Summary

  • Chelsea cruise to win against Astana to seal spot in Conference League last 16

  • Victory in Kazakhstan maintains Blues' 100% record in competition

  • Guiu stars in dominant win for Chelsea side showing 10 changes

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Live Reporting

Ciara Fleming

  1. Chelsea open up gap at the top

    FT: Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    That win for Chelsea takes them three points clear at the top of the standings ahead of Legia Warsaw's game against Lugano which is due to kick off at 17: 45 GMT.

    One more win and they will set a new club record for a European group stage campaign.

    For now though it is five wins from five, a 100% record.

    And they are now unbeaten in their last nine games in all competitions (W7,D2).

    UECL top fifteenBBC Sport

  2. Youngsters shine

    FT: Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Nine of the players Chelsea used this evening were 21 years of age or below:

    • Shim Mhueka - 17 years old
    • Ato Ampah - 18 years old
    • Kiano Dyer - 18 years old
    • Josh Acheampong - 18 years old
    • Tyrique George - 18 years old
    • Marc Guiu - 18 years old
    • Sam Rak-Sakyi - 19 years old
    • Harvey Vale - 21 years old
    • Carney Chukwuemeka - 21 years old

    A tough away trip in Europe and they got through it comfortably.

    A very, very good night for Enzo Maresca and Chelsea.

  3. 'Professional display from Chelsea'

    FT: Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Joe Cole
    Ex-Chelsea and England midfielder on TNT Sports

    It was a professional performance from Chelsea in the second half to see the game out. A lot of young players got the minutes which will be invaluable for them.

    The Chelsea players have gone to applaud the fans who have made the trip. They will now want to get on that plane, make it home and start preparing for Brentford on Sunday.

  4. FULL-TIME

    Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Chelsea's Renato Veiga celebrates scoring their third goal with Marc GuiuReuters

    It's all over.

    Chelsea make it five wins from five in the Europa Conference League league phase to all but secure qualification for the next round.

    A great night for Enzo Maresca who was able to see several young players thrive in a comfortable win away from home.

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    Some of the academy graduates out there today have looked brilliant. Can't wait to see how much we sell them to Newcastle and Atletico Madrid for.

    Richard

  6. INJURY TIME

    Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    I'm sure the freezing cold players will appreciate that the officials have added on just the two minutes of stoppage time at the end of this one.

  7. SUBSTITUTION

    Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Astana captain Marin Tomasov produces a wonderful crossfield ball for Ousmane Camara, but the forward cannot pick out the top corner with the finish.

    That is goalscorer Tomasov's last involvement as he is replaced by Nazmi Gripshi.

  8. 'Future bright for Chelsea'

    Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Lucy Ward
    Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports

    Chelsea's Shumaira Mheuka in actionReuters

    The future is indeed bright for Chelsea. They have been buying a lot of players in recent years but this homegrown bunch have proved their worth today.

  9. SUBSTITUTION

    Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    One youngster for another as Chelsea make another change.

    Sam Rak-Sakyi makes way after a composed display in midfield. He is replaced by Kiano Dyer.

  10. Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall dribbles his way through the Astana defence but opts to round the keeper instead of shooting first time.

    He ends up running out of space and the ball goes out for a corner which Chelsea fail to convert.

  11. 'Rak-Sakyi keeps things simple'

    Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Lucy Ward
    Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports

    FC Astana's Ousmane Camara in action with Chelsea's Samuel Rak-SakyiReuters

    Samuel Rak-Sakyi just deals with the ball really well. Everything he does is really simple and that's exactly what you need from that position.

    He is another of the Chelsea youngsters who has looked really comfortable out there today.

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    I wish Man United took the Chelsea approach to Europe. Playing kids and letting the first team stay back to rest and get more time on the training ground with the new manager.

    Joe

  13. Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    More chaos in the Chelsea defence.

    Filip Jorgensen plays a short pass to Tosin Adarabioyo, who is set upon in a flash by two Astana forwards.

    His onward pass is cut out by Ousmane Camara but luckily the offside flag goes up to stop the attack going any further.

  14. Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Astana break forward down the right through full back Karlo Bartolec.

    He tries to pick out substitute Ramazan Karimov in the middle but Filip Jorgensen beats the forward to it.

    Chelsea just need to be wary of not letting their foot off the gas too much here. Another goal for the hosts could make the last ten minutes or so a bit tricky.

  15. SUBSTITUTION

    Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Another Chelsea change brings about another debut.

    17-year-old Shim Mheuka comes on in place of Marc Guiu, who ends the night with a two goal tally.

  16. 'Chelsea have passed the test'

    Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Lucy Ward
    Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports

    It's a difficult place to come and I think all the Chelsea players have passed that test.

  17. Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    It has been a bit more of an even contest in this second half with Astana looking more defensively organised.

    Although having said that, with a comfortable 3-1 lead Chelsea are just holding back a little.

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    Re John (16:45): True they have conceded more but they have also scored more than Arsenal & Villa combined. What would you rather see?

    Alan C

    Replying to John. Chelsea have scored 21 in four and a half games 8 more than the three teams you mentioned. Definitely a more enjoyable watch.

    Anon

    John. They’re also above the two of them in the Premier League.

    Anon

  19. SUBSTITUTION

    Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    The hosts make another alteration.

    Ramazan Karimov comes on as Geoffrey Chinedu makes way.

  20. Astana 1-3 Chelsea

    Chelsea's Tyrique George looks onReuters

    Chelsea are just picking up the tempo again now.

    Tyrique George gets in behind before dinking a cross to the back post but it is pawed off the head of Ato Ampah by Astana keeper Seysen.