Conference League favorites Chelsea secured a narrow but crucial first-leg victory against Copenhagen, where Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott is on the roster, in their last-16 tie. Chelsea took control of the match in Denmark, setting themselves up well for the return leg at Stamford Bridge.
Trott was an unused substitute for Copenhagen as Chelsea's Reece James broke the deadlock just seconds into the second half, scoring a superb goal from the edge of the box. Enzo Fernandez extended Chelsea's lead with a powerful finish in the 65th minute.
Copenhagen fought back, with Gabriel Pereira's header reducing the deficit. However, Chelsea's defense held strong, ensuring they carried a 2-1 lead back to London.
The result puts Chelsea in a favorable position to advance to the quarter-finals, but Copenhagen will need to regroup and produce a strong performance in the second leg.
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