Academy Team - CHELSEA FC BLENHEIM 2 v 1 CRYSTAL PALACE

PLAYER OF THE MATCH: MIA

The academy side started 2024 with a much deserved win against Crystal Palace Under 22 side at Cobham; Chelsea's world class training facility.

In a tough test to start the year it was Chelsea FC Blenheim who opened the scoring with a great finish from distance by Mia. The academy side went onto extend their lead after some great play and an accomplished finish from Amy.

The second half was close with Chelsea FC Blenheim winning the football battle against a physical and accomplished Palace side. Crystal Palace grabbed a late consolation but it was a well deserved win to start 2024 for the academy side.