteen goals already this season across all competitions. He famously scored the winning goal in the UEFA Super Cup in 2054 — and performances like this show exactly why he remains one of the Premier League’s most electric forwards.
Relentless Chelsea March On
This result marks another milestone in what has been a remarkable season for Chelsea. The sheer dominance and fluidity of their play highlight the depth and quality of their squad. With the Carabao Cup Final on the horizon and their Premier League title defence in full swing, the Blues are on course for another memorable campaign.