Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Joao Pedro's nine-minute hat-trick stuns Sydney
Snubbed by Brazil, the Chelsea striker scored three in nine minutes to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 6-4 win.
João Pedro
player
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Chelsea 6-4 Western Sydney Wanderers
Scorer(s)
Joao Pedro (3), Jamie Gittens, others not specified
Venue
Accor Stadium, Sydney
What happened. Joao Pedro scored a nine-minute hat-trick after coming on as a substitute, helping Chelsea beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4.
- Joao Pedro was left out of Brazil's World Cup squad by Carlo Ancelotti.
- He assisted Jamie Gittens for the equaliser before scoring three times.
- Xabi Alonso said Joao Pedro is 'very hungry' after the snub.
“He is very hungry. Joao is really, really determined to have a great season.”
— Xabi Alonso
Chelsea continue pre-season with the Premier League starting in almost a month.
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