Chelsea took a narrow 2-1 lead against Copenhagen in their Conference League last-16 tie, with second-half goals from Reece James and Enzo Fernandez overshadowing a nervy final stretch. Copenhagen started strong, but Chelsea improved significantly after halftime, scoring twice in quick succession. However, a late goal from Gabriel Pereira of Copenhagen made the result more precarious. Both teams created limited chances, with Chelsea controlling the possession but struggling to find rhythm in the final third. The return leg at Stamford Bridge is anticipated to be a challenging encounter.
Despite Chelsea holding a one-goal advantage going into the second leg at Stamford Bridge, a game of few chances was even tighter than the scoreline suggests.
Chelsea's 2-1 victory at Parken shows the importance of taking advantage of key moments in matches, with crucial goals coming from James and Fernandez.
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