The move that resulted in the goal started with a long-range free kick from Dominik Szoboszlai, which was blocked by the Chelsea wall, but the loose ball was cleverly recovered by the teenage winger.
Rio Ngumoha then showed excellent composure just outside the box, keeping Cole Palmer uncertain with his movement. Instead of attempting to beat his man and drive towards the byline, the youngster noticed Ryan Gravenberch unmarked to his right and delivered a perfectly weighted pass. The Dutch midfielder responded with a thunderous strike that flew beyond Filip Jorgensen.
While Gravenberch’s stunning finish grabbed the headlines, several pundits and reporters also highlighted Ngumoha’s role in the move.
Ally McCoist praised the quality of the assist during coverage on TNT Sports, while Aadam Patel also applauded the teenager’s contribution. Meanwhile, Anton Toloui commended the winger’s intelligence for choosing the simple pass rather than trying to “be flashy” and force his way to the byline.
