Edon Zhegrova scores as Juventus defeats Chelsea 1-0 in Hong Kong
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
In a pre-season friendly held at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on August 5, 2026, Juventus defeated Chelsea 1-0. Edon Zhegrova's stunning left-foot curler from the edge of the area in the 68th minute secured the victory for Juventus. Chelsea struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, marking their second consecutive pre-season defeat after losing to Tottenham Hotspur. This match showcased Zhegrova's exceptional skill and brought emotional significance as Chelsea welcomed back Mykhailo Mudryk following a doping ban.
- •Juventus wins 1-0 against Chelsea in a friendly match
- •Zhegrova scores the only goal in the 68th minute
- •Match takes place at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong
- •Chelsea faces second straight defeat in pre-season
- •Mudryk returns for Chelsea after doping ban
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Friendly | Chelsea 0-1 Juventus: Zhegrova magic seals victory
"A spectacular Edon Zhegrova curler proved enough for Juventus to beat Chelsea 1-0 in a pre-season friendly, defeating Marco Palestra’s Premier League side.The Bianconeri started new signing Zeki Cel...
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