- Gallagher scored twice to help Chelsea to a 3-1 win against Crystal Palace
- The star’s girlfriend Aine Kennedy was seen cheering him on from the stands
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Chelsea star Conor Gallagher’s girlfriend Aine Kennedy danced in the stands as supporters chanted the midfielder’s name after his match-winning performance against Crystal Palace on Monday night.
Gallagher starred against Crystal Palace, with the former Eagles loanee scoring twice at Selhurst Park.
The 24-year-old’s second goal in stoppage time gave the Blues a 2-1 lead, with Enzo Fernandez adding a third goal in the dying seconds.
Kennedy, 26, shared Instagram stories from the away match at Chelsea during the 3-1 win to show her support for Gallagher.
The Irish model and professional dancer shared a post of the Blues celebrations after Enzo Fernandez’s goal with the caption “Our boys.”
Connor Gallagher’s girlfriend Aine Kennedy shared clips from the away match on Monday evening
Kennedy danced along as Chelsea fans chanted Gallagher’s name after his second goal
Gallagher’s two goals helped Chelsea to a crucial 3-1 away win against Crystal Palace
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Kennedy was also captured by Djina Petrovic, the wife of goalkeeper Djordje, who danced as Chelsea supporters chanted Gallagher’s name after his second goal.
She reshared the clip and added the caption: “Just so happy, you’re amazing.”
Kennedy and Petrovic, a former Miss Serbia, posted full-time clips of the Chelsea players applauding the away support after the win.
Gallagher had earned the plaudits of Cheslea’s support following the academy product’s match-winning performance.
The England international had leveled the Blues in the second half, canceling out Jefferson Lerma’s stunning opener for the hosts.
Gallagher put the Blues ahead in the 91st minute, calmly slotting past Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
His strike caused jubilant scenes in the away match, with celebrations between players and supporters causing a riot billboard for the away fans to make room.
Axel Disasi was seen launching himself backwards on top of several fans who had crowded in to join their team, while the defender tried to crowd surf.
Djina Petrovic, the wife of goalkeeper Djordje, shared a video of players applauding the fans
Kennedy called Gallagher “fantastic” after his match-winning performance on Monday
Gallagher’s girlfriend Kennedy is an Irish model and professional dancer
Gallagher’s two goals mean the midfielder has three in two games for the club. after previously enduring a 34-game drought.
Enzo Fernandez sealed the victory in the fourth minute of stoppage time, with the result easing the pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea climbed back into the top half.
Pochettino had praised Gallagher as ‘priceless’ after the match.
“He is a player with a great commitment to the team,” Pochettino said.
‘Always trying to compensate for every situation in an attacking and defensive situation and that is invaluable to have a player like him.
‘I’m so happy for him and I’m so happy for the team because it’s a win we needed, the three points to confirm the reaction after Wolverhampton.
‘It was a very good game against Aston Villa and it was a great opportunity.’