Pulisic assists Havertz stunner as Chelsea reaches Champions League knockouts

The USMNT star was involved in both of his team’s goals in Austria

Kai Havertz scored a stunning winner for Chelsea at Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday, pushing the Blues into the Champions League knockout round with a 2-1 win at Red Bull Arena.

The German’s strike was set up by Christian Pulisic, who was handed a start for only the third time this season and took advantage by playing a role in both of his side’s goals.

The U.S. star was involved in a stunning opener for Mateo Kovačić, as he helped win back possession inside Salzburg’s area. The ball broke to the Croatian, who quickly improvised a brilliant first-time finish with his left foot that gave the goalkeeper no chance.

Salzburg would equalize just after the break through Junior Adamu, but Chelsea would find the decisive goal in the 64th minute.

Pulisic maneuvered his way into space and drew in three defenders before finding Havertz, who unleashed a brilliant strike that flew in off the underside of the crossbar.

With the away win, Chelsea clinched a berth in the last 16. After picking up just one point in its first two Group E games, Chelsea has now won three straight to earn qualification to the knockouts with one game to spare.

Watch Havertz score winner at Salzburg

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