English champions, Chelsea twice hit the woodwork and were denied a penalty as they were held to a goalless draw by Dynamo Kiev in Group G of the Champions League.
Eden Hazard almost scored on his return, keeper Oleksandr Shovkovskiy tipping his attempt on to a post.
Dynamo Kiev winger Andriy Yarmolenko kept pushing down the right hand side of the pitch throughout the match, but ended up losing possession 25 times – more than any other home player
Chelsea had a strong penalty appeal waved away when Cesc Fabregas went down after a Serhiy Rybalka challenge.
Willian’s free-kick hit the underside of the bar before Asmir Begovic denied Derlis Gonzalez in Ukraine.
Jose Mourinho’s side have now won just one out of five in all competitions.
Yet this was a much improved display on the European stage by the reigning Premier League champions following their 2-1 defeat away to Porto on 29 September.