SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
The hosts make another alteration.
Ramazan Karimov comes on as Geoffrey Chinedu makes way.
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
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time
Postpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Image source, ReutersChelsea 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.
'Chance for Vale to step up'published at 16:59 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT SportsHarvey Vale has already got a lot of experience at the youth international level. But this is a chance for him to step up to the next level.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:59 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Another change for Chelsea as Harvey Vale comes on in place of Carney Chukwuemeka.
Postpublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Since Pedro Neto came off at half time Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has taken the game by the scruff of the neck, dictating the tempo for Chelsea in midfield.
He slides a pass between the lines for Ato Ampah to chase but his cut back is cut out before it can reach a teammate.
'Chukwuemeka has been good'published at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports
Image source, ReutersCarney Chukwuemeka has been good for Chelsea today. I like him.
He will be hoping to get himself into some kind of form. But it can be difficult when you don't get that many games.
Postpublished at 16:55 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Mukhammedzhan Seysen is getting plenty of shot-stopping and catching practice in this second half.
Carney Chukwuemeka shoots from the edge of the box but he is falling as he hits the ball and it rolls harmlessly into the gloves of the Astana keeper.
Postpublished at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall plays the ball into Tyrique George who takes the chance to run onto it and shoot at goal once again.
He's making the most of his chance tonight. He's been very impressive for Chelsea.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time
#bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
Image source, ReutersReally excited about this Chelsea team under Enzo Maresca I once again feel connected to my beloved club. The future looks bright.
Jake
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time
#bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
It looks like a proper old school pitch. Something you would expect in these conditions! Guaranteed to see mistakes and goals! Chelsea are dealing with it pretty well though.
Geoff from London
CLOSE!published at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
A brilliant, free-flowing Chelsea move almost results in their fourth goal of the game,
Carney Chukwuemeka dances through several challenges before cutting the ball back for Tyrique George but the teenager is denied a first Chelsea goal by a goal line clearance.
Across Europepublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time
Chelsea aren't the only British team in European action tonight.
Manchester United face Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League at 17:45 GMT. You can find live build up and coverage of that game here.
Tottenham Hotspur are also in Europa League action as they travel up to Glasgow to face Rangers at 20:00 GMT.
There will be live coverage of that game on the BBC Sport website later on.
Postpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea play the ball out from the back through Tosin Adarabioyo as they enjoy a period of possession.
Interestingly Adarabioyo at 27 years of age is one of the oldest players to feature for Chelsea this season.
Enzo Maresca has yet to use a player aged 28 and above in any game, and in any competition so far.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time
#bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
Quite embarrassingly, Chelsea have conceded more goals in the Conference League than Villa, Liverpool or Arsenal have in the Champions League.
John
'Jorgensen did well there'published at 16:43 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT SportsChelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen did well there. That ball was moving.
Chelsea need to control the tempo. They need to keep hold of the ball and take the sting out of Astana, who look a lot more purposeful in this second half.
Postpublished at 16:43 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Astana have had a little more attacking intent in these opening stages of the second half.
Goalscorer Marin Tomasov fires a wicked drive at goal and Filip Jorgensen does well to read the dipping effort and parry it wide of the far post.
Postpublished at 16:41 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Ousmane Camara tricks is way past Josh Acheampong on the left hand side before hitting a cross into the middle but it is well read and collected by Filip Jorgensen.
Postpublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Image source, Getty ImagesNothing to report in the early minutes as both teams are just getting used to the cold again out on the pitch.
I can imagine there were a few cups of tea or coffee consumed in the dressing rooms at half time.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time
#bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
It's such a shame Cold Palmer isn't playing today.
Jamie
In fairness Jamie at -20 degress it is cold enough as it is!
'Youngsters will want to play'published at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time
Astana 1-3 Chelsea
Joe Cole
Ex-Chelsea and England midfielder on TNT Sports
Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea have dealt with the conditions really well. Those young players on their bench will be wanting to get on the pitch. They would have dreamed of it for a long time. I think Enzo Maresca will make more changes in the next 15-20 minutes.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been professional too. He has driven the game forward. Some of the Premier League clubs will be looking at Marc Guiu and hope to have him on loan.
Marc Guiu also scored against FC Noah in this competition on 7 November
Former Barcelona youngster Marc Guiu caught the eye as he helped fire Chelsea into the knockout stage of the Uefa Conference League with victory against Astana in Kazakhstan.
The Blues had made the 3,600-mile trip to Almaty for the game, which was played in difficult conditions including temperatures of -11C.
But it did not stop the much-changed Chelsea line-up from securing a comfortable win, getting the job done with three first-half goals.
Spanish youth international Guiu, 18, was one of a number of youngsters given the chance to impress and he did just that by opening the scoring in the 14th minute, embarking on an impressive solo run before slotting in.
His shot four minutes later from Pedro Neto's cross was then helped over the line by Aleksandr Marochkin to put the Blues in control.
Renato Veiga added a third shortly before the break with a header for his second goal of the season.
Marin Tomasov produced a moment of magic on the stroke of half-time to send the Astana fans wild, cutting inside before smashing an unstoppable strike into the top corner.
The tempo dropped in the second half, with Chelsea managing the game rather than pushing for more goals.
The win means they remain top in the league phase of the Conference League with 15 points from five games.
They will conclude this stage of the competition against Irish side Shamrock Rovers on 19 December.
Chelsea fringe players impress in freezing conditions
This was Chelsea's longest-ever European trip involving a 7,000-mile round journey travelling through five different time zones.
The eight hours of travel to Kazakhstan, coupled with freezing temperatures, posed a different challenge for the Blues' players but they adapted well to secure a comfortable victory that maintains their impressive form so far in Europe.
Their five wins equalled a club record in European football, having won five and drawn one of their six Europa League group stage games in 2018-19.
With Chelsea playing a game every three or four days in December, Blues boss Enzo Maresca appears to be reaping the rewards of being able to rotate his squad.
They made 10 changes for this game, with only Neto retaining his place from the side that beat Tottenham at the weekend, and he played his part in the first two goals.
But the fringe players showed the desire to impress that Maresca will have wanted to see as he looks to navigate through a busy period for his side.
Aside from Guiu, winger Tyrique George and defender Josh Acheampong - both 18 - and 19-year-old midfielder Samuel Rak-Sakyi also started the game, and all more than played their part in a comfortable and controlled Chelsea display.
Player of the match
Number: 38 Marc Guiu
Average rating 8.35
Number: 10 M. Tomasov
Average Rating: 6.88Number: 19 B. Osei
Average Rating: 5.90Number: 5 K. Kažukolovas
Average Rating: 5.86Number: 81 R. Karimov
Average Rating: 5.76Number: 22 A. Marochkin
Average Rating: 5.76Number: 7 M. Ebong
Average Rating: 5.64Number: 2 K. Bartolec
Average Rating: 5.63Number: 3 B. Kalaica
Average Rating: 5.61Number: 45 A. Amanović
Average Rating: 5.46Number: 6 Y. Vorogovskiy
Average Rating: 5.42Number: 28 O. Camara
Average Rating: 5.38Number: 9 C. Geoffrey
Average Rating: 5.33Number: 77 N. Gripshi
Average Rating: 5.29Number: 21 E. Astanov
Average Rating: 5.14Number: 74 M. Seysen
Average Rating: 4.82Number: 38 Marc Guiu
Average Rating: 8.35Number: 7 Pedro Neto
Average Rating: 8.09Number: 40 Renato Veiga
Average Rating: 7.76Number: 51 S. Rak-Sakyi
Average Rating: 7.62Number: 34 J. Acheampong
Average Rating: 7.47Number: 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall
Average Rating: 7.41Number: 32 T. George
Average Rating: 7.33Number: 2 A. Disasi
Average Rating: 7.30Number: 55 A. Ampah
Average Rating: 7.28Number: 43 H. Vale
Average Rating: 7.28Number: 17 C. Chukwuemeka
Average Rating: 7.22Number: 4 T. Adarabioyo
Average Rating: 7.21Number: 76 S. Mheuka
Average Rating: 7.18Number: 33 K. Dyer
Average Rating: 7.03Number: 12 F. Jørgensen
Average Rating: 6.87After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
Related topics
UEFA Conference League Scores & Fixtures
Thursday 12th December
UEFA Conference League Table
On Thursday 12th December
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Chelsea, Position 1, Points 15
- Astana, Position 26, Points 4
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 15 |
| |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 12 |
| |
| 3 | Legia Warszawa | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 12 |
|
| 4 | Lugano | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 12 |
|
| 5 | Cercle Brugge | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
|
| 6 | Jagiellonia Białystok | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
|
| 7 | Rapid Vienna | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
|
| 8 | Vitória Guimarães | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
|
| 9 | APOEL | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
|
| 10 | Djurgården | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
|
| 11 | Olimpija | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
|
| 12 | Heidenheim | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
|
| 13 | Shamrock Rovers | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
|
| 14 | København | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
|
| 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| |
| 16 | Borac Banja Luka | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
|
| 17 | Víkingur Reykjavík | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 7 |
|
| 18 | Pafos | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
|
| 19 | Gent | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 6 |
|
| 20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 6 |
| |
| 21 | İstanbul Başakşehir | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 5 |
|
| 22 | Celje | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
|
| 23 | TSC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 4 |
|
| 24 | Molde | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 4 |
|
| 25 | Panathinaikos | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4 |
|
| 26 | Astana | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
|
| 27 | St.Gallen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 4 |
|
| 28 | HJK | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 4 |
|
| 29 | Noah | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 4 |
|
| 30 | Omonia Nicosia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 |
|
| 31 | The New Saints | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
|
| 32 | Mladá Boleslav | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
|
| 33 | Dinamo Minsk | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 3 |
|
| 34 | LASK | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 2 |
|
| 35 | Petrocub | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 1 |
|
| 36 | Larne | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
|
Key
- Position 1 - 8 : 8th Finals
- Position 9 - 24 : Play-off
Team Lineups
home team, Astana
Manager: Grigoriy Babayan
Formation: 5 - 4 - 1
Pitch Formation
74, Seysen, Goalkeeper
2, Bartolec, Wing Back
5, Kazukolovas, Defender
22, Marochkin, Defender
3, Kalaica, Defender
6, Vorogovskiy, Wing Back
10, Tomasov, Midfielder
7, Ebong, Midfielder
45, Amanovic, Midfielder
28, Camara, Midfielder
9, Geoffrey, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 74, M. Seysen
- Number 3, B. Kalaica
- Number 22, A. Marochkin
- Number 5, K. Kažukolovas
- Number 6, Y. Vorogovskiy
- Number 2, K. Bartolec
- Number 28, O. Camara , substituted for E. Astanov at 91 minutes
- Number 45, A. Amanović , Yellow Card at 27 minutes, substituted for B. Osei at 46 minutes
- Number 7, M. Ebong
- Number 10, M. Tomasov , Captain, substituted for N. Gripshi at 88 minutes
- Number 9, C. Geoffrey , substituted for R. Karimov at 72 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Astana
- Number 11, N. Ahanonu
- Number 21, E. Astanov
- Number 72, S. Basmanov
- Number 15, A. Beysebekov
- Number 4, M. Bystrov
- Number 77, N. Gripshi
- Number 81, R. Karimov
- Number 8, I. Kuat
- Number 19, B. Osei
- Number 55, A. Zarutskiy
- Number 97, N. Zhaksylyk
- Number 93, J. Čondrić
away team, Chelsea
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Formation: diamond
Pitch Formation
12, Jørgensen, Goalkeeper
34, Acheampong, Defender
4, Adarabioyo, Defender
2, Disasi, Defender
51, Rak-Sakyi, Defensive Midfielder
22, Dewsbury-Hall, Midfielder
40, Renato Veiga, Midfielder
17, Chukwuemeka, Attacking Midfielder
7, Pedro Neto, Striker
38, Guiu, Striker
32, George, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 12, F. Jørgensen
- Number 2, A. Disasi , Captain
- Number 4, T. Adarabioyo
- Number 34, J. Acheampong
- Number 51, S. Rak-Sakyi , substituted for K. Dyer at 86 minutes
- Number 40, Renato Veiga
- Number 22, K. Dewsbury-Hall
- Number 17, C. Chukwuemeka , substituted for H. Vale at 67 minutes
- Number 32, T. George
- Number 38, Marc Guiu , substituted for S. Mheuka at 78 minutes
- Number 7, Pedro Neto , substituted for A. Ampah at 46 minutes
away team, Chelsea
- Number 55, A. Ampah
- Number 47, L. Bergström
- Number 33, K. Dyer
- Number 50, M. Merrick
- Number 76, S. Mheuka
- Number 59, H. Murray-Campbell
- Number 49, R. Olise
- Number 43, H. Vale
- Number 63, K. Wilson
home team, Astana
Manager: Grigoriy Babayan
Formation: 5 - 4 - 1
Pitch Formation
74, Seysen, Goalkeeper
2, Bartolec, Wing Back
5, Kazukolovas, Defender
22, Marochkin, Defender
3, Kalaica, Defender
6, Vorogovskiy, Wing Back
10, Tomasov, Midfielder
7, Ebong, Midfielder
45, Amanovic, Midfielder
28, Camara, Midfielder
9, Geoffrey, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 74, M. Seysen
- Number 3, B. Kalaica
- Number 22, A. Marochkin
- Number 5, K. Kažukolovas
- Number 6, Y. Vorogovskiy
- Number 2, K. Bartolec
- Number 28, O. Camara , substituted for E. Astanov at 91 minutes
- Number 45, A. Amanović , Yellow Card at 27 minutes, substituted for B. Osei at 46 minutes
- Number 7, M. Ebong
- Number 10, M. Tomasov , Captain, substituted for N. Gripshi at 88 minutes
- Number 9, C. Geoffrey , substituted for R. Karimov at 72 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 11, N. Ahanonu
- Number 21, E. Astanov
- Number 72, S. Basmanov
- Number 15, A. Beysebekov
- Number 4, M. Bystrov
- Number 77, N. Gripshi
- Number 81, R. Karimov
- Number 8, I. Kuat
- Number 19, B. Osei
- Number 55, A. Zarutskiy
- Number 97, N. Zhaksylyk
- Number 93, J. Čondrić
away team, Chelsea
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Formation: diamond
Pitch Formation
12, Jørgensen, Goalkeeper
34, Acheampong, Defender
4, Adarabioyo, Defender
2, Disasi, Defender
51, Rak-Sakyi, Defensive Midfielder
22, Dewsbury-Hall, Midfielder
40, Renato Veiga, Midfielder
17, Chukwuemeka, Attacking Midfielder
7, Pedro Neto, Striker
38, Guiu, Striker
32, George, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 12, F. Jørgensen
- Number 2, A. Disasi , Captain
- Number 4, T. Adarabioyo
- Number 34, J. Acheampong
- Number 51, S. Rak-Sakyi , substituted for K. Dyer at 86 minutes
- Number 40, Renato Veiga
- Number 22, K. Dewsbury-Hall
- Number 17, C. Chukwuemeka , substituted for H. Vale at 67 minutes
- Number 32, T. George
- Number 38, Marc Guiu , substituted for S. Mheuka at 78 minutes
- Number 7, Pedro Neto , substituted for A. Ampah at 46 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 55, A. Ampah
- Number 47, L. Bergström
- Number 33, K. Dyer
- Number 50, M. Merrick
- Number 76, S. Mheuka
- Number 59, H. Murray-Campbell
- Number 49, R. Olise
- Number 43, H. Vale
- Number 63, K. Wilson
- Referee:
- Sven Jablonski
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Pascal Müller
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Lasse Koslowski
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Marco Achmüller
- Fourth Official:
- Tobias Reichel
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Katrin Rafalski
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Astana v ChelseaOverall Possession
General
Shots
Astana 6Chelsea 23Shots on target
Astana 3Chelsea 12Total touches in the box
Astana 10Chelsea 47Goalkeeper saves
Astana 9Chelsea 2Fouls
Astana 7Chelsea 8Corners
Astana 2Chelsea 4Season so far
UEFA Conference League
Skip to form guideKey, Astana v Chelsea
League position, Astana 26th, Chelsea 1stTotal points, Astana 4, Chelsea 15
Goals scored
Astana 3Chelsea 21Form guide
All competitions
Skip back to season so farAstana draw
v Vitória Guimarães
1
1
UEFA Conference League
Chelsea won
v Tottenham Hotspur
3
4
Premier League
Astana won
v Zhenys
0
2
League Cup
Chelsea won
v Southampton
1
5
Premier League
Astana won
v Zhetysu
5
0
Premier League
Chelsea won
v Aston Villa
3
0
Premier League
Astana lose
v Pafos
1
0
UEFA Conference League
Chelsea won
v Heidenheim
0
2
UEFA Conference League
Astana lose
v Tobol
1
0
Premier League
Chelsea won
v Leicester City
1
2
Premier League