Pedro Neto Hat-Trick Fires Chelsea Past Hull in FA Cup Rout
Chelsea made a statement in the FA Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Championship side Hull City at the MKM Stadium. The spotlight belonged to Pedro Neto, who delivered a first senior career hat-trick, turning the match decisively in Chelsea’s favor. From the outset, the Blues dominated possession, controlling more than three-quarters of the ball and keeping Hull pinned in their own half. It wasn’t until the 40th minute that the breakthrough came. Neto, finding space outside the box, curled a precise left-footed strike into the corner, finally breaking Hull’s resistance.
Chelsea didn’t take long to double their advantage. Five minutes after the restart, Neto scored again in unusual fashion, a swerving in-swinging corner that slipped through Hull goalkeeper Dillon Phillips’ legs, giving Chelsea a two-goal cushion. Just moments later, Brazilian teenager Estevão added a third, calmly finishing after a clever assist from Liam Delap, a player familiar with Hull from a previous loan spell. Neto then completed his hat-trick in the 71st minute with a neat finish, again set up by Delap’s run and pass, sealing the emphatic win.
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Hull had their chances, particularly in the first half. Alejandro Garnacho and Estevão both went close, while Phillips made some key saves to keep the Tigers in the game. A late effort from Lewis Koumas hit the post, a final reminder that Hull could not find a way back. Despite their struggles, Hull remain a side pushing for promotion and this result underscores the challenge Championship clubs face when stepping up against top-tier Premier League sides.
For Chelsea, this victory serves more than just progression in the FA Cup. After missing out on the Carabao Cup and with the Premier League title out of reach, the FA Cup represents a clear opportunity for Liam Rosenior to secure his first domestic trophy as Chelsea manager. With talent and depth across the squad and a performance like this, the Blues signal their intent to end an eight-year wait for domestic silverware.
The tactical dominance was evident in passing statistics, with Chelsea completing over 800 passes at 92 percent accuracy, while Hull managed just over 230 passes at 66 percent. Chelsea’s control of the game, both in attack and defense, was absolute, leaving Hull with limited avenues to threaten.
This result not only keeps Chelsea on track in the FA Cup but also boosts morale heading into their next Premier League fixture against Burnley. For Hull, the focus now shifts back to the Championship, where consistency will be key if they are to maintain their push for promotion.
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