Pedro Neto scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Hull City in the FA Cup.

Traveling to the MKM Stadium to face Championship side Hull City, currently in the top four of the league, Chelsea made no secret of their determination to win, fielding their strongest possible team.

Right after the opening whistle, Chelsea proactively controlled the ball with fluid short passes.

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Goalkeeper Dillon Phillips throws himself in front of Liam Delap's boots.

Hull City started reasonably well and had a notable chance in the 23rd minute when Ryan Giles' dangerous free-kick forced goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to make a diving save. However, that was almost the only bright spot for the home team in the first half.

Chelsea's relentless pressure finally paid off in the 40th minute. Following a well-executed central midfield combination, Liam Delap delivered a perfect cross for Pedro Neto to run onto and curl a precise shot into the right corner of the net, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.

The goal boosted Chelsea's confidence, while Hull struggled to build up play.

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Pedro Neto opened the scoring in a match that seemed tailor-made for him.

In the second half, the momentum quickly shifted in Chelsea's favor. In the 51st minute, Pedro Neto created a moment of brilliance with a curling corner kick that found the back of the net, doubling the lead to 2-0 for Hull City. The home team's defense appeared disoriented by the opponent's fast-paced attacks.

Just eight minutes later, the lead was further extended. In the 59th minute, Liam Delap once again made his mark with a clever through pass to Estevao, who broke free and coolly finished inside the penalty area, making the score 3-0.

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Estevao was delighted after scoring the third goal.

In the 71st minute, Pedro Neto completed his hat-trick with a neat finish inside the penalty area, sealing a 4-0 victory for Chelsea. Statistics show the visitors were completely dominant, with 8 shots on target compared to Hull's just 1.

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Pedro Neto in the arms of his teammates after completing a hat-trick.

In the final minutes, Hull City made a desperate attempt to score a consolation goal. Lewis Koumas had a clear chance in injury time, but his shot hit the post, much to his disappointment. Shortly after, referee Farai Hallam blew the final whistle.

The 4-0 victory accurately reflected the situation, with Chelsea being superior in every aspect, while Hull City will have to improve significantly if they want to avoid similar heavy defeats.

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