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With the victory, Inter are most likely to the quarter-finals. On the second leg at home to Chelsea, 16 March, Inter just need a draw.
Direct Inter pressed once the game started. Chelsea seem to respond less readily pressures host. In fact, the minute forced Chelsea 3 goals conceded by Diego Milito.
This goal stems from working together neatly and quickly pierced the right side of Chelsea's defense. Thiago Motta gave the ball to Wesley Sneijder is also immediately feed the ball to Milito. Diadang John Terry, Milito play the ball and use space to release the shot hard kick. Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech, failed menghalaunya, 1-0.
Increasingly tough battle. Chelsea still having trouble unpacking the Inter defense struggled despite pressing. New opportunities came in the 14th minute when Dejan Stankovic offense to Michael Ballack. Free kick put to good use by Didier Drogba. The ball kicked off hard and failed to touch the Inter goalkeeper, Julio Cesar. Unfortunately, the ball just hit the goalpost.
However, Chelsea was even more eager to attack. In the 17th minute, kicking off distance to the goal Ballack Inter. Lucky, Cesar was able to block the ball.
Chelsea's pressure enough for the pressure bother Inter Milan. In the 25th minute, kicking distance back Salomon Kalou on target, but still controlled by Cesar.
Inter retaliated with attacks. In minute 32, Sneijder back trouble Chelsea defense. In fact, he can release the sweet bait to Samuel Eto'o. Unfortunately, even in front of goal, kicking Eto'o less than perfect.
Then after another attack carried out by both camps. At the last minute first half, Kalou escape escort after receiving a throw in and just dealing with Julio Cesar. Walter Samuel dropdown, until Kalou fell in the penalty box. However, the referee did not consider it a violation.
Entering the second half, Inter tried to suppress. However, Chelsea did not want to lose. In the 50th minute, Chelsea and even managed to equalize. Feedback Ivanovic Salomon Kalou struck immediately. Long-distance kicks the ball was driven Julio Cesar failed, 1-1.
However, Inter reacted instantly. They tried to push back. A Sneijder cross from the right side of Chelsea's successful defense headed by Carvalho. The ball struck directly Esteban Cambiasso. Ivanovic was hit, but the ball back towards Cambiasso again. He went straight to the first kick, stab left corner Cech's goal, 2-1.
After that, coach Jose Mourinho made courageous decisions. He put forward Mario Balotelli to replace Thiago Motta.
Maicon to a goal kick caught Chelsea Petr Cech. However, he fell and injured, unable to continue the game. He was replaced Hillario.
In the 64th minute, Anelka cross successfully removed. Frank Lampard and the ball cut the lead to the Inter goal, but still could be blocked Cesar.
Six minutes later, Inter's turn to threaten Chelsea. Cross cut Balotelli Cambiasso hard, but still could be blocked Chelsea defender.
After that, the game slows down. Inter tried to survive and rely on counterattacks. Meanwhile, Chelsea struggled to find a gap. However, in the injury time, Ballack scoring chance after Chelsea got a kick over. However, he cut the ball actually bounced. Until the end of the match, successfully defended the Inter 2-1 victory.
Lineup:
Inter Milan: 12-Julio Cesar, 25-Walter Samuel, 6-Ferreira Lucio, 19-Esteban Cambiasso, 4-Javier Zanetti, 13-Maicon, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 8-Thiago Motta (45-Mario Balotelli 58), 5 -Dejan Stankovic (11-Sulley Muntari 83), 22-Diego Milito, 9-Samuel Eto'o (27-Goran Pandev 67)
Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech (40-Henrique Hilario 62), 26-John Terry, 6-Ricardo Carvalho, 15-Florent Malouda, 2-Branislav Ivanovic, 12-John Obi Mikel, 8-Frank Lampard, 13-Michael Ballack, 21-Salomon Kalou (23-Daniel Sturridge 77), 11-Didier Drogba, 39-Nicolas Anelka
