Joao Pedro scores hat-trick in Chelsea's friendly against Western Sydney
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Chelsea registered a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on July 28. Joao Pedro marked his debut for Chelsea by scoring a hat-trick, providing a vital contribution to the victory after coming on in the second half. He assisted Jamie Gittens' goal before scoring three times himself to secure the win. Manager Xabi Alonso praised Pedro's determination and emphasized the importance of team support for his performance. Chelsea aims for Pedro to continue building on last season's success, where he was the club's top scorer with 23 goals in 52 appearances.
- •Chelsea wins 6-4 against Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season match.
- •Joao Pedro scores a hat-trick after entering the game in the 63rd minute.
- •Pedro assists Jamie Gittens before netting three goals.
- •Xabi Alonso highlights Pedro's hunger and determination for the new season.
- •Pedro was Chelsea's top scorer last season with 23 goals.
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — 'Very hungry' Joao Pedro impresses new Chelsea manager Alonso
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Hungry’ Joao Pedro makes strong first impression under Xabi Alonso
"Chelsea's Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is "very hungry" after his World Cup snub, with a quick-fire hat-trick in the team's opening pre-season game impressing new manager Xabi Alonso.Alonso said that Joao Pedro, who bagged a nine-minute hat-trick as a second-half substitute in Chelsea's 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, had been fired up in training.
"Chelsea claimed a 6-4 victory over Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.Dastan Satpayev, Dario Essugo and Jamie Gittens scored a goal apiece before Joao Pedro b...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 12:43 AM'Very hungry' Joao Pedro impresses new Chelsea manager Alonso
Chelsea's Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is "very hungry" after his World Cup snub, with a quick-fire hat-trick in the team's opening pre-season game impressing new manager Xabi Alonso.Alonso said that Joao Pedro, who bagged a nine-minute hat-trick as a second-half substitute in Chelsea's 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, had been fired up in training.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:45 PM‘Hungry’ Joao Pedro makes strong first impression under Xabi Alonso
Chelsea claimed a 6-4 victory over Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.Dastan Satpayev, Dario Essugo and Jamie Gittens scored a goal apiece before Joao Pedro b...
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