Chelsea produced a moment of brilliance as Pedro Neto and Reece James combined for a surprise free-kick routine that left Nottingham Forest—and the entire stadium—frozen in disbelief.
With fans expecting a direct shot or a traditional cross, the duo executed a cleverly rehearsed move that completely wrong-footed the Forest defense. In just a few seconds, Chelsea turned a routine set-piece into a clinical goal that extended their lead.
A Moment of Silence Before the Roar
As soon as the ball hit the back of the net, there was a second of stunned silence around the ground. Nobody saw it coming—not the defenders, not the goalkeeper, and certainly not the fans.
Once the crowd realized what had just happened, the reaction was electric.
Neto & James: Perfect Execution
Pedro Neto initiated the unexpected movement Reece James timed the delivery to perfection Forest’s wall and keeper were completely caught off guard
This moment could go down as one of Chelsea’s smartest set-piece plays of the season.
