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Conor Gallagher scores outrageous volley but misses sitter from three yards out minutes later during Chelsea's clash against West Ham

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  • Conor Gallagher scored a brilliant volley for Chelsea against West Ham 
  • However, Gallagher subsequently missed an inviting chance from close range 
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By Jeorge Bird

Published: 15:26 BST, 5 May 2024 | Updated: 15:43 BST, 5 May 2024

Chelsea's Conor Gallagher put his side 2-0 up against West Ham with a superb volley.

The midfielder found the net at Stamford Bridge with a well-struck effort after the ball fell to him in the box.

It was the seventh goal that Gallagher has scored this season in all competitions. 


However, elation soon turned to frustration for Gallagher as just minutes later he somehow failed to convert from three yards out following good work from Cole Palmer

Gallagher was well positioned as the ball came into the box but he ended up striking the crossbar. 

Conor Gallagher scored a superb volley to put Chelsea 2-0 up at home to West Ham

Gallagher celebrates his goal with the Chelsea fans after he doubled his side's lead

Despite Gallagher's miss, Chelsea remained in control against West Ham and proceeded to make it 3-0 before half time as Noni Madueke found the net.

It was then 4-0 three minutes after the interval, with Nicolas Jackson scoring, and the forward got his second goal of the game with ten minutes remaining. 

Shortly after scoring, Chelsea star Gallagher somehow hit the crossbar from close range

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