CHELSEA made it six straight Europa Conference League wins with a 5-1 thrashing of Shamrock Rovers.
Striker Marc Guiu scored a hat-trick, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Marc Cucurella also scored the goals.
Markus Poom did score an unlikely equalizer, but it only led to a fierce and one-sided battle by Enzo Maresca's men.
And here's how SunSport's Lloyd Canfield rated Chelsea's players at Stamford Bridge.
FILIP JORGENSEN-7
Didn't have much to do all the time.
Served his penalty well and couldn't do much about the goal.
JOSH ACHAEMPONG-6
All eyes were on the young defender who has just signed a new long-term contract at Stamford Bridge.
He played as a more defensive right back in Maresca's system, looking good in that role.
AXEL DISASI-6
An impressive performance from the French centre-back, he showed maturity in his game and was always an outlet for Chelsea's midfield.
RENATO VEIGA-6
A very solid performance from Chelsea's number 40.
Unpolished, but physically strong and composed on the ball: this tournament should be brilliant for him in a blue shirt.
MARC CUCURELLA-8
Acted as a midfield leader for Chelsea, usually playing as the left-sided number 10.
Scored a stylish right-footed goal into the bottom left corner to cap off a great performance.
CESARE CASADEI-4
He turned his back on a volley, which he then deflected into his own net with a tap.
Andrey Santos, on loan at Strasbourg, will be an upgrade for him next season.
KIERNAN DEWSBURY HALL – 8
His best game in a Chelsea shirt to date, a tenacious performance that saw him fight to win the ball high and put the Shamrock defense very well under pressure.
He looked overjoyed as he scored his second Chelsea goal since joining from Leicester.
NONI MADUEKE-7
His excellent first touch and dazzling feet were on full display, bringing the Chelsea fans to their feet on a few occasions.
It looked like his good performances would not be rewarded until he provided a classy assist for Marc Guiu's hat-trick goal.
CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU-7
Was kicked around the field like a rag doll by the visitors, but continually drove the team forward and won error after error for The Blues in the first half.
He worked tirelessly and perhaps didn't get the reward he deserved after being bought before Dewsbury-Hall scored Chelsea's third.
He scored an assist when Marc Cucurella finished in the bottom left corner to score a fifth.
TYRIQUE GEORGE-7
Looks like a special player on the ball for the Blues, and it's easy to see why fans are so excited about him for the future.
A raw talent who is far from the finished product when it comes to his final ball – his brilliant run created the defensive chaos that allowed Marc Guiu to finish with ease.
It was a shame he didn't add a goal to his performance after sending a Shamrock defender into a Guinness late in the match before seeing his shot well blocked.
MARC GUIU-10
Scored his fourth, fifth and sixth Europa Conference League goals in six games, making him the competition's highest scorer in his current form.
The Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper will see Marc Guiu's face when he closes his eyes for at least the next few weeks.
Chelsea fans will see shades of Olivier Giroud's Europa League match in 2019.
SUBS:
HARVEY VALE (NONI MADUEKE, HT) – 5
Having looked far too good to play for Chelsea's U21s this season, he was rewarded with a half in this match.
They failed to have the impact that Noni had in the first half, but it was far from a poor performance from the youngster.
HARRISON MURRAY-CAMBPELL (AXEL DISASI, 59) – 6
Fitted in at the heart of Chelsea's defense when he made his debut for the Blues, and looked equally capable at right-back.
One to keep an eye on for the future.
JOAO FELIX (MARC GUIU, 60) – 5
Showed promising signs after coming off the bench but couldn't find the back of the net.
SAMUEL RAK-SAKYI (KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL, 83) – 5
Another composed a few minutes in midfield for the Blues.
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