Chelsea scores after 39 seconds, beats Norwich 2-1
Posted March 01, 2016 6:00 am
NORWICH, England (AP) - The quickest goal in the English Premier League this season set Chelsea on its way to a 2-1 win over Norwich on Tuesday.
Young Brazilian Kenedy scored after 39 seconds with a fine finish into the bottom corner from just outside the penalty area. Diego Costa added Chelsea's second goal just before halftime, chipping over onrushing goalkeeper John Ruddy.
Norwich winger Nathan Redmond scored from a tight angle after 68 minutes, but Chelsea hung on for a win that provisionally left the team five points off a Europa League place as its fine run of form under interim manager Guus Hiddink continued.
Norwich is now without a win in its last seven league games, and has dropped into the relegation zone on 24 points.ˆ
Chelsea's Diego Costa celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Norwich City during their English Premier League soccer match at Carrow Road, Norwich, England, Tuesday, March 1, 2016. (Adam Davy/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES
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