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Showing posts with label Chelsea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chelsea. Show all posts

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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Sunday, May 9, 2010

Chelsea 8-0 Wigan: Perfect party

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Chelsea's big party at Stamford Bridge. They emerged as the English Premier League champions this season thanks to 8-0 victory over Wigan Athletic, plus their attacker, Didier Drogba, a top scorer appear and got golden boots.

In a match that held in Stadium Stamford Bridge on Sunday (09/05/2010), Chelsea was winning 1-0 when game was five minutes through Nicolas Anelka. Anelka scored preceded by Didier Drogba free-kick which hit the posse. The ball then headed toward the penalty box by Frank Lampard and received a chest by Florent Malouda.

Rebound the ball and then immediately struck by Malouda Anelka with a right leg kick. Wigan goalkeeper collapse, Chelsea winning 1-0.

Miss a single goal, Wigan did not immediately surrender. In the tenth minute, Maynor Figueroa sent a cross from the left side and the ball was accepted by Charles N'Zogbia. Shit for N'Zogbia, still deviated from the goal kick Petr Cech.

But Chelsea managed to lead 2-0 when the match entered the 31st minute. Goal this time was initiated by Gary Caldwell violation of Frank Lampard in the penalty box. Lampard who executes his own penalty not to waste the opportunity.



Wigan themselves had to play with 10 players. Caldwell's red card was given immediately after committed the offense.

Chelsea increasingly unstoppable in the second round. 54 minutes when the game entered the add Salomon Kalou scored the home team treasury.

Kalou scored from Frank Lampard through who was in the right side. Lampard then sent a ball through to Kalou. After dribbling for a moment, the attackers numbered 21 was then released strike with right foot. Goalkeeper Michael Pollitt give way again, Chelsea winning 3-0.

Not enough, Chelsea scored again two minutes later. Branislav Ivanovic cross from the right side immediately struck by Anelka who was in the left side. French striker volley home is nestled on a pole away and Chelsea winning 4-0.

Even the title seems to have gripped by Chelsea when they excel at 62 minutes 5-0 over Wigan. The fifth goal was created by the host through a Didier Drogba header - following a cross from Lampard that was in the left side.

Especially for Drogba, led the list of goals made him top scorer with 27 Premier League goals.

Drogba later added purse tally to 28 in 67 minutes. Chelsea lead 6-0 after penalties Ivory Coast striker was unable dammed Pollitt.

Not satisfied with the notch two goals, Drogba scoring a hat-trick on 80 minutes. Starting from a kick Joe Cole, who was pushed over Pollitt, Drogba drilled the ball straight and release right foot strike. Chelsea winning 7-0.

With these goals, Drogba has scored 29 goals and it is certain to be England's top league scorer this season. Wayne Rooney, who became its competitors (with 26 goals) certainly did not add to the collection again because his goal had been replaced Park Ji-Sung in the match between Manchester United vs Stoke City.

Chelsea's Ashley Cole and then make them complement a 8-0 victory in 90 minutes. The feed from the right side of Joe Cole, England international defender struck directly with the left foot volley kick. Chelsea have completed the party.

Team Line-up:

Chelsea: Petr Cech, John Terry, Alex, Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic (Juliano Belletti 59), Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack (Nemanja Matic 70), Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou (Joe Cole 58), Florent Malouda, Nicolas Anelka.

Wigan Athletic: Michael Pollitt, Gary Caldwell, Steve Gohouri, Emmerson Boyce and Mario Melchiot, James McCarthy, Mohamed Diame (Paul Scharner 72), Ben Watson (Henry Thomas 62), Maynor Figueroa, Charles N'Zogbia, Hugo Rodallega (Victor Moses 81).

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea: Gerrard backpass blunder

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Chelsea on the brink of Premier League champions 2009-10, after successfully menahg 2-0 over Liverpool in the Premier League continued on Sunday (02/05/2010) at Anfield Stadium.

Goals Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard makes Chelsea are now pocketing the value of 83, winning one points from nearest rivals, Manchester United (MU). The party must win their final opponents Wigan Athletic at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool's match opponent was appraised as a determinant for Chelsea. Moreover, Liverpool is not easy opponents. Shown at home, Liverpool tried to keep pressing. The attack by the attack of "The Reds" enough to bother Chelsea.

However, in the 33st minute, captain Steven Gerrard makes a fatal mistake. He was less careful in giving backpass to Pepe Reina. Didier Drogba could read it, immediately grab the ball and break into Liverpool goalkeeper, after outwit Reina.




Since then, more confident Chelsea. They began appearing several times attacked and pretty much trouble either through Salomon Kalou and Didier Drogba. However, until the first round ended, the position 1-0 to Chelsea has not changed.

Entering the second half, Chelsea are increasingly confident. They dare to continue to attack. While Liverpool's enough trouble.

In the 54th minute, Chelsea back ahead. A cross Nicolas Anelka failed discarded Jamie Carragher. Thus, Frank Lampard who can cut the ball behind him into the goalpost Reina, 2-0.

Carragher looked injured and immediately replaced by Ayala. Liverpool were trying to catch up. Ryan Babel had a successful hit from the left sector and closer to the goal. But, before the kick, the ball stolen from behind the first opponent.

Chelsea's attack is more sharp and disordered. In the 66th minute, their pressure returned to threaten Liverpool's goal. Florent Malouda A first kick hard and just narrowly missed the goal.

In the 81st minute, again threatening the Chelsea pressure. Get feedback from Drogba, Nicolas Anelka kicks the ball toward the goal. Reina tried to catch, but the ball loose. Kalou chase, but Reina first catch the ball.

Towards the end of the game, Chelsea's tight enough in the defensive and quickly when attacked. Lampard et al were eventually able to maintain the 2-0 victory.

The composition Players
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina 16-Sotirios Kyrgiakos, 23-Jamie Carragher (40, Ayala 57), 5-Daniel Agger, 20-Javier Mascherano, 21-Lucas, 8-Steven Gerrard, 18-Dirk Kuyt, 4-Alberto Aquilani (24-David Ngog 77), 15-Yossi Benayoun, 17-Maxi Rodríguez (19-Ryan Babel 42)

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech, 26-John Terry, 33-Alex, 3-Ashley Cole two-Branislav Ivanovic, 13-Michael Ballack, 15 Florent Malouda, 8-Frank Lampard, 21-Salomon Kalou (18, 87 Zhirkov ), 11-Didier Drogba, 39-Nicolas Anelka (10-Joe Cole 90)

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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Chelsea 7-0 Stoke City: Kalou hat-trick

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Chelsea did not provide forgiveness of Stoke City in English League duels at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (04/25/2010). Marked with a "hat-trick" Salomon Kalou, "The Blues" party seven goals without reply and reclaim the throne of the league.

Besides the three goals which he created, Kalou also won a penalty for Chelsea, which was then completed by Frank Lampard at the end of the first round. Overall, Chelsea's goal difference is now increased to 60, winning seven grains over Manchester United.

Match last night at Chelsea defender Ashley Cole back down over the field since the early minutes. Shift in position by Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou helped change the visitors' defense.

At 24 minutes, Drogba skill in showing off the right wing. As he bent his legs back, he stopped the bait stomach from the middle. Drogba then sending a low crossing and headed by Kalou in front of goal. Gol, 1-0 to Chelsea.

In just seven minutes, Kalou back goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen break. Sorensen previously held Lampard hard kick, but failed to stem the poke Kalou. Sorensen injury in an attempt to hold back and Kalou replaced Asmir Begovic.



"The Potters' own barely get in Chelsea's penalty box action other than Ricardo Fuller on the right wing. However, meeting the defense of "The Blues" create opportunities for the visitors disappear without trace.

After that, the game belonged to the host. Robert Huth violations made against Kalou yield penalty for Chelsea in the 44th minute. Lampard become executioners and successfully deceive Begovic. 3-0 score lasted until the interval.

Chelsea returned to play fast tempo early in the second half. However, until 15 minutes later, "The Blues" began to lose the tempo. However, it did not prevent Kalou to score three. Starting bait distance Lampard, Kalou brought the ball into the penalty box. His first kick hit goalkeeper Begovic, but throwing the ball into the net torn.

After throwing two chance of Florent Malouda, Lampard added goals in the 81st minute. With his clever trick Begovic with right foot kick the ball after receiving submissions from Joe Cole on the right wing.

Three minutes before the break, Stoke had no hope of return. Two goals were nesting in quick time. In the 87th minute, Daniel Sturridge enter the skin round thanks to Drogba assists. Two minutes later, Malouda completed the ball in front of goal with a hard poke.

The composition of players:
Chelsea: Cech; A. Cole, Alex, Ivanovic, Ferreira (Hutchinson 73), Malouda, Ballack, Lampard, Drogba, Kalou (J. Cole 71), Anelka (Sturridge 79).

Stoke: Sorensen (Begovic 36), Collins, Higginbotham, Faye (Shawcross 8), Huth; Etherington, Whelan, Delap, Whitehead; Kitson (Tuncay 59), Fuller.

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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Tottenham 2-1 Chelsea: Lampard scored,Terry sent-off


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Tottenham Hotspur London feasible crowned as a true giant. Yes, children are successful learners Harry Redknapp stifle Chelsea 2-1 at White Hart Lane in the Premier League continued on Saturday (18/4/2010). Practical, Carlo Ancelotti squad step into the squad calyx champion should be pursued.

After Arsenal's 2-1 middle of last week's submission, now turn to the giant West London home with empty hands. Wales defender Gareth Bale returned home to a hero Spurs victory, after previously being with Danny Rose scored the first goal the Gunners goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.

45-minute first half belonged to the host. Indeed, Chelsea could open a golden opportunity by Florent Malouda in the seventh minute. However, midfielders attack French nationals have not been able to conquer goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes to Spurs guard.

Dangerous counterattacks instead launched a fleet of North London. Starting from Roman Pavlyuchenko who nearly break down the goalkeeper Petr Cech on 12 minutes. Apparently, the number one goalkeeper for the Blues with a kick is easy to block the Russian striker.




Next, turn to Jermaine Defoe who created opportunities for the Spurs, just one minute intervals. Penalties almost got broken after England international midfielder John Terry. Unfortunately, the referee did not appoint a white dot. Yet another story when Terry otherwise make handball a few moments later.

The referee saw clearly when the former England captain touched the ball with his upper arm. The first yellow card for Terry and right in the 15th minute, Defoe goalkeeper Cech penetrate through point 12 pas. Spurs 1-0.

Malouda had equalized on 38 minutes. Darling, born midfielder scored 29 years ago, who used bait Didier Drogba, annulled because she was already in an offside position.

Spurs just added to the acquisition of precise goals in 44 minutes. Bale dribbled into the box Chelsea defense, then a clever pass through freely melesakkan Paulo Ferreira and hard kick into the right corner of goalkeeper Cech.

Forced home goalkeeper picked the ball Ceksa Republic for the second time. The first round was closed with the score 2-0 to Spurs, after Frank Lampard failed to reduce the lag at the end of the game.

Left behind two goals, practical courtier spirit lit the Blues to reciprocate. However, it was Spurs who looked cool attack. Atmosphere game was simmering. Moreover, when Terry was rewarded a second yellow card, after breaking Bale. Cash, the captain must leave the field.

Playing with 10 men after 66 minutes, had not yet completed the suffering of the Roman Emperor. Some golden opportunities created by Branislav Ivanovic and Drogba broke the deadlock has not been well for the visitors. Until the end, Lampard scored the consolation in injury time, the exact minute 90 +2. Score 1-2 to Chelsea.

Two minutes later, Spurs' Pavlyuchenko almost enlarge excellence. Free standing on a box without escort Chelsea defense, kick along the PAV even widened. When the referee blew the long whistle, the score remained 2-1 to the Spurs victory.

Over this victory, Spurs Manchester City poke at number four the standings, with a cut of 64 points. Despite failing to pick three points, Chelsea did not shift from the top of the standings. Opportunity title The Blues grabbed a little hampered because the benefits are now leaving only one point of Manchester United's closest competitor.

The composition of players:

Tottenham: Gomes, Kaboul, Dawson, Bassong, Assou-Ekotto, Bentley, Huddlestone, Modric, Bale, Pavlyuchenko, Defoe. Subs: Alnwick, Crouch, Gudjohnsen, Rose, Kyle Walker, Livermore, Townsend.

Chelsea: Cech, Paulo Ferreira, Alex, Terry, Zhirkov, Deco, Mikel, Lampard, Joe Cole, Drogba, Malouda. Subs: Hilario, Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, Ballack, Kalou, Sturridge, Anelka.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Chelsea 1-0 Bolton Wanderers: Anelka scored


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Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka, scored a decisive 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers in advanced Premier League, Tuesday (14/4/2010) .

Thanks to this victory, "The Blues" more firmly on top of the standings by collecting 77 points at a time away from Manchester United's second-ranked with four points.

Entertain Bolton, Chelsea had shown the difficulty to silence his guest, at least in the first 15 minutes, let alone in the struggle for the ball in midfield. Bolton did accumulate five midfielders in order to reduce attacking Chelsea power in midfield.

Even so, Chelsea are not without opportunities. In the third and sixth minutes, Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba almost brought "The Blues" winning. Unfortunately, both the opportunity was wasted because no single player was the second shot hitting the target.

Conscious at middle sector, Chelsea chose attack from the wing sector. Yuri Zhirkov and Paulo Ferreira, often leaving his post to give the ball to the front lines of supply. At minute 12, for example, Zhirkov penetrate from the left sector, then releasing a cross into the penalty box. Unfortunately, his efforts became futile because Drogba imperfect gore ball.



Chelsea's attempt to relax the tempo game fishing Boton defense out of its territory. Tactics are less successful because Bolton still appears to survive.

Still, Chelsea continued to press. Finally, the, on 43 minutes Bolton Chelsea can break down the wicket. A cross from Didier Drogba left the sector with Anelka simple header and goals. The goal brought Chelsea 1-0 until halftime.

In the second half, Chelsea had taken the initiative of attack. When a new game running nine-minute, Salomon Kalou almost makes Stamford Bridge again rumble. However, Jaaskelainen managed to secure the ball Kalou shot.

Another golden opportunity occurred at minute 64. Zhirkov fired after penetration in the left sector. But, again, Jaaskelainen well ward off the ball.

Despite winning, Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti was not satisfied with the results achieved by his foster child. Then, he put Florent Malouda to replace Anelka in the 67th minute.

The inclusion Malouda Chelsea did make the attack more and more excited. Look at how his action at minute 73. After mastering cross Ferreira, Malouda fired a shot. Hell, still combing his shot on the left side of Bolton goalkeeper.

Another golden opportunity to get Lampard in the 79th minute. The shot only hit the pole and no one who welcomes the ball wildly in the penalty box. Not long after, Michael Ballack header cut off Joe Cole's cross. However, the ball was easily anticipated byJaaskelainen.

Jaaskelainen again shows its action in the 84th minute. Calmly, he managed to catch the ball which is executing the kick Drogba free-kick from outside the penalty box. In injury time, Chelsea managed to confine Bolton. Even so, no one is able to convert chances into goals. Score 1-0 to Chelsea's victory last until the game ended.

The composition of players
Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira, Terry, Alex; Zhirkov, Kalou (Joe Cole 77), Mikel, Ballack, Lampard, Drogba, Anelka (Malouda 67)
Bolton Wanderers: Jaaskelainen; Knighat, Cahill, Ricketts, Robinson, Steinsson, Taylor; Wilshere (Elmander 80), Lee, Muamba, Davies

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Saturday, April 10, 2010

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea: Malouda, Lampard great-strike


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Chelsea made it to the FA Cup final 3-0 over Aston Villa massacred in the semi-final, at Wembley Stadium, Saturday (10/4/2010). In the final, Chelsea will face the winner between Tottenham Hotspur Portsmouth cons, which will play on Sunday (11.4.2010).

The victory was quite a relief. Because, although appeared dominant, Chelsea really trouble breaking into the opposing goal.

In the first 15 minutes, for example, Chelsea simply appeared suppress his opponents, especially from the middle sector. At minute 10, for example, the movement almost brought Chelsea's Joe Cole leads. Unfortunately his shot was wide.

However, Villa tried to get out of pressure. They tried to rip the heart of Chelsea's defense led by John Terry. At 26 minutes, James Milner quite dangerous movement in the right sector pertanan "The Blues". Lucky, Terry managed to throw the ball ready to cross that Carew was executed.

Chelsea were soon mereponi threat. In the 35th minute, Drogba almost tore goalkeeper Brad Friedel. Apes for, Drogba hit his shot is still one of the defenders. Intermittent three minutes later, Joe Cole off the threat. However, Friedl still spry under misatr by securing the ball.




After the break, Chelsea took the initiative immediately attack. At minute 53. Drogba moves from the left sector almost brought Chelsea leads. Unfortunately, successful cross-cut bait Friedl although Joe Cole tried to grab the ball.

Chelsea tried to raise the tempo game. They kept stabbing especially in the wings. Even so, business is not easy because Drogba et Villa enough to appear militant. Look at how the action of Ashley Young's penetration on the right sector quite dangerous at minute 62. Cech was lucky managed to ward off his kick.

Pressure by the pressure exerted was not Chelsea power struggle. Only five minutes later, Drogba managed to bring "The Blues" winning. Drogba strikes deflect the ball into the goal after a shot from outside the penalty box Terry, 1-0.

Goals such as Carlo Ancelotti arouse troops. They continued to bombard the Villa defense. As a result, Florent Malouda managed to double the advantage in the 89th minute. Gol Ballack who created the foresight to release a cross from the left sector. Without forgiveness, Malouda great strikes tear Friedel net.

2-0 advantage, making "The Blues" craze. During injury time, Friedel was forced to pick the ball back for the third time after failing to hold Frank Lampard shot.

Team Line-up:
Aston Villa: Brad Friedel; Ricahard Dunne, Luke Young, James Collins, Stephen Warnock, Stilian Petrov, Steve Sidwell, Ashley Young, James Milner, John Carew
Chelsea: Cech, Alex, Jeffrey Bruma, John Terry, Florent Malouda, Joe Cole (Kalou 64), Deco (Ballack 74), John Obi Mikel, Frank Lampard, Yury Zhirkov; Didier Drogba (Anelka 80)

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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Portsmouth 0-5 Chelsea: Drogba, Malouda double stunning


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Playing at opponent home, Wednesday (24 / 3), did not make Chelsea lose at the game. By shifting the position of Arsenal from the league, Chelsea to play all out and slaughter Portsmouth with a score of 5-0 landslide.

Chelsea early on mastered the game launched continuous attacks with strikers duo Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda. The result, in the 32nd minute, the Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba managed to continue heading the ball from Deco to score the first goal for Chelsea. Score 1-0 to Chelsea's advantage was not changed until the break.

In the second half 50 minutes, turn partner Drogba, Florent Malouda added advantage for Chelsea after a breakthrough utilizing feedback from Frank Lampard and shoot the ball into the goal from a narrow angle. Malouda back to the Blues squad to party 10 minutes later. He tore the goal which David James was escorted from the left side with left foot kick hard enough. The third goal was created.

Do not want to lose competitiveness from his partner, Drogba again showed that he is a goal hungry striker. At 77 minutes, Drogba use feedback Mikel John Obi and goalkeeper managed to rip the nets David James to make the score became 4-0.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard scored his team complete the party after the 90th minute the ball managed to butt into the Portsmouth goal when Drogba sent a bait through the head.



With such results, while Chelsea's move to Arsenal from the second position with a value of 68 from 31 matches. They were behind league leaders Manchester United are perched at the top with a value of 69.



Lineup:

Portsmouth: David James, Marc Wilson, Ricardo Rocha (Angelos Basinas, '45), Herman Hreidarsson, Steve Finnan, Hayden Mullins, Aaron Mokoena (Nwankwo Kanu, '71), Jamie O'Hara, Richard Hughes, Tommy Smith (Oowusu - Abeyie Quincy, '45), Frederic Piguionne
Reserves: Michal Brown, Jamie Ashdown, Anthony Vanden Borre, Danny Webber.

Chelsea: Petr Cech, John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho (Alex, '37), Yuri Zhirkov (Patrick Van Aanholt, '71), Paulo Ferreira, Jogn Obi Mikel, Deco, Frank Lampard, Florent Malouda, Didier Drogba, Daniel Sturridge (Joe Cole, '55)
Subs Not Used: Nicolas Anelka, Ross Turnbull, Salomon Kalou, Jeffrey Bruma

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Chelsea: Diouf equalizing header


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Chelsea failed to package the full points after being held 1-1 by Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, Sunday (21/3/2010). These results makes Blues further away from the top standings Manchester United.

Carlo Ancelotti squad is just collecting 65 points from 30 times a game, the difference of five points from United. The Blues themselves are still pocketing the savings one game. While Rovers climbed to 12th position with 35 points.

The visitors started the match well enough. Some pressure may be given John Terry et al. The result, Didier Drogba was able to open the number of minutes of eight. Nicolas Anelka feedback through senior defender Michael Salgado, apart from Droga escort defender calmly executed a ball.

The Blues return to threaten in 21 minutes, this time through the efforts Anelka. Just, kicking the French player is still a little bit wide of goalkeeper Jason Brown. The position lasted until the break 1-0.





In the second half, the host began to struggle. Despite the dismantling culit enough defense The Blues, produced some troops opportunity Sam Allardyce is.

In the 70th minute for Chelsea disaster occurs. A cross from Salgado into the heart of the Blues defense. El Hadji Diouf won the duel with Paolo Fererira air, the ball failed driven third goalkeeper Ross Turnbull. 1-1 score into the end of the game.


Formation Team:
Blackburn: Brown, Salgado, Samba, Jones, Olsson, Andrews, Nzonzi, Dunn, Pedersen, Diouf, Kalinic. Subs Not Used: Bunn, Jacobsen, Emerton, Roberts, Linganzi, Hoilett, Chimbonda.


Chelsea: Turnbull, Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, Paulo Ferreira, Mikel, Kalou, Malouda, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba. Subs Not Used: Sebek, Joe Cole, Zhirkov, Deco, Sturridge, Matic, Bruma

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Chelsea 0-1 Inter: Drogba sent-off


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Chelsea striker Didier Drogba judge himself did not deserve a red card. But the Ivory Coast player is not long debated about the expulsion.

Drogba got a red card after having violated when Thiago Motta in action against Inter Milan on Tuesday (16/3/2010). When the game entered the final minutes of action and score while the West London team behind 0-1.

Drogba was expelled, Chelsea failed to pursue the deficit. Result Carlo Ancelotti care team must bid farewell to the Champions League.

Problem red card, Drogba raised objections. "It is difficult to accept. Yes, I really stepped on the calf. But I think I do not deserve the red card," said backs players numbered 11 was launched from SkySports.




But Drogba does not want polemics with the red card issue. Players born March 11, 1978 was chosen to look ahead and have closed the defeat in the Champions League.

"That is something that happened in the game. The important thing now is the fact that we've thrown from the Champions League," said Drogba.

"This is the result of a difficult and now we must focus on Primary league and FA Cup," shut the Ivory Coast player is.

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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Chelsea 4-1 Westham United: Malouda star


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Chelsea midfielder, Florent Malouda scored two assists and one goal that determine his team 4-1 victory over West Ham United, the Premier League match, at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (13/3/2010). Now, Chelsea collecting 64 points and right up to the top of the standings, displacing Manchester United.

Playing at home, Chelsea play fast since the early minutes. Almost no resistance, Chelsea West Ham goalkeeper bombarded with accurate shots, which unfortunately, often crude in the hands of Robert Green.

During the first ten minutes alone, Chelsea created chances at least four goals, through Frank Lampard, Alex, Didider Drogba and Florent Malouda, who were all blocked Green.

After the shot had struck by Ilan close range in the 12th minute, Chelsea thumped again and, this time, banging their heads tipped goals from Alex. Exploiting cross Florent Malouda, Alex gore ball from the middle of the penalty box to the lower left corner of goalkeeper Robert Green.




Goal was the confidence boost Chelsea. They became increasingly insistent attack after attack. However, West Ham improve the coordination of defense and are able to break the feedback path in the middle of the road Chelsea. Chelsea became more difficult to create chances.

Not only that, the focus of attack only made Chelsea less wary of the threat of West Ham. As a result, in minute 30, they must accept the fact that West Ham could equalize through Scott Parker.

Goals stems from feedback Kieron Dyer to Parker, who is outside the penalty box. Because no well guarded, Parker decided to release the shot, which lodged in the upper left corner of goalkeeper Ross Turnbull.

It becomes a slap goals for Chelsea. They also kept trying to develop an attack from different sides of the field. Indeed, by Paulo Ferreira and Nicolas Anelka, Chelsea could create a golden opportunity in the 38th minute. Toh, 1-1 score did not change until the break.

Entering the second half, Chelsea continued to play with high tempo and attack from different sides of the field. After throwing a number of chances, Chelsea managed to beat West Ham, by Didier Drogba in the 56th minute. Exploiting cross Malouda, Drogba gore ball from the left goal post before the Green to the lower left corner of the goal.

Two minutes later, Chelsea almost double the advantage over Alex. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore bait Branislav Ivanovic to the top right corner of the West Ham goal, which unfortunately can be blocked by Green. Terry tried to reach the ball, but sent the ball out of the field.

The pressure forced West Ham Chelsea close ranks and wait for opportunities or hit back-fired long-range shots. Unfortunately, we have had time to make threats, they were pierced by Malouda in the 77th minute.

Mastering long bait outside the penalty box, the ball menggocek Malouda, before kicking off a nested horizontal lower left corner of Green's goal.

Do not want to lose the moment, Chelsea is consistent rolling attack. With the coordination of short bait the better, they managed to make the game West Ham's increasingly powerful.

The result, entered a period of injury time, Chelsea managed to increase the advantage to 4-1 with Drogba. Utilizing a ball threw up the blocked kick that Green Lampard, Drogba of cheating the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal.

West Ham had tried to attack. However, the score was 4-1 to Chelsea until the end of the game change.

Lineup:
Chelsea: Turnbull, Terry, Alex, Ferreira, Ivanovic (Zhrikov 80); Obi, Lampard, Ballack; Malouda (Kalou 87), Drogba, Anelka (Joe Cole 66)
Wes Ham: Green; Upson, Gabbidon, Daprela, Spector; Kovac, Parker, Behrami; Dyer (Stanislas 68), Mido (Carlton Cole 68), Ilan (Diamanti 84)

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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Chelsea 2-4 Manchester City: Tevez,Bellamy glorious finish


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Witnessed around 40 thousand spectators, the rate undefeated at home to Chelsea, Stamford Bridge, finally stopped. Day should be special enough for Didier Drogba, John Terry and Joe Cole had turned into mourning.

Chelsea avoid defeat occurred when they were Manchester City's arrival, the team has great ambition to be able to talk a lot in the Premier League this season.

In early action, Chelsea were at top standings and this season has not lost at home to clearly be superior. But when the whistle sounded the end, 41.814 spectators in attendance as a witness for the City 4-2 victory.

Chelsea's defeat to the cage is the first in all competitions since November 2008, as recorded by Reuters. Chelsea is already unbeaten at home during the Premier League party 24 and a total of 38 match in all competitions.




Not only that, 'The Blue' is still at top standings are now increasingly overshadowed by Manchester United in the standings board due to the defeat. Chelsea currently trail in the position to the difference of two points.

This defeat - where Chelsea also have to finish the fight with nine players - unfortunately happened in the time Drogba, Terry and Joe Cole should have a little something to celebrate. All three will record a special achievement in this fight.

Party City is recorded against the official Chelsea website as a start-to-200 Drogba to Chelsea, while Terry and Joe Cole played his 300th party in the Premier League when confronted with the City.

For Terry, the defeat may be more oppressive because of the early fight Wayne Bridge refuse to shake hand, not received. Bridge, a former girlfriend had an affair with Terry, even ball boy companion greeted Terry and then the other Chelsea players.

Line-up:

Chelsea: Hilario, Ivanovic, Carvalho (Kalou '70), Terry, Malouda, Ballack, Mikel (Belletti '60), Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Joe Cole (Sturridge '60).

Man City: Given, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Bridge, Zabaleta, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez (Sylvinho '90), Adam Johnson (Wright Phillips '60).

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Intermilan 2-1 Chelsea: Milito,Kalou,Cambiasso score


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Jose Mourinho got one over his former club as Inter Milan beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League last 16, first leg clash at the San Siro.

Inter striker Diego Milito scored after just three minutes when he easily turned John Terry and fired in at the near post from six metres, prompting little reaction from Mourinho who had promised not to celebrate.

The Londoners dominated a thrilling game for long spells and Salomon Kalou deservedly equalised on 51 minutes with a 20-metre shot before Esteban Cambiasso soon put the hosts back ahead after his first shot was blocked.

In the night's other game CSKA Moscow came from behind to draw 1-1 with Spanish side Sevilla, leaving the return leg in two weeks time delicately poised.




Visiting keeper Petr Cech was carried off on a stretcher in the second half with a suspected knee injury but Carlo Ancelotti, who spent eight years at the San Siro as AC Milan coach, will be confident of turning the tie around in the second leg on March 16.

"I think on the balance of play, possession, the shots we had, we were the stronger team," Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard told Britain’s ITV.

"We knew they like to soak up pressure and they got the early goal which made it easier for them but we've got an away goal and with a performance like that in London we've got a great chance."

Just like rivals AC Milan in their defeat by Manchester United on the same pitch last week, Serie A champions Inter got off to a good start.

Thiago Motta threaded the ball forward and Samuel Eto'o miscontrolled it before strike partner Milito confirmed his excellent form this season by cutting in from the left and beating Cech at the near post.

Steady heads

Chelsea's heads failed to drop despite the vast roar from the Inter crowd and they were soon troubling keeper Julio Cesar, playing despite being shaken in a car crash early this week.

A Michael Ballack piledriver forced the Brazilian into his best save and Didier Drogba rattled the bar with a vicious free kick.

Kalou, included on the left with Florent Malouda employed at left back, then had a strong shout for a penalty turned down on the stroke of half-time after a challenge by Walter Samuel five metres out.

The Ivorian had his reward after 51 minutes when Julio Cesar failed to stop his curling shot through a crowd of players.

Argentine Cambiasso then grabbed the winner, blasting in at the second attempt from the edge of the box.

Mourinho did not gloat over taking a slender advantage to London in three weeks time.

"Of course I am happy inside," said the Portuguese.

"Because as a professional I want to win and as a professional I want to win more trophies than anyone else.

"There were no surprises from us tonight and Chelsea didn't have any either.

"We are evenly matched sides. Chelsea are not better than us, they have different qualities just as we do."

Source: aljazeera.net

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Everton 2-1 Chelsea: Super Saha


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At Goodison Park, Chelsea were in control when Malouda scored after 17 minutes by latching onto Didier Drogba's header from goalkeeper Petr Cech's long clearance.

But Louis Saha exposed Chelsea's weakness from set pieces by heading in a 33rd-minute equaliser from Landon Donovan's cross, which dropped over Frank Lampard.

Donovan won a penalty before half time after being clipped in the area by Ricardo Carvalho, but Saha's spotkick was saved by Cech.

But Saha found the net again in the 75th after connecting with a long ball that was misjudged by Chelsea captain John Terry.


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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal: Drogba double strikes


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John Terry remained as inspirational as ever in a Chelsea shirt as the Blues put an end to Arsenal's title dreams.

Stripped of the England captaincy 48 hours earlier and the subject of more lurid headlines about his private life, Terry responded in a typically defiant manner as two first-half goals from Didier Drogba put Chelsea back on top of the Barclays Premier League.

It was perhaps inevitable that Drogba's first goal in the eighth minute arrived courtesy of a glancing header from Terry.

Taunted by Arsenal fans throughout for his alleged affair with French lingerie model Vanessa Perroncel, the former girlfriend of Terry's one-time team-mate Wayne Bridge, the Chelsea captain produced a commanding performance at the heart of the defence.

The victory restored Chelsea's two-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the table and, more significantly, increased the gap over third-placed Arsenal to nine.




The outcome was never in doubt once Chelsea's other talismanic figure had put them in front with a simple volley at the far post.

Drogba's 21st goal of the season was the perfect start for Carlo Ancelotti's side and with their confidence sufficiently rocked, Arsenal failed respond before the Ivory Coast striker added his second.

When Arsenal did manage to get past the imposing Terry, they were woefully wasteful with Andrey Arshavin the main culprit.

In the 20th minute, a delightful chip from Cesc Fabregas found the Russian unmarked inside the penalty area but he volleyed straight at Petr Cech.

Two minutes later Arsenal were handed a lesson in textbook finishing which was to ultimately leave their title dreams in tatters once more.

Chelsea thought they had put Wenger's side out of the race when they defeated the Gunners 3-0 at the Emirates last November.

But Chelsea's poor form in December, coupled with a resurgent Arsenal during the same month, all but wiped out an 11-point advantage.

However, the north London club's remaining title chances were dealt a killer blow by Drogba's 22nd goal of the season in the 22nd minute.

Frank Lampard was given the freedom of Stamford Bridge to run 30 yards before supplying the Ivory Coast striker with a simple pass.

The Arsenal defence continued to back-pedal and that was the invitation Drogba required to cut inside from the right and fire a left-foot volley beyond Manuel Almunia.

Chelsea could have increased their advantage but Ashley Cole was denied by Almunia after Lampard's incisive pass had put him clear on goal in the 31st minute.

Arsenal were a different side in the second-half but the task was just too much for them.

Chelsea defended too deep and that allowed Arsenal to press forward in numbers.

Terry was forced to play much of the second period with his thigh heavily strapped after a muscle injury but there was little chance of him deserting his post.

Theo Walcott should have done better when clean through but got caught in two minds and before he could get his shot away, Chelsea's defence cleared the danger.

Cech, who had preserved Chelsea's lead in the first half, was in outstanding form and pulled off another great save to keep out a goalbound Fabregas free-kick.

But as Arsenal overstretched themselves, Chelsea looked for a third.

Michael Ballack went close with an angled drive which flashed beyond the far post on the hour but Cech rescued Chelsea again 11 minutes from time by whipping the ball off the toes of Arsenal substitute Nicklas Bendtner.

Arsenal enjoyed plenty of possession but the final ball was poor and Chelsea, led by the unruffled Terry, were tigerish to the end.

Drogba should have completed a fine hat-trick but his 83rd minute free-kick from 20 yards cannoned back off the crossbar.

In the end, it was of little consequence, leaving Terry to enjoy a welcome moment of elation in front of his adoring fans as Chelsea climbed back to the Premier League summit.

Source: espnstar.com

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Hull City 1-1 Chelsea: Drogba comeback goal


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Chelsea only drew 1-1 against Hull City during a duel continued in the Premier League, Tuesday (2/2/2010). These results are slightly improved chance of champions Arsenal.

Now, Chelsea are top of the standings with 55 points, or six points ahead of Arsenal in third place. Given Arsenal will face Chelsea this weekend, the difference could be trimmed three points.

Chelsea's problems did not end there. The results draw them within reach Manchester United (MU), which currently occupies the second position with 53 points.

Chelsea itself since the beginning know the importance of three points from Hull. However, unexpectedly, Hull could provide serious resistance since the early minutes.

In addition to diligently pursue the ball and cut the flow of feedback Chelsea, Hull are also capable of creating several goal opportunities. Hull could even lead first through Steven Mouyokolo goal in minute 30. From the middle of the penalty box, bait Mouyokolo Stephen Hunt's butt into the middle of the Chelsea goal.

Goals that boosted morale Hull. They also insist spoil the Chelsea game and did not hesitate prop opponent, when the situation is dangerous.




Though distraught, Chelsea had a few times off the threat of goals. However, the action goalkeeper Boaz Myhill, really makes Michael Ballack and Frank Lampard frustrated.

In the middle of that impasse, Chelsea managed to equalize through a Didier Drogba free-kick on 42 minutes. Goalkeeper Boaz Myhill could actually read the ball. However, due to hit the wall, the ball changed direction and slid into the lower left corner of the goal.

Goal was not necessarily discourage Hull. They desperately try to defend a point to keep trying to break the opponent's attack in the middle. These efforts have consistently done to fight them over.

Throughout the game, Chelsea had the ball as much as 65 percent and scored just seven shots on goal from 16 effort. Hull are capable of producing two golden opportunities from eight efforts.

Lineup:
Hull: Myhill; Dawson, Gardner, Mouyokolo, McShane (Zayatte 90); Hunt, Cairney, Boateng, Fagan; Vennegor (Zaki 66); Altidore (Kilbane 86)
Chelsea: Cech; Zhirkov (Ashley Cole 81), Terry, Carvalho, Ivanovic; Lampard, Deco, Ballack (Joe Cole 72); Drogba, Malouda, Anelka (Sturridge 82)

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Burnley 1-2 Chelsea: Terry deadly header


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Chelsea captain, John Terry, scored a decisive 2-1 victory over Burnley, the Premier League continued, at Turf Moor Stadium, Saturday (30/1/2010). Chelsea is now firmly on top of the standings with 54 points, or four points ahead of Manchester United (MU) in second place

Opponent's playing at home, Chelsea could not find it difficult to dominate the game and hit your opponent. However, Chelsea were having problems creating goals and finished with a perfect opportunity.

It was not separated from Burnley who focus early on was the focus of the defense. However, they did not just pile up players. With smart, they read the game and cut the flow of feedback Chelsea.

Unfortunately, a solid defense that eventually give way by Nicolas Anelka in the 26th minute. Utilizing feedback Florent Malouda, Anelka realase deadly ball into the middle of Brian Jensen's goal.




After that goal, Burnlet stay focused on defense. Despite failing to create goals, at least they were not conceded until the end of the first half.

Entering the second half, unexpectedly, Burnley attack the courage to take the initiative, which resulted equalizing position goals from Steven Fletcher. Utilizing the feedback error Chelsea defender Alex, Fletcher sent the ball into Cech's goal.

After that goal, Burnley defense quickly close ranks. Learning from mistakes in minute 26, they play more orderly and disciplined. As a result, let alone a goal, to create any chances of Chelsea difficulties. Burnley players as bait or to understand the direction of the shot Chelsea and always managed to close the space.

Failed with the business of the ball alive, Chelsea managed to take advantage of dead ball opportunity in the 82nd minute to return the upper hand over Burnley. Utilizing a soccer corner Florent Malouda, Terry butt the ball into the bottom left corner of the Burnley goal.

Goal is to inspire passion again attacking Chelsea. However, they remain difficult to overcome the host defense and failed to add goals to end action.

Throughout the game, Chelsea had the ball as much as 64 percent and created four golden opportunities from 18 businesses. Burnley himself managed to get three shots right into the goal from seven attempts.

Lineup:

Burnley: Jensen; Kalvenes (Edgar 35), Cort, Carlisle, Meats; Blake (Thompson 72), Bikey, Elliott, McDonald (Patersen 60), Eagles; Steven Fletcher

Chelsea: Cech; Ashley Cole (Deco 77), Alex, Terry, Ivanovic; Zhirkov, Lampard, Ballack, Malouda; Joe Cole (Sturridge 72); Anelka

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Chelsea 3-0 Birmingham City: To the top again


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After one week of rival deposed from the top of the standings, Chelsea re-occupy the position after beating Birmingham 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday (27/1/2010).

Frank Lampard was the star Chelsea victory was thanks to two goal. Meanwhile, another goal scored by Florent Malouda.

With a collection of 51 points to lead the Blues back ahead of the competition due to a number of Manchester United and two points from Arsenal. Chelsea have the rest of the game even more than the two rivals were.

Last week, for the first time in three months, the team's farm Carlo Ancelotti evicted from his place at the top of the standings. When they slipped away by Arsenal before Chelsea moved the Gunners three days later.

Facing the unbeaten Birmingham in the last 14 action, Chelsea had inflame supporters when in the fifth minute Malouda opened the scoring. From close range the French winger's finish the job that Joe Cole's brilliant strike from the right wing.

Also hosts dominated the match and continued to put pressure on the opponent's defense. The result, in the 32nd minute Lampard doubles team excellence. Getting a room big enough fire in front of the penalty box, the English international midfielder strikes the Joe Hart nit with a directing strikes.




Birmingham, which has surpassed Nottingham Forest's record when he was undefeated in 13 consecutive games as the team's Premiership campaign in 1994/1995 season, not much to do in this fight. Recorded only two times they made shots on goal, and it was not until the scoring for them.

And Chelsea had a 3-0 victory established once again by Lampard goals. Receive feedback Malouda, he makes Hart again picked up the ball from the net a minute before the game was over.

Victory and success is still followed by other news for Chelsea supporters. The reason, striker Didier Drogba was going back to London to join after completing his duty with the Ivory Coast national team in Africa.

Chelsea scored 17 goals in four games without Drogba.

Lineup:
Chelsea: Petr Cech, John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho, Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic, Deco, Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack, Florent Malouda, Nicolas Anelka (Daniel Sturridge 88), Joe Cole (Yuri Zhirkov 81)

Birmingham: Joe Hart, Scott Dann, Roger Johnson, Liam Ridgewell, Stephen Carr, Barry Ferguson, Lee Bowyer, James McFadden (Michel 72), Sebastian Larsson, Cameron Jerome (Keith Fahey 56), Cristian Benitez

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Preston 0-2 Chelsea: To fifth round


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Chelsea travel on the stage the FA Cup in 2010 is still smooth. Competed at Deepdale on Saturday (23/1/2010) , The Blues smoothly into the fifth round after removing 2-0 Preston North End.

Direct Chelsea ahead in the first half through Nicolas Anelka in the 37th minute. Spurn French bombers were not able to stop that Preston goalkeeper Andy Lonergan guarded. Chelsea lead 1-0.

After Chelsea's goal is increasingly dominating the game. However, the home team tried to get out of the pressure and try to respond to attack the Blues.

Preston had a chance to fight in the first half. Opportunities created through Darren Carter's kick. But, Carter's kick could not break Hilario's goal. 1-0 score stood until halftime.

Chelsea's dominance emphasized in the second half. Carlo Ancelotti squad care to ensure victory through goals scored by young players Darren Sturridge in the 48th minute.

Frank Lampard et al continue to attack Chelsea defense. However, some failed to increase the chances of the visitors goal. Score 2-0 to The Blues last victory until the end.




Teams:
Chelsea: Hilario; Paulo Ferreira, Alex, Terry, Zhirkov; Belletti (Malouda 20), Ballack, Lampard (Cole 67); Deco Anelka, Sturridge.

Preston: Lonergan; Hart, Mawene, St, Ledger, Davidson; Sedgwick (Major 73), Chaplow, Jones, Carter (Parkin 6); Wallace, Brown (Mellor 73).

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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Chelsea 7-2 Sunderland: Seven star goals


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The absence of a number of players who competed in the 2010 African Nations Cup ferocity not stop Chelsea. Entertain Sunderland at the weekend to the 21 Premier League, Saturday (16/1/2010), Carlo Ancelotti's squad demolished the visitors with a 7-2 final score.

French striker Nicolas Anelka and Frank Lampard midfielder mainstay wrap two goals, while Ashley Cole, Florent Malouda, and Michael Ballack each scored one goal. On the other hand, Sunderland should be satisfied with the entertainment Boudewijn Zenden goal and Darren Bent in the second half.

Appear before their own supporters, Chelsea played with confidence and hit your opponent from the referee's whistle sounded. Action has been running for eight minutes when Nicolas Anelka to Stamford Bridge public cheered. Ballack welcomes breakthrough bait, a former pillar of Arsenal escaped from custody and successfully deceive opponents Fülöp before releasing the ball into the goal net.

Fleet The Black Cats attempt to keep pace with Daryl Murphy and a goal-hungry bomber Darren Bent. However, the London giant guard making foster children as Steve Bruce did not move.




Entering the 17th minute, Sunderland conceded it again. This time through French striker Florent Malouda which shows the action of individuals who carried the ball captured from the middle of the field before strikes his sixth goal this season.

Just five minutes ago, Chelsea suffered back adds Bent et al. Starting from the bait pretty captain John Terry into the penalty area, Ashley Cole won the duel with the captain Lorik Cana and forced Fülöp back picked up the ball for the third time during the first half.

Do not think The Blues loosen 3-0 lead despite attacks. Again host the distance through Frank Lampard's goal on 34 minutes after using neat Anelka cooperation and Ashley Cole.

Murphy re-creates the opportunity for Sunderland as the fight entered the final three minutes. Unfortunately, his efforts can still be thwarted mainstay goalkeeper Petr Cech. As a result, 4-0 to Chelsea's advantage lasted until the interval.

The host does not have to wait long to increase margins in the second half. Entering 52 minutes, turn to enliven the party Michael Ballack scored the Roman Emperor. Joe Cole cross to release the captain of the German national team did not have escorts. Without difficulty, Ballack was greeted with a header the ball past the Fülöp.

Four minutes later, Sunderland for the first time managed to break through Cech's goal. Kenwyne Jones welcomed the cross with his chest before going on to Zenden ball in front of goal that gave the first figures for the Black Cats.

Unfortunately, that goal does not affect any of the Chelsea. 10 minutes ago, Sunderland again humiliated byTerry et al. This time, re-animate the party Anelka at Stamford Bridge after blunders Fülöp advantage of securing the ball does not work perfectly.

Chelsea again showed dominance following the second goal at the end of Lampard's action after the use of bait Anelka.

The Black Cats finally be satisfied with the entertainment Darren Bent scored in the injury time that brought the team score ended 7-2 to Chelsea's victory.

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