Chelsea ran out comfortable winners over Hull as Pedro Neto produced a moment of magic and then some, scoring a superb hat-trick to lead the way in a thumping victory against Liam Rosenior’s side.
Neto set the tone with an early strike that underlined his confidence, before adding a second to put clear daylight between the teams. Hull struggled to live with his movement and end product, and Chelsea’s control only grew as the game wore on.
The Portugal international completed his hat-trick in style, capping a ruthless display that left the visitors chasing shadows. Chelsea’s attacking play had purpose and pace throughout, with Neto the standout as Hull failed to find a way to slow him down.
There was also a key moment for Estevao, who made amends after an open-goal howler by getting on the scoresheet. The youngster showed good character to put that miss behind him and finish his chance, offering a reminder of his threat in the final third.
For Rosenior, it was a difficult night as his men were beaten heavily by his former club, with Chelsea’s quality proving decisive from start to finish. Neto’s hat-trick was the headline, but Chelsea will also take encouragement from Estevao’s response as they continue to build momentum.
