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Former Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien, dazzled by scoring a goal and providing an assist for Chelsea Legends in their 4-0 win over Bayern Munich Legends.
The fund-raising charity game and also a tribute to Gianluca Vialli was played at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, seeing former teammates of both clubs reliving stoke
Michael Essien, who won many titles with the Blues, opened the scoring with a fabulous header after starting the move and running into the box to finish it off.
Michael Essien starts the move and finishes it off nicely to give Chelsea Legends the lead against Bayern Munich Legends 🔥 #JoySports
— ⬅️ #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) September 9, 2023
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John Terry, whose iconic career at Stamford Bridge went side-by-side with the number 26 jersey, fittingly struck a second just as the clock struck 26:00.
Chelsea Legends went into the break with a two-goal advantage, with further goals coming late into the second period.
Gary Cahill netted the third goal from close range after excellent work from Zola in the build-up.
Michael Essien then turned provider for the final goal with a fantastic one-time lobbed ball to Tiago Mendes who rounded off the win with a fine chipped finish.
Finishing the game with a ridiculously fine assist for Chelsea Legends' fourth goal. Michael Essien still got it 🥰 A goal and an assist for the Ghana icon.
FT Chelsea Legends 4-0 Bayern Legends #JoySports
pic.twitter.com/hLh10cQB5o— ⬅️ #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) September 9, 2023
The game was played in front of a sold-out Stamford Bridge crowd.
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