Chelsea seals Conference League final spot
Chelsea confirmed its place in the Conference League final after easing to a 1-0 second-leg victory against Djurgarden at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues did the damage in Stockholm in the first leg, earning a 5-1 aggregate win and booking their spot in the showpiece match in Wroclaw on 28 May.
It took until the 28th minute for the game's first attempt on target, coming from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who forced a smart save from Jacob Rinne.
Tyrique George then forced another stop from the visiting goalkeeper, but the 19 year-old played a pivotal role in handing Enzo Maresca's side the lead in the 38th minute.
After a neat turn in midfield, George sent Dewsbury-Hall on his way, with the midfielder shifting the ball onto his left before stroking the ball off the post and into the net.
George continued to be a threat for Chelsea and should have put his team further ahead after the break, but somehow missed a header from close range, though the offside flag on the far side spared the teenager's blushes.
Dewsbury-Hall then fired over before Filip Jorgensen was forced into his first notable save at the other end, tipping over from Daniel Stensson's fierce strike from distance.
But with the tie already won, Maresca chose to make several changes, introducing both Genesis Antwi and Shumaira Mheuka, who impressed during their substitute cameos.
Malo Gusto almost rounded off the tie with a stunning solo goal, but his left-footed strike was tipped over the bar by Rinne in the first minute of second-half stoppage time.
