Rhino: Agencies – Chelsea strengthened its lead in the European Conference League, after a 2-0 victory over Heidenheim, on Thursday, in the fourth round of the competition.

Chelsea raised its score to 12 points in first place, while Heidenheim’s score froze at 9 points in sixth place.

Chelsea scored through Christopher Nkunku in the 61st minute, before Mikhailo Modric added the second goal in the 86th minute. Chelsea finished the match with ten men, after Cesare Casadei was sent off in the 90th minute (+6).