Joao Pedro matches Hasselbaink and Costa feat for Chelsea
TL;DR
Joao Pedro scored a stunning overhead kick in Chelsea's 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, marking his 15th Premier League goal. This feat places him alongside Chelsea legends Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Diego Costa.
Key points
- Joao Pedro scored a brilliant overhead kick
- Chelsea lost 3-1 to Nottingham Forest
- Pedro's goal is his 15th of the Premier League season
- Chelsea has lost six consecutive Premier League games
- Pedro matches feats of Hasselbaink and Costa
Joao Pedro matches Hasselbaink and Costa feat for Chelsea
Joao Pedro scored a ludicrous consolation goal during Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.
The Brazilian’s brilliant overhead kick was the sole highlight of another disappointing day for Chelsea, who have now lost six consecutive Premier League games.
Pedro has been one of the few success stories from Chelsea’s record-breaking investment in recent transfer windows, with his outrageous overhead his 15th goal of the Premier League campaign.
The 24-year-old is the only player in the Premier League with 15+ goals and no penalties scored, while he’s become only the third Chelsea player to score 15 non-penalty Premier League goals in his debut campaign.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was first to achieve the feat in 2000/01, as the then-club record signing scored 23 league goals on route to the Premier League’s Golden Boot. 19 of the Dutchman’s goals came from open-play.
Diego Costa then matched that achievement in 2014/15, scoring just one penalty despite a 20-goal haul, as Chelsea won the title under Jose Mourinho.
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Q&A
What record did Joao Pedro achieve with his goal against Nottingham Forest?
Joao Pedro matched the goal-scoring feats of Chelsea legends Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Diego Costa by scoring his 15th Premier League goal.
How many consecutive Premier League games has Chelsea lost?
Chelsea has lost six consecutive Premier League games following their defeat to Nottingham Forest.
What type of goal did Joao Pedro score in the match?
Joao Pedro scored a brilliant overhead kick, which was the only highlight for Chelsea in their loss.
