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Saturday, May 15, 2010

Chelsea 1-0 Portsmouth: Droga-Cech impressive


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Chelsea coach, Carlo Ancelotti, admitted failing to overcome Portsmouth was afraid, because his team of five shots hit the opponent's goalposts, in the first round of the FA Cup final on Saturday (05/15/2010). According to him, he only felt relieved after Petr Cech and Drogba thwarted Portsmouth penalty score, which determines the victory 1-0, in the 59th minute.

Chelsea's five-shot collapse occurred in the first half. At the beginning of the second half, Chelsea were shocked penalty, following a breach of Juliano Belletti to Kevin-Prince Boateng in the 54th minute. Fortunately, the reaction Cech to make the ball hit his leg and execution Boateng then discarded by players at Chelsea.

Four minutes later, Chelsea get the first goal chance in the second round, in the form of gift free kick. Drogba is believed to take the prize, unleashing a posse headed the ball across the lower left corner of the goal. The ball had hit the pole. However, this time, the ball bounced toward the goal and Chelsea were leading 1-0.

In the 89th minute, Chelsea's chance to double the advantage, following a breach of Michael Brown to Frank Lampard in the penalty box. However, Lampard who perform the execution, instead sending the ball to the left of goalkeeper David James. However, it is called Ancelotti, so do not worry.




"Of course I am worried. Strange hit a pole up to five times in the first half. It never happened during my career. However, we focus so that we can strike," said Ancelotti.

"We're not good at the moment early in the second half. However, penalties (Boateng) is the key. If Portsmouth to excel first, this will be difficult. However, Cech foiled a penalty and then Drogba scored. After it so much easier," added.

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