Joao Pedro scores late hat-trick as Chelsea edges Western Sydney Wanderers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Chelsea defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a high-scoring match on July 28 during the 2026 Sydney Super Cup. Joao Pedro's late hat-trick, with goals in the 80th, 86th, and 90th minutes, secured the win after a back-and-forth contest. The match saw Chelsea field an inexperienced side, with Dastan Satpayev opening the scoring early. After trailing multiple times, Chelsea rallied back, equalizing through Dario Essugo and Jamie Gittens. The match marked the beginning of Xabi Alonso's era as Chelsea manager.
- •Chelsea started their Australian tour with a 6-4 victory.
- •Joao Pedro scored three late goals to secure the win.
- •Dastan Satpayev opened the scoring for Chelsea.
- •The match was part of the 2026 Sydney Super Cup.
- •Xabi Alonso debuted as Chelsea's manager in this match.
- 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Joao Pedro hits hat-trick as Chelsea begin Alonso era
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Pedro bags three, Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers
"Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to a winning start on Tuesday in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a late nine-minute hat-trick to ensure victory.Once again Chelsea went to sleep, and a lovely turn and finish from Dylan Scicluna put the Sydney side 3-2 ahead in the 62nd minute with Alonso making nine changes immediately after.
"Joao Pedro scored a late hat-trick as Chelsea kickstarted the Xabi Alonso win with a thrilling 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers.Chelsea overcame the A-League side in a 10-goal contest to begin th...
"Joao Pedro scored a nine-minute hat-trick as Xabi Alonso began his Chelsea reign with a ridiculous 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in pre-season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:55 PMJoao Pedro hits hat-trick as Chelsea begin Alonso era
Joao Pedro scored a late hat-trick as Chelsea kickstarted the Xabi Alonso win with a thrilling 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers.Chelsea overcame the A-League side in a 10-goal contest to begin th...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:40 PMPedro bags three, Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to a winning start on Tuesday in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a late nine-minute hat-trick to ensure victory.Once again Chelsea went to sleep, and a lovely turn and finish from Dylan Scicluna put the Sydney side 3-2 ahead in the 62nd minute with Alonso making nine changes immediately after.
- Sky Sports Football—Joao Pedro nets hat-trick as Chelsea score SIX in Alonso's first game
Joao Pedro scored a nine-minute hat-trick as Xabi Alonso began his Chelsea reign with a ridiculous 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in pre-season.
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