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Astana 0-2 Chelsea

35. Every fixture is pitting Chelsea against teams that they have never played before.

Not sure whether that says more about these European competitions or The Blues’ fall from grace over recent years,

Astan a come forward and the ball is laid off to Geoffrey but it is an easy save for Jorgensen at his near post.

Astana 0-2 Chelsea

33. Chelsea are trying their luck from all angles now.

Renata Veiga shoots from the edge of the box but the keeper saves.

Astana come forward but lose possession quickly.

Astana 0-2 Chelsea

31. Maresca’s side look like scoring whenever they come forward.

This time Guiu uses his strength to get between the defender and the ball.

He tries a shot from a tight angle but smashes it over the target.

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Astana 0-2 Chelsea

29. The hardest part of this game for Chelsea will be the temperature.

Since conceding, Astana have offered very little going forward.

This could be like a training match for The Blues, in arctic conditions.

Astana 0-2 Chelsea

27. Guiu is down receiving some treatment.

He seemed to get a knock to the knee.

Fortunately for Maresca, he is back to his feet and seemingly able to continue.

Astana 0-2 Chelsea

25. This could be a long evening for the hosts.

They will just be grateful that The Blues didn’t bring a first team.

Neto puts a teasing cross into the back post but Renato Veiga cannot make anything of it.

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