The insane speed of Joao Pedro's thunderous second goal against Fluminense has been revealed.
Pedro, who joined the Blues just days ago after completing his £60million summer switch from Brighton, immediately hit the ground running in a Chelsea shirt on Tuesday night, netting twice to send his side through to Sunday's Club World Cup final with a 2-0 win.
The Brazilian, who once played for Fluminense and opted not to celebrate either of his goals, scored his first in the 18th minute with a superb curling effort before doubling his side's lead early in the second half.
Chopping inside on his favoured right foot, Pedro thundered his second goal in off the crossbar, striking the ball with such force that he fell to the floor before wheeling away to celebrate.
FIFA analysts measured the speed of the strike and have revealed it travelled at an astonishing 75mph (miles per hour).
Pedro, who will hope to begin the new Premier League season as Enzo Maresca's first-choice striker amid competition from Nicolas Jackson and fellow summer signing Liam Delap, was denied the chance to hunt down a hat-trick on debut after being substituted midway through the second half.
Impressed by the Brazilian's performance, former Tottenham and Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale heaped praise on Pedro and waxed lyrical about his opening goal at half time.
'It is his opportunity to stamp his mark on the team straight away and he's done that in a Club World Cup semi-final,' Bale told DAZN.
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel added: 'He has just repaid the faith his manager has shown in him. Fantastic finish and a great goal.'
The Blues will take on either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final on Sunday, with the tournament having already earned Chelsea a sizeable fund to add to their transfer kitty.
Thanks to the goals scored by Pedro, who is practically paying for himself at this stage, Chelsea earned an additional £22m on top of the £60m they had already secured by participating in FIFA’s United States tournament.
Pori
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Too much praises for Pedro just one game played wait till keep the form for three months before giving him applaud some fans just forget that Jackson have been helping the team alot before
Bruv, this is not about too much praise, JP is too good. To watch his games at previous clubs u will know how good he has been
kikiopsyz
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happy happy hopefully to keep it going
AFerGTYQ3198
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I haven't seen a quality game from Chelsea in a long while like last night game. very classic and composed midfield upfront. my worry remain the defense and goalkeeper.
Nothing wrong with the defence Tosin and Chalobah did well and are one of our best defenders . Only the Gk u should worried about
Cecacdemno
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Too much praises for Pedro just one game played wait till keep the form for three months before giving him applaud some fans just forget that Jackson have been helping the team alot before
anyone who watched him play for Brighton knows his quality, his positioning is one of the best in the world. He is ALWAYS unmarked, that's a golden quality for a deep lying striker
Blade58
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I haven't seen a quality game from Chelsea in a long while like last night game. very classic and composed midfield upfront. my worry remain the defense and goalkeeper.
Richardoghale
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at this stage, Chelsea have earned more money more than Liverpool than won the league.
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
colepalmer05
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🌟 star
Jobadkltuz
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he earned the praises because he did well
Iffy106
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With him and others Chelsea will be unstoppable next season hate it or like it
IbSaeed95
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So happy for him
Kesilmnrt
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Too much praises for Pedro just one game played wait till keep the form for three months before giving him applaud some fans just forget that Jackson have been helping the team alot before
Koaaeikotz
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at this stage, Chelsea have earned more money more than Liverpool than won the league.
Richardoghale
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I question the signing of this guy last week but I have realized he’s value jesuuuuuuuuus what a shot 😱
He nearly ended the keeper's life 🙆🏽♂️🙆🏽♂️
poneilnouz
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sell Jackson. he is not a team player
vuaabdipu
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He will tear apart the PL next season Man City will be one of the victims
twikista
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Chelsea is very fantastic team in epl and manutd is worse team in epl always says they are great in England and top in world fucking manutd look at Chelsea were they spend for players every years and never shout like manutd good Chelsea and worst manutd
on kolos
bwambamo
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Chelsea is very fantastic team in epl and manutd is worse team in epl always says they are great in England and top in world fucking manutd look at Chelsea were they spend for players every years and never shout like manutd good Chelsea and worst manutd
if those words make you feel better, fine. smile then. but I am sure inside you know the trueth.a sensible football can never compare Chelsea to man utd
Lorenzo700
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Chelsea is very fantastic team in epl and manutd is worse team in epl always says they are great in England and top in world fucking manutd look at Chelsea were they spend for players every years and never shout like manutd good Chelsea and worst manutd
Just shut up ok
Eddycure09
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I'm so happy for Chelsea and Joao pedro.
nuyaelptuz
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Don't sell Jackson
Noabdpt
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Chelsea is very fantastic team in epl and manutd is worse team in epl always says they are great in England and top in world fucking manutd look at Chelsea were they spend for players every years and never shout like manutd good Chelsea and worst manutd
risbcdilry
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I am not a Chelsea fan but I don't want Chelsea to sell Jackson, so is Nunez cos they can play out wild
Keep him for what? cut minutes off Jao Pedro and Liam Delap?
bestb2095
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I am not a Chelsea fan but I don't want Chelsea to sell Jackson, so is Nunez cos they can play out wild
ChiemezieJudah
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I question the signing of this guy last week but I have realized he’s value jesuuuuuuuuus what a shot 😱
feddemruy
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Hyhy