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Results Chelsea was quite a relief, considering they had stressed at the beginning of action. In the first ten minutes, for example, they almost conceded three times, without even creating a threat. Fortunately, bad execution or action Mamady Sidibe glorious rescue goalkeeper Henrique Hilario made Chelsea remain safe.
Entering the eleventh minute, Chelsea's improved performance. However, they have to wait until minute 33 to see their attacks really dangerous opponent. At that time, Florent Malouda made it into the penalty box Stoke. However, have not had time to execute, its speed Abdoulaye Faye.
Referee Martin Atkinson stated goal was not a violation. The game was going on.
Though disappointed, Chelsea continued their pressure. Their perseverance finally bear fruit Lampard scored from the foot in 35 minutes. Utilizing the bait John Terry, Lampard kicks off from outside the penalty box which flew into the middle of Thomas Sorensen's goal.
Goal is to return vigilance Stoke. They also returned to boost the attack. However, Chelsea did not want to lose the semi-finals ticket, managed to maintain its dominance. Unfortunately, until the halftime whistle sounded, 1-0 score did not change.
Entering the second half, Stoke back to take the initiative to attack. However, Chelsea managed to overcome and reverse the situation immediately.
Even so, still not easy for Chelsea to break into Sorensen's goal. A number of failed execution attempt hit the Stoke player's body or even raw in the hands of Sorensen.
In the 67th minute, for example, Nicolas Anelka who was in front of goal Stoke, managed to gore Didier Drogba feeds right into the Stoke goal. However, the ball hit the Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson and gave birth to a football corner.
From the corner kick, Chelsea is also almost added advantage over Alex. However, back against the body sundulannya Wilkinson and delivery soccer second corner.
This time, Lampard is believed to execute a gift, send the ball straight into the middle of the penalty box. Terry then butt the ball, this time into the net Sorensen, after a hit Wilkinson.
Do not want to continue to be a month-monthly Chelsea, Stoke tried to get up to double attack. They also managed to put pressure means to Chelsea. Only, solidity behind the line of "The Blues" and poor coordination Stoke front lines, making their efforts barely threatened goalkeeper Hilario.
In the meantime, though quite crowded, Chelsea are always trying to drain fast attack each time managed to control the ball. However, Stoke were smart enough to read the game and be able to break Chelsea's attack in the middle of the road.
The game was tough and no solution until the end of the fight. Score 2-0 for the host to survive until the end of the game.
Lineup:
Chelsea: Hilario; Terry, Ferreira, Alex, Ivanovic; Lampard, Malouda, Obi; Anelka, Drogba, Kalou
Stoke: Sorensen; Wilkinson, Huth, Collins, Faye; Whelan, Whitehead, Delap, Tuncay (Lawrence 62); Fuller, Sidibe (Kitson 61)
