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Follow live as Chelsea host Shamrock Rovers in Conference League Blues already through to last 16 after winning all five games so far This is final round of group matches - each team plays six games before knockouts Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Emma Smith FT: Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers finish 10th in the Conference League table, missing out on the top eight on goal difference. You suspect Stephen Bradley would have torn your arm off for that at the start of this competition. A hugely impressive effort from Rovers so far. FT: Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Lauren Mc Cann BBC Sport NI They came, they saw, but they ultimately fell short against a top-class opposition. It will still be a night to remember for Shamrock Rovers and their fans, who were in dreamland when Markus Poom equalised on 26 minutes before it quickly unravelled from there. Rovers will now have a play-off to look forward to in February and they will be the seeded team with the draw taking place tomorrow. Until then, Stephen Bradley will have plenty to do; not least sorting out the futures of the likes of Poom, Johnny Kenny and Neil Farrugia as well as integrate new signings, with Danny Grant already arriving from Bohemians. It will likely be a very different side that takes part in their next game in this competition from this one here at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers All over. 18 points from 18 for Chelsea, they sail through to the Conference League last 16. Shamrock Rovers must negotiate the play-offs if their European tour is to continue. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Two minutes are added on. Many of the home fans are happy enough with what they have seen and have made for the exits. Blue seats everywhere. The away support continue to sing with scarves aloft. Immense credit goes to everyone who has travelled over from Dublin. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Rovers very nearly get a consolation, but Daniel Cleary's shot is blocked. Graham Burke then has a go, but straight at Filip Jorgensen. Rovers have not given up tonight, their dedication is to be applauded. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers It's just about whether Chelsea fancy any more goals now. They almost get behind Rovers again, but Cesare Casadei commits a foul. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Lucy Ward Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports Tyrique George has done well. He has certainly enjoyed himself, but he couldn't put it in the bottom corner. George looks at home at this level. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Tyrique George has been outstanding tonight, the young Chelsea winger nearly gets the goal his performance earned but his cut inside and shot from the right is blocked. George has been one of the breakout stars for Chelsea in the Conference League group stage. Hearts 2-2 Petrocub Hearts' Craig Gordon goes the wrong way and Victor Mudrac slots away his penalty to level the score. As it stands Hearts are out of the Europa Conference League. Follow this game here. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Another change for Chelsea, another youngster introduced. Surnames everywhere as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is replaced by Sam Rak-Sakyi. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers put together a really fluent passing move for the first time tonight, ending in Graham Burke taking a tumble right on the edge of the Chelsea box. The referee thinks about it, then waves away the shouts for a foul to the delight of the home crowd. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Lucy Ward Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports Chelsea have taken it seriously and have given respect to the competition. We have seen fringe players play well and that's a positive from Chelsea's point of view. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers A final change for the visitors, as Gary O'Neill (not the recently sacked Wolves manager) is replaced by Darragh Nugent. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Joao Felix really, REALLY wants to score tonight. Here he tries a shot despite being under pressure from a defender and almost right on the byline. His effort flashes across goal and wide. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Rovers left wing back Joshua Honohan makes a great run to the Chelsea byline, but his final ball is too close to Filip Jorgensen. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Johnny Kenny scored five goals for Rovers in the Conference League and was a huge part in their qualification for the knock-out play-offs. But he is on loan from Celtic and is due to return to Scotland in January. We await to see who he will play for in 2025. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Johnny Kenny applauds the away fans as he is subbed in what might be his final game for Shamrock Rovers. Aaron Greene is sent on. Kenny's strike partner, Neil Farrugia, is also replaced by Graham Burke. Hearts 2-1 Petrocub Hearts midfielder Blair Spittal has put them in front against Moldovan side Petrocub. A valuable goal for the Scottish side as they now look in strong contention to qualify for the play-offs. You can follow that live text here. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Lauren Mc Cann BBC Sport NI Shamrock Rovers were beginning to tire so it is not a surprise to see the introduction of energetic duo Danny Mandroui and Jack Byrne, who both had spells in England. Mandroiu was with Lincoln City whilst Byrne spent his youth career with Manchester City. Mandroiu is also a Chelsea fan so what a moment for him coming on at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers Joao Felix clearly wants to make an impression after coming on as a sub here. He has another shot, which almost squirms through the legs of Leon Pohls. The Rovers keeper manages to sit on the ball and make the save. Marc Guiu lifted his Conference League tally this season to six goals Marc Guiu scored a first-half hat-trick as Chelsea cruised past Shamrock Rovers to finish top of the Conference League league phase with a 100% record. Already assured of a last-16 spot, Enzo Maresca's youthful Blues followed heavy early pressure by taking a deserved lead when Guiu capitalised on a misunderstanding between Darragh Burns and goalkeeper Leon Pohls. Rovers, who had gone close twice through Johnny Kenny either side of Guiu's opener, got back on level terms when Markus Poom's fierce shot deflected in off midfielder Cesare Casadei, delighting their 3, 000 travelling supporters. But those celebrations were short-lived as Guiu intercepted Daniel Cleary's under-hit back pass and steered the ball into the back of the net from the tightest of angles. Kiernan-Dewsbury Hall drilled home a loose ball inside the area to give the Blues breathing space, before Guiu completed his treble with a close-range header in first-half stoppage time. Marc Cucurella completed the scoring in the second half, his low shot striking the inside of the post on its way past Pohls as the Blues ended the league phase campaign in style. More to follow. Have your say on Chelsea’s performance Rate players out of 10 for this game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. You must be signed-in to a BBC account to play. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 19th December 2024 at 21: 59 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. 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