Chelsea delivered a commanding performance on Saturday afternoon, securing a 3-0 victory over AC Milan in a pre-season friendly held in Jakarta. The match, played in 30C heat, provided manager Xabi Alonso with significant encouragement ahead of the upcoming season, showcasing his team's attacking sharpness and defensive discipline.
The opening half was a relatively turgid affair, with AC Milan initially appearing the stronger side before Chelsea found their rhythm. The deadlock was finally broken in first-half stoppage time when Joao Pedro rose to head home from a corner, giving the Blues a deserved advantage going into the break.
Chelsea maintained their momentum into the second half, with Joao Pedro netting his second goal within a minute of the restart. The forward swept home a close-range finish following a precise free-kick delivery from Pedro Neto. AC Milan attempted to reorganize after making eight substitutions at half-time, but they continued to struggle against Chelsea's intensity.
Shortly after the second goal, Moises Caicedo added a third for the Blues with a spectacular volley from the edge of the penalty area, set up by another corner kick. While AC Milan enjoyed more possession as the game reached its final stages, Chelsea managed the match professionally and rarely faced a serious threat to their clean sheet. The result serves as a positive indicator for Alonso, who saw his side demonstrate both the energy and tactical control required to secure a comprehensive win.
Minutes later, Caicedo produced a spectacular strike to make it 3–0, volleying home from the edge of the area when found from a corner.
