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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Blackburn 0-1 Chelsea: Lampard great-header, Cech superb-saves


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Chelsea bring home the full point in the trip to Blackburn Rovers headquarters. The Blues won 1-0 thanks to goals from mere puppet created by Frank Lampard.

Match at Ewood Park on Saturday (05.11.2011), running less attractive in the first half. Both teams are equally difficult to create chances.

In the second half, Blackburn and Chelsea play more open. However, only one goal that is created, namely to Chelsea Lamrad header.

An additional three points did not make the move from Chelsea fourth Premier League standings. They collected 22 points from 11 games. As Blackburn dropped in ranking to 18th with six points.

Summary of the highlights:
9' WHAT A CHANCE FOR BLACKBURN! Yakubu pokes wide from a few yards! Cech flew out bravely to his feet after Formica found acres of space wide left! The Yak should have scored but there were bodies everywhere.
57' Pedersen hasn't got Samba to aim for so he may well shoot... PEDERSEN SHOOTS AND CECH BATS IT OUT AND HANLEY MUST SCORE BUT HIS WEAK FINISH IS KEPT OUT BY CECH'S LEGS!
51' GOAL CHELSEA! Lampard with a diving header after a superb cross to the edge of the six-yard box by Ivanovic with the outside of his boot. He cut inside Olsson and clipped in a lovely curling ball.
58' Hanley should have scored - Cech did well to keep that out but made a meal of the initial free-kick - and down the other end Chelsea are in but - after a great pass from Sturridge - Ramires can't finish! Behind for a corner. Givet blocked.

67' Great save by Cech but Yakubu should have scored! Shocking defending by Alex who failed to clear his lines and was shunted off the ball by the Yak, who cut inside but curled the low finish a bit too weakly, allowing Cech to palm it away.

90+3 WHAT A MISS BY TORRES! Oh dear. He’s still having a mare. He starts the move, feeding Sturridge after Lampard's pass, Cole gets it on the overlap and finds Torres far post with just Robinson to beat but he somehow blasts it over. Golly.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Chelsea 0-3 Sunderland: Onuoha great-goal


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Big victory over Premier League champions, Chelsea, Sunderland coach Steve Bruce to forget the defeat of Newcastle United's 5-1, two weeks ago.

"Two weeks ago we were like hanging. We tried to overcome it and succeed. The players worked very hard to overcome the defeat of Newcastle. That's the worst performance in my career but this is the most beautiful day. Today we do it well, "said Steve Bruce told Skysports, Monday (15/05/2010).

Onuoha opened the first goal at the end of the first half with a very good.His skills to outwit three Chelsea players before deceiving goalkeeper Petr Cech.

"For us, all those losses (from Newcastle) are the worst thing in our careers, but we underlined and finally get out of a bad record," said Onuoha.

Onuoha was so happy with the result that unexpected.Win over Chelsea is the pride of an individual.

"I get the ball within 30 yards from the goal so I do not want to kick him. I ran well, but its completion is less tidy. But I'm satisfied, "he said referring to the process .Other two goals by Asamoah Gyan and Daniel Welbeck at minutes 52 and 87.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: Torres double inspiring


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Persistence The Reds, who had stumbled on the verge of relegation until the ninth game, to fruition. After reap victory in two previous matches, Steven Gerrard and his friends return to continue the positive trend. Unmitigated they beat Chelsea 2-0.

Fernando Torres, whose appearance is considered degenerate at the beginning of the season, performed brilliantly as scoring double. Spanish striker who had been accused of starting this barren scored two goals. With this result the Reds firmly in the middle of the board with 15 points.

Appear in public alone to face the strongest team in the Premier League, Liverpool played a full determination.Tak take long for The Kop to break goalkeeper Petr Cech.




In minute 11, Fernando Torres to sneak in the back row Chelsea welcomes feedback gastric Dirk Kuyt sent from midfield. Torres successfully control the ball and took it to the mouth of goalkeeper Petr Cech. Though taped Chelsea defender, Torres managed to direct the ball into the net at once beguiling Petr Cech.

Winning the confidence of Liverpool's goals lift-up. At 28th minute, Liverpool fans shouted view Zhirkov handball in the penalty box. But the referee did not consider hand Zhirkov in the active state.

One minute before the break, Torres back the scourge Chelsea rearguard. With clever, Torres fired a low shot to the far post. Petr Cech did not move without being able to do anything other than seeing the ball rattled off his net. Position 2-0 last until halftime.

Three Chelsea players input in the second round; Didier Drogba on 46 minutes replacing Kalou, Jose Bosingwa in the 70th minute to replace Ivanovic and Sturridge in minute 76 to replace Zhirkov.

The entry of Drogba to make the Blues more aggressive attack. Horizontal bait to Malouda on 66 minutes only to be a golden opportunity without being able to change things.

On 74 minutes Liverpool again threatened, but this time successfully thwart Cech hard kick Liverpool, Kuyt up to kick the ball away from goal.

In the remainder of the game, Chelsea get opportunities through Drogba, and Anelka while Pepe Reina could do 87-minute blunder since she was out of the goal but let the ball passed through into the penalty box. Sturridge tried to capture it, but Reina was able to chase and catch the ball.

At the last minute, through a quick attack, Liverpool midfielder Maxi Rodriguez live face to face with Petr Cech, but fell after trying to pass it. The referee did not see it as a violation. However, until the end of the match Liverpool successfully defended a score of 2-0.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Chelsea 4-1 Spartak Moscow: Ivanovic Double


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Chelsea beat visitors, Spartak Moscow, 4-1, in the continuation phase match Champions League Group F on Wednesday (11/3/2010) . This victory brought Chelsea won 12 points from four games and a ticket to 16 of them had the right to get.

Statistics describe the Stamford Bridge troops deserved win in this match. Throughout 90 minutes of action, control of the ball both teams are almost balanced. However, in the case of fire, "The Blues" far superior with a total of 24 shots. While Spartak only release 12 only, where only three that led to the goal.

Chelsea direct frontal attack. Just imagine, in 20 minutes early already have 9 shots stronghold Stamford Bridge. Unfortunately, every opportunity was wasted because final touvh not good. Until the break, Chelsea are still stuck.



The second half has been running for four minutes, Chelsea's success opened the scoring. The combination of front-line trio of Nicolas Anelka, Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou could not be stopped Spartak defense. From the middle of the field, headed the ball towards Drogba Anelka who is in front. Carefully, the French players pass them on to Kalou free-standing.

The ball then released Kalou through breaking through bait into the penalty box. Anelka came to chase and immediately opened fire accurately, 1-0 to Chelsea.

This goal forces pep host. As a result, two goals within four minutes following a goal against Spartak. Starting from Drogba penalty in minute 44, utilizing Evgeniy violation Makeyev to Drogba.

Next, turn to Branislav Ivanovic, who scored with his head after the gore set piece from Drogba. Winning three goals to make Chelsea relaxed, and they should receive the reward goal by Spartak in the 86th minute through Nikita Bazhenov.

Ivanovic Chelsea closed the victory with his second goal in the extra time.

Line-up:

Chelsea: Petr Cech; Alex, Branislav Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, Paulo Ferreira, John Mikel Obi (Joshua McEachran 69), Yuri Zhirkov, Ramires; Nicolas Anelka (Gael Kakuta 76), Didier Drogba (Daniel Sturridge 76), Salomon Kalou.

Spartak Moscow: Andriy Dykan; Marek Suchy, Nicolas Pareja, Evgeniy Makeyev, Andrey Ivanov, Aleksandr Sheshukov (Nikola Drincic 67), Ibson, Alex Raphael Meschini (Aleksandr Kozlov 68), Dmitriy Kombarov, Aiden McGeady (Nikita Bazhenov 80); Welliton.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Chelsea: Ivanovic winning-header


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Defender Branislav Ivanovic scored Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League continued, at Ewood Park on Saturday (30/10/2010). This was Chelsea's first victory in the last three away games in the Premier League.

In two previous away games in the Premier League, Chelsea defeated Manchester City 0-1 and 0-0 draw with Aston Villa. By game versus Blackburn, coach Carlo Ancelotti has warned his troops to improve their achievement.

However, Ancelotti left instead forced to watch his team ahead by a goal from Benjani Mwaruwari Blackburn at minute 21. Exploiting cross El Hadji Diouf, Benjani gore ball into the bottom left corner of goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Nicolas Anelka bring back hope to win, after the minutes of the 39th succeeded in firing the bait Didier Drogba signed Blackburn goalkeeper and change the position to be 1-1.



Afterwards, Chelsea trying to control the situation by lowering the tempo game and mastery of the ball. However, Blackburn also not stay silent. With high levels of aggressiveness, they force Chelsea to continue the game open.

Chelsea could not avoid the exchange of threats. The game was tough because the execution took place that is not perfect and a number of important actions undertaken goalkeeper rescue the two camps.

That situation continued until the 84th minute, Ivanovic managed to gore Yuri Zhirkov bait from the middle into the penalty box top left corner of the Blackburn goal.

After that, the game had not changed much. The two sides remain consistent play opens in a high tempo. However, different from before, this time no new goal is created until the long whistle sounded.

90 minutes, Chelsea had the ball as much as 66 percent and accurate off three shots from 14 businesses. Meanwhile, Blackburn created four serious threat to the goalkeeper Cech from 14 experiments.

Thanks to these results, Chelsea sit atop the standings with 25 points, or five points ahead of Arsenal in second place. For Blackburn, this result makes them stuck in a position to 17th with nine points.


Line-ups:


Blackburn: 1-Paul Robinson; 5-Gael Givet (3-Martin Olsson 34), 6-Ryan Nelsen, Christopher Samba 4-, 27-Michel Salgado, 10-El-Hadji Diouf (8-David Dunn 80), 12 - Morten Gamst Pedersen, 28-Phil Jones, 7-Brett Emerton, 41-Mame Biram Diouf; 21-Benjani Mwaruwari (30-Jason Roberts 45)

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech; 3-Ashley Cole, 26-John Terry, 33-Alex, 2-Branislav Ivanovic, 18-Yuri Zhirkov, 12-John Obi Mikel, 5-Michael Essien, 11-Didier Drogba, 15-Florent Malouda (23-Daniel Sturridge 72), 39-Nicolas Anelka (19-Paulo Ferreira 90)

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Chelsea 2-0 Wolverhampton: Malouda, Kalou scored


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After Aston Villa held on the last game, Chelsea's run back in its efforts to retain the Premier League crown. Wolverhampton Wanderers entertain weak teams, the Blues won 2-0 and continued to keep a distance with his rival at the top.

Yes, after being detained while detained draw with Aston Villa at Villa Park, two weeks ago, Chelsea back on track when entertaining Wolverhampton victory at Stamford Bridge in the week-9, Saturday (23/10/2010). Two goals from Florent Malouda and Salomon Kalou to give absolute figures for the Blues

With the addition of three numbers, Carlo Ancelotti's squad for a while managed to distance themselves from the pursuit of Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United who will play the game on Sunday. Chelsea firmly on top of the standings with 21 points achievement or four ahead of City in second place.

Shown with confidence with a capital of a 2-0 win over Spartak Moscow in the Champions League, Chelsea Wolves immediately pressed defense since the referee blew the whistle first. The return of Didier Drogba, who has been fit after a virus attacked the front lines also make the Blues more frightening.



A new game to enter the 13th minute, the Blues have earned the opportunity Jose Bosingwa. Utilizing collaboration nicely with Drogba, Portugal national team defender fired a shot which unfortunately still be defeated Wolves goalkeeper, Marcus Hahnemann.

Failed in the first experiment, the Blues did not waste the second chance that obtained at minute 23. Florent Malouda Chelsea's opening goal after utilizing tap cooperation slick Nicolas Anelka and Yuri Zhirkov in the penalty box. Sodoran get the ball from Zhirkov, Malouda free-standing in front of goal had no trouble scoring his seventh this season as well as equal top score gol incision while Carlos Tevez. 1-0 to the Blues.

Winning one goal, Chelsea's increasingly violent. Three minutes later, the opportunity was again found Anelka Drogba who tapped bait in collaboration with Zhirkov. Unfortunately, the French striker is still sideways.

Continue depressed, new Wolves get a chance at the last minute first half. In the 42nd minute, Kevin Doyle's header managed to break the apesnya still not meet the target. Until the break, Chelsea's 1-0 advantage to survive.

Two minutes into the second half, Wolves have a golden opportunity after the use of error back pass that led to Chelsea's corner kick. Unfortunately, Stephen Hunt's header after Richard Stearman utilizing bait ball failed netted the goal, after Michael Essien swept the ball right at the goal line.

Entering the 52nd minute, Wolves again have the opportunity through Doyle. Nahas, Doyle's effort this time again failed to bear fruit. Chelsea replied in the 65th minute Drogba through the use of bait far Branislav Ivanovic. Damn, Drogba, who was standing one on one with Hahnemann in fact failed to convert chances into goals.

Entering the 80th minute, Chelsea managed to take advantage of lax Wolves rearguard that was the focus of helping the attack. The second goal was created through a foot of Salomon Kalou after the use of bait breakthrough Essien who previously worked with Drogba. Score 2-0 to the Blues even last until the game ended.

Starting Line-ups:

Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa (Ferreira 79), Terry, Ivanovic, A. Cole, Essien, Mikel, Zhirkov (McEachran 82), Anelka, Malouda (Kalou 72), Drogba

Wolverhampton: Hahnemann; Foley, Berra, Stearman, Ward; Jarvis (Fletcher 87), Edwards, Jones, Milijas, Van Damme (Hunt 46), Doyle (Ebanks-Blake 87)

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Spartac Moscow 0-2 Chelsea:Yuri Zhirkov magic goal


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Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti, very satisfied witnessed the appearance of The Blues winger Yuri Zhirkov, who scored the first goal Chelsea with long-range shot and make the English club remain top of Group F Champions League.

Zhirkov back to Russia and the staggering Spartak Moscow with a hard volley from a distance of 22 meters to open the advantage to Chelsea eventually won 2-0 after Nicolas Anelka to double the advantage the Blues.

Ancelotti expressed feelings of satisfaction at the London club's official website. "For this Yuri was a pivotal moment for returning to play for Chelsea in Russia and he scored a fantastic goal. I think he will be very happy tonight."

"He played very well, he has no problem playing as a left back or midfielder. He scored vital goals for the team. He opened advantage for us tonight and the game becomes easier to win," said Ancelotti on the player from Russia was .

The Italian is also proud of the appearance Anelka after the French striker scored his 50th for the Blues. Ancelotti said: "He also showed its quality before this match. His ability to play in front when there is no Didier (Drogba). Nicolas is a great player because he can play in any position on the front lines."



Although his team won three points in their victory in Moscow, Ancelotti still wants his team to maintain their focus on the next Champions League game in which they will entertain at Stamford Bridge Spartak 3 November next.

"We must remain focused for the next game. We want to be in the first place. That's our goal and we have great possibilities to do so. However, we do not have to rest players for the Champions League is important in every game," said Ancelotti.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Aston Villa 0-0 Chelsea Full Highlights


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Chelsea can not afford to continue performing brilliantly in the Premier League. Facing host Aston Villa, the defending champion played only goalless on Sunday (17/10/2010) early morning hrs.

In the match at Villa Park, Carlo Ancelotti to make some small changes to the layout by relying on a trio of players Florent Malouda, Nicolas Anelka and Gael Kakuta. Ancelotti does not play the injured Didier Drogba.

Villa Chelsea immediately kicked off the defense and get a second chance minutes. Starting from the bait Stewart Downing, Stephen Ireland off a kick. Unfortunately, the kick was sideways from goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Three minutes later turn to John Carew who threaten the Chelsea goal. However, the goal again failed to be created after the kick tall Norwegian striker was successfully pushed over by Cech.



Villa tight defense kept trying to dismantle the Blues. However, opportunities are created has not been able to break down the goalkeeper Cech who appeared very calm. Practically, the score remained goalless until halftime.

Chelsea's opponents tried to get out of the pressure and perform better in the second half. Opportunities are owned Anelka at minute 54. Unfortunately, the French striker failed kick rattled goalkeeper Brad Friedel.

Villa back almost broke into the Chelsea goal in minute 79. Unfortunately, Clark's header from substitute forward Ashley Young's free-kick bait, just say hello to Cech's crossbar.

The Blues continued to press the Villa defense. However, John Terry et al difficulties penetrating the home team's tight defense. Practical, eye glass score remained until the game ends.

Although only able to reach a point, but Chelsea still lead the Premier League standings. Ancelotti's squad five points clear of Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United.

Starting Line-up:
Aston Villa: Friedel, Beye, Dunne (Clark 12), Collins, Warnock, Reo-Coker, Petrov, Ireland (Sidwel 84), Downing, Ashley Young, Carew (Delfouneso 73).

Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira (Bosingwa 75), Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Ramires (McEachran 75), Mikel, Essien, Malouda, Kakuta (Zhirkov 45), Anelka.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal: Alex magic free-kick


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Chelsea continued their tradition back to beat Arsenal after beat their city rivals with a score of 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (3 / 10).

On 10 minutes the first half, the hosts got a very strong pressure from the visitors. Noted, Arsenal had twice endangers Chelsea goal. Unfortunately they are not able to maximize opportunity and converted into goals because lack of final settlement.

Apart from pressure, Chelsea's turn to press Arsenal. Cashed-wing winger and defender who has high speed, Chelsea is always dangerous when Arsenal counterattack. That prove on 39 minutes when Didier Drogba scored the opening goal for Chelsea. He created the goal with a back-hell on the left side Arsenal Ashley Cole landscape utilizing feedback from the left side of the penalty box that preceded rapid counterattack. Score 1-0 to Chelsea's advantage lasted until the end of the first half.



In the second half Chelsea's back hard enough to get pressure from Arsenal. However, their discipline in defense to make Arsenal the difficulty in creating goals. Not only that, despite losing control of the ball, they also remain dangerous while doing a good attack.

Malignancy in a counter-attack them again they prove at minute 84. When the counter-attack launched by Nicolas Anelka Arsenal back line was forced to go crazy and break them. Thanks to the violation, Chelsea managed to double their advantage through a goal created by Alex free-kick from outside the Arsenal penalty box. Score 2-0 last until the end of the match.

This is Chelsea's third victory over Arsenal in the Premier League after last season they also beat rival of his city was at Stamford Bridge and the Emirates Stadium.

The composition of the players:


Chelsea: Petr Cech, John Terry, Alex, Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic (Paulo Ferreira 73 '), John Mikel Obi (Daniel Sturridge 89'), Ramires (Yuri Zhirkov 83 '), Michael Essien, Florent Malouda, Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka.

Arsenal: Lukasz Fabianski, Laurent Koscielny, Sebastien Squillaci, Gaƫl Clichy, Bacary Sagna, Jack Wilshere (Jay Emmanuel-Thomas 81 '), Alex Song, Abou Diaby (Tomas Rosicky 70'), Andrei Arshavin (Carlos Vela 87 '), Samir Nasri, Marouane Chamakh.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Chelsea 2-0 Marseille: Terry great-flick, Anelka cool-penalty


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Entertain Marseille in Champions League Group F match on Tuesday (9/28/2010) directly Chelsea dominate. John Terry et al end up winning 2-0.

Captain John Terry opened the advantages Chelsea at minute 6. He succeeded to cut with great flick from the corner kick.

Excellent make Chelsea even more excited. Marseille was often difficult to hold strikes host. In the 28th minute, turn Nicolas Anelka added Chelsea's superiority over the penalty spot.

Gifts penalty given to the referee, because Stephane M'Bia do handsball in the forbidden box.

Entering the second half, Chelsea continued to dominate. However, Marseille fight back tight. They tried hard to equalize.

However, Chelsea's defense is very tough. In addition, the pressure to make Marseille Chelsea appear not too daring to attack. Practically, in the second round marred only by chance opportunities from both sides, without a single turn into goals.




Composition Players

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech, 26-John Terry, 33-Alex, 3-Ashley Cole, 2-Branislav Ivanovic, 12-John Mikel Obi (46-Joshua McEachran 88), 18-Yuri Zhirkov (23-Daniel Sturridge 73) , 5-Michael Essien, 15-Florent Malouda, 39-Nicolas Anelka, 44-Gael Kakuta (7-Ramires 62)

Marseille: 30-Steve Mandanda, 17-Stephane M'Bia, 21-Souleymane Diawara, 19-Gabriel Heinze, 12-Charles Kabore, 6-Edouard Cisse, 7-Benoit Cheyrou (20-Andre Ayew 59), 8-Lucho Gonzalez , 9-Brandao, 10-Andre-Pierre Gignac (28-Mathieu Valbuena 59), 11-Loic Remy

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Chelsea 3-4 Newcastle: Anelka double


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Winning first,Chelsea instead were forced to surrender 3-4 by Newcastle United in the Carling Cup third round match at home, Stamford Bridge on Wednesday (22/09/2010). Chelsea's last two goals scored by Nicolas Anelka.

Lowering the majority of two-tier players, Chelsea's first lead through defender Patrick van Aanholt at the sixth minute. Utilizing the bait Gael Kakuta, Aanholt fired shots that make the ball nestle in the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Tim Krull.

Newcastle try to catch up by playing more aggressively to seize the ball and attack directly afterwards. Chelsea's pressure forcing the opponent down and solve their aggressiveness behind the lines.

The game was difficult and without a solution, until the 27th minute, Nile Ranger managed to deflect the bait welcome and Peter Lovenkrands signed goalkeeper Ross Turnbull and create the position to be 1-1.



The goal was the trigger the spirit of Newcastle to continue the pressure. Hardly get resistance, they turn things around thanks to a goal successfully Ryan Taylor on 32 minutes.

After the goal, Newcastle increasingly master the game. However, they are forced to wait until minute 49 to see the domination that led to a third goal, this time made Shola Ameobi.

After that, Chelsea had risen thanks to squirm second goal Nicolas Anelka scored at minute 70. Utilizing the bait Van Aanholt, he struck the ball from outside the penalty box to the Newcastle goal.

The goal was to restore morale Chelsea. They also successfully equalized through Nicolas Anelka penalty in 87th minute, following a breach of Cheik Ismael Alex.

Unfortunately, the struggle was so heroic, Chelsea finally were forced to give up Shola Ameobi scored 3-4 result in the 90th minute. Jonas GutiƩrrez utilize bait, he sent the ball into the bottom left corner of goalkeeper Turnbull.

Chelsea was unable to react to the goal was because shortly after, referee Phil Dowd's whistle marks the end of the game sounds.

During the 90th minute, Chelsea controlled the ball as much as 49 percent and created nine of the 15 golden business opportunities. The Newcastle, six shots off accurately from eleven experiments.

The composition of players:
Chelsea: 22-Ross Turnbull, 26-John Terry (33-Alex 46), 19-Paulo Ferreira, 38-Patrick Van Aanholt, 43-Jeffrey Bruma; 10, Yossi Benayoun, 18-Yuri Zhirkov, 7-Nascimento Santos Ramires; 39-Nicolas Anelka, 23-Daniel Sturridge, 44-Gael Kakuta (21-Salomon Kalou 46, 46-Joshua McEachran 56)
Newcastle: 26-Tim Krul; 5-Sol Campbell, 2-Fabricio Coloccini (6-Mike Williamson 63), 16-Ryan Taylor (24-Cheik Ismael Tiote 63); 17-Alan Smith, 18-Jonas GutiƩrrez, 29-Haris Vuckic, 31-Shane Ferguson (7-Joey Barton 90), 11-Peter Lovenkrands, 23-Shola Ameobi, 30-Nile Ranger

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Chelsea 4-0 Blackpool: Malouda double, Drogba inspirates


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Striker Didier Drogba and midfielder Florent Malouda inspired Chelsea thrash Blackpool 4-0 of Premier League matches on Sunday (19/09/2010). This result makes Chelsea maintain winning record since the Premier League was always a revolving 2010-2011.

Chelsea hurricane scored by Salomon Kalou started the second minute. Utilizing the bait Branislav Ivanovic, he sent the ball into the middle wicket Matthew Gilks.

Blackpool not fight back when in the 12th minute, Chelsea enlarge a 2-0 advantage thanks to a goal Malouda. From the front of the goal mouth, he swung his left foot that makes the ball submissions urged Didier Drogba goal nets in Blackpool.

After that, Blackpool decided to improve the back line. This business is quite effective in reducing aggression Chelsea. Nonetheless, still could not avoid their third goal created Chelsea's Drogba on 30 minutes.

Not wanting to give the enemy an opportunity set of the line, Chelsea continued their pressure. After waiting until the 41st minute, Chelsea's fourth goal through Malouda pan.



Goal Drogba breakthrough stems from bait to Salomon Kalou. Kalou then dribbled into the penalty box and send feedback flatly opposed to Malouda, who promptly fired the ball into the bottom left corner of the Blackpool goal.

In the second half, Blackpool played more aggressively by entering the three attackers. Responding to that, Chelsea did not much change the game. Proportionately, he put the new players to freshen his team strength.

The game was becoming more balanced. Although Chelsea are still dominant in the control of the ball and creating chances, Blackpool is also able to improve their ability to threaten the opposing goal.

Unfortunately, the work done on both sides did not produce new goals until the game ended.

During the 90th minute, Chelsea controlled the ball as much as 57 percent and the right to release nine shots on goal from 27 businesses. Meanwhile, Blackpool golden opportunity to create three of the eleven efforts.

The composition of players:
Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech; 3-Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic, two-, 33-Alex (43-72 Jeffrey Bruma), 19-Paulo Ferreira; 7-Ramires (18-Yuri Zhirkov 75), 12-John Obi Mikel ( 10-Yossi Benayoun 78), 5-Michael Essien, 11-Didier Drogba, 15-Florent Malouda, 21-Salomon Kalou
Blackpool: 21-Matthew Gilks; 3-Stephen Crainey, 6-Ian Evatt, 31-Dekel Keinan, 5-Neil Eardley (12-Gary Taylor-Fletcher 45), 16-Luke Varney (10-Brett Ormerod 62), 26 - Charlie Adam, 15-Alex Baptiste, 11-David Vaughan, 14, Eliot Grandin (9-Marlon Harewood 61), 39-DJ Campbell

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Westham United 1-3 Chelsea: Essien double-header


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Chelsea continue to win to secure top Premier League 2010-11. John Terry et al beat West Ham United 3-1 at Upton Park on Saturday (11/09/2010).

In this game, coach Carlo Ancelotti for the first time down Ramires. Brazilian midfielder Frank Lampard who was replacing did not play due to injury.

Chelsea had the lead when the match just two minutes walk. Is Michael Essien who scored the first goal Chelsea. Gol created after Essien's header is not capable of dammed goalkeeper Robert Green. Chelsea 1-0 lead.

The Blues continued to press the defense of West Ham. The result, 15 minutes later, the squad managed care Ancelotti added advantage through Salomon Kalou goal that was donated.



Starting from a Didier Drogba free-kick, Green failed to catch the ball perfectly. Mathew Upson trying to sweep the ball, but instead touched the feet of Kalou and torn Green wicket. Chelsea 2-0 lead.

In fact West Ham goalkeeper had time to break into Chelsea. Unfortunately, the referee annulled a goal to goal dilesatkan Carlton Cole Petr Cech, for assessing the player had already caught offside. 2-0 score stood until the first half ended.

Chelsea's continuing dominance in the second round. Essien returned to add his goal through his second header on 83 minutes. Ghana international midfielder Paolo Fereira use bait. The Blues lead 3-0.

West Ham have scored five minutes before the entertainment was over. Scott Parker scored successfully continue the bait Nolby released a corner kick. 3-1 score lasted until the game ended.

These results, then continue to leave Chelsea ran off the competitors. Fleet Ancelotti collect 12 perfect score of four times a game. The Blues are two points ahead of Arsenal, who also reap the victory on the same day.

The composition of players
West Ham: Green, Jacobsen, Ben-Haim, Upson, Ilunga, Parker, Behrami (Piquionne 73 '), Noble, Boa Morte (Dyer 45'), Cole, Obinna.

Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry (Alex 82 '), Cole, Essien, Mikel, Ramires, Anelka (Kakuta 76'), Drogba, Kalou (Malouda 83 ')

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Chelsea 2-0 Stoke City: Malouda, Drogba scored,Lampard miss-penalty


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Chelsea continues to show its dominance at the beginning of this 2010/2011 Premier League season. This time, Stoke City, which became a new victim of The Blues, having knocked down 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (28/08/2010).

This result was not as big as the previous two games, where Chelsea can score 12 goals from two matches. However, at least John Terry et al retake championship leader who had just taken over Arsenal.

The Blues have 12 points from three games and includes 14 goals, without ever intruding. Meanwhile, Stoke City are in 18th position, after getting lost three times and not have points.

Acting as host on coach Carlo Ancelotti reduce the formation of his best in this fight. Duo Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka on the front lines of The Blues midfielder sustained the line that contains Frank Lampard, Florent Malouda, John Obi Mikel and Michael Essien.



managed byTony Pulis of Stoke who chose to play defense, rather than into the barn next scored the Blues this row. Options strategy nearly succeeded in part Pulis first half. Host defense dismantle Stoke difficulties.

Chelsea get the first golden opportunity in minute 10, through the white point. The referee gave a penalty after Ryan Shawcross presents Malouda dropping. Unfortunately, the execution and Lampard are weak, can be broken Thomas Sorensen.

It was Lampard's first failure in eight executions, or after Chelsea defeated Manchester City 1-2 in December 2009. Total, Lampard failed three times out of 33 penalty kicks during his career in the Premier League.

Finally cheered at Stamford Bridge 32 minutes. Terry did over-lap Stoke defense, then give the bait a breakthrough to Malouda. With one struck, Malouda thrilling Stoke goalkeeper.

In the second half the game still belongs to Chelsea. Opportunities in the 50th minute through the efforts of maximizing bait Drogba Anelka. Unfortunately, the ball just hit crossbar Sorensen.

Duplicate host advantage to 2-0 in 77 minutes, and returned a kick 12 pass through. Only, this time Drogba became the executor after Lampard had been pulled out and replaced by Salomon Kalou.

Droga penalty coldly complete tasks, to assert superiority over Stoke City. 2-0 score became the final results of the match.

Composition of Formation:
Chelsea: Cech, Paulo Ferreira, Alex, Terry, Cole, Essien, Mikel, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Malouda; Subs: Turnbull, Ramires, Benayoun, Zhirkov, Kalou, Sturridge, Van Aanholt

Stoke: Sorensen, Huth, Shawcross, Faye, Collins, Delap, Whitehead, Wilkinson, Etherington, Jones, Walters, Subs: Begovic, Higginbotham, Whelan, Fuller, Pugh, Sanli, Tonge

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Wigan 0-6 Chelsea:Anelka, Kalou double, Drogba 4 assists


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Chelsea really serious with his desire to maintain the Premier League crown. Carlo Ancelotti squad returned to the show visit to the headquarters at the time fierce Wigan Athletic, Saturday (8/21/2010) . No half-hearted, The Blues thrash host six goals without reply.

It did not take long for Chelsea to return to the top of the standings, which had dominated Arsenal, following a big victory over Blackpool. London giants provide a second successive defeat for Wigan, who last week humiliated 4-0 Blackpool.

Indeed, Wigan had time to show the game by keeping score chic glasses during 30 minutes of action. In fact, foster children Roberto Martinez managed to threaten the goalkeeper Petr Cech several times.

One of them take advantage of an error when James McCarthy John Terry in the 27th minute and launched the ball to Colombian striker Hugo Rodallega. However, can still kick Rodallega anticipated well by Cech.




Finally, the Roman Emperor succeeded in breaking the deadlock on 34 minutes. Florent Malouda was the inspiration back into the Blues. Ashley Cole pushed into the penalty box before releasing the bait attraction to Frank Lampard who immediately went on the ball to the goalkeeper Chris Kirkland.

Lampard got the ball Kirkland dismissed. Unfortunately, the ball actually had greeted Malouda, who without a doubt breaking into an empty goal Kirkland, after going through guard Maynor Figueroa. 1-0 to Chelsea's advantage lasted until halftime.

Get additional energy through the goal Malouda, John Terry cs launch party was the second-half goals.

Starting from Nicolas Anelka, who silenced stronghold DW Stadium when the second round of the new two-minute walk. John Obi Mikel scored a role as a creator with releasing bait breakthrough to the French striker. Former bomber Arsenal Chelsea 2-0 lead after scoring through a narrow angle.

Only four minutes later, Anelka returned to record his name on the scoreboard. Starting from gastric bait Malouda, Didier Drogba to continue with the action kicks the ball in the air. Anelka, who was at the mouth of the goal, also welcomed the ball with a header and forcing Kirkland picked up the ball for the third time.

Wigan got hope on 62 minutes when Argentine striker Mario Boselli break down the goalkeeper Cech. Damn, first line judge signs an offside flag raised, so the referee Mike Dean had to annulling the goal.

Rather than catch up, the fleet growing Latics languish when Chelsea added purse tally on 78 minutes through Salomon Kalou. Working together with Drogba, Ivory Coast striker with no trouble breaking into the empty goal Kirkland. Chelsea 4-0 lead.

Not yet satisfied, Kalou again made public grimace DW Stadium, right in the 90th minute. Success trick behind the Wigan line, Kalou struck the ball past Kirkland after receiving feedback again Drogba.

Do not think five goals already satisfy thirst Chelsea. Three minutes into injury time, the Blues improve ultimate victory with goals from new winger Yossi Benayoun. As a result, Chelsea were again closed the match with a crushing 6-0 score, as well as in their debut match against West Bromwich Albion last week.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Chelsea 6-0 WBA: Drogba great free-kick


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English Premier League champions, Chelsea, immediately step on the gas in the first week. Won a landslide victory over West Bromwich Albion 6-0, the Blues were at the top standings.

Previously, the first position is occupied by Blackpool. Promotion team that surprisingly won 4-0 victory over Wigan Athletic. But it only lasted a few hours.

Scored three goals through Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda two and one from Frank Lampard, Chelsea took over the position. 'The Blue' is too strong for West Brom.

From the statistics, the BBC recorded the Chelsea controlled the ball 58:42 mastery. They also scored 11 shots on goal, compared with three of the sides West Brom.

In the action held in Stamford Bridge on Saturday (14/08/2010) , preceded by Gol Chelsea Drogba free-kick in the sixth minute. But still managed to kick the ball pushed over by Scott Carson.




The raw balls dicecar John Obi Mikel had and re driven away by Carson. Shit for West Brom, balls actually fell at the feet of Malouda who menceploskannya directly into the goal.

Host advantage widened to 2-0 on 45 minutes through Drogba. This time his free-kick broke through the fence of legs and failed driven by Carson.

Chelsea looked to play with before returning to the locker room.

Carlo Ancelotti's landing troops continued their dominance in the second round. Starting from a corner kick in minute 55 Florent Malouda, Drogba was again successfully ripped the nets Carson.

From Malouda corner kick, the ball ditanduk by John Terry to the pole away, but were driven right in front of the pole. Crisis occurs and the ball fell at the feet of Drogba. With one kick right foot, Ivory Coast's bomber was brought Chelsea a 3-0 lead.

Goalkeeper Carson then give way again in minute 63. Starting from a neat collaboration between Ashley Cole and Nicolas Anelka continued with the operand to Lampard inside the penalty box. No terkawal, Lampard was quietly let go sontekan toward the goal. 4-0.

Chelsea only takes five minutes to memit to score again. From the left, Drogba off a hard kick toward the goal. The ball had hit his head turned due Gabriel Tamas and finally back menghujam West Brom goalkeeper.

Moments before the game ended, precisely at 90 minutes, Malouda scored the two in this fight. French midfielder received the ball from Anelka before the breakthrough finally trick the Carson and Chelsea scored the sixth.

The game closed with the score 6-0 to Chelsea's victory.

The composition Players

Chelsea: Petr Cech, John Terry, Alex, Ashley Cole, Paulo Ferreira (Branislav Ivanovic 60), John Obi Mikel, Frank Lampard (Yossi Benayoun 65), Michael Essien, Florent Malouda, Didier Drogba (Salomon Kalou 70), Nicolas Anelka.

West Bromwich: Scott Carson, Gabriel Tamas, Pablo Ibanez, Marek Cech, Gonzalo Jara, Chris Blunt, Youssuf Mulumbu, Roman Bednar (Ishmael Miller 67), Graham Dorrans (Simon Cox 67), Jerome Thomas (Giles Barnes 84), James Morrison .

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Chelsea 1-3 Manchester United: Berbatov great-performance


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Manchester United managed to win the Community Shield after beating Chelsea 3-1 at Wembley stadium, Sunday (8 / 8).

Chelsea for the first time this season, Sir Alex Ferguson apparently did not want a half-setngah. He lowered his best squad with young players combined with the senior players. Fergie down two best-young players, Fabio Da Silva and Jonathan Evans.

Not only the young players down, United also dominated the game. Wayne Rooney et al. get a 52 percent mastery of the ball. However United still could not break into Chelsea's goal until four minutes before the first round ended.




Goal is expected to end United's creates at minute 41. The Red Devils lead through goals from Antonio Valencia was created using a horizontal feed from the right side of the Chelsea penalty box released Wayne Rooney. First half ended with the score 1-0 to United's advantage

In the second half, Sir Alex Ferguson made some changes. Scotland's coach from entering Dimitar Berbatov, Javier Hernandez and Nani replaced Rooney, Michael Owen and Park Ji Sung. He also replaced Fabio by Chris Smalling, Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher and Paul Scholes.

Fergie-replacement was carried out to fruition. United winning 2-0 through goals from Javier Hernandez created (76 ') using a flat bait Valencia crosses from the right side in Chelsea's penalty box.

Chelsea had responded by entering several new players. Carlo Ancelotti put menngantikan Didier Drogba John Obi Mikel, Daniel Sturridge replaces Nicolas Anelka, Florent Malouda replacing Yossi Benayoun, and Yuri Zhirkov replaces Ashley Cole.

The exchange of players rose to fruition. Salomon Kalou scored the first goal for Chelsea (83 ') utilizing the results of kicking the ball vomit Essien who can not properly captured by Van Der Sar. Kalou who was in the left side of United's goal was immediately welcomed by kicking the ball hard into the goal United.

Unfortunately Chelsea joy did not last long. Mancheter United lead their superiority created through Berbatov scored at minute 90, the result of cooperation slick one two with Nani. Berbatov is separated from the off-side trap immediately fired the ball lob over the head Henrique Hilario, who ran the ball and with great-chip, Berbatov brilliantly scored.

Line Up:

Chelsea: Henrique Hilario, Ashley Cole (Yuri Zhirkov 79), John Terry, Paulo Ferreira (Jeffrey Bruma 79), Branislav Ivanovic, Frank Lampard, Michael Essien, Florent Malouda (Yossi Benayoun 72), John Mikel Obi (Didier Drogba 60 ') , Nicolas Anelka (Daniel Sturridge 60 '), Salomon Kalou.

Manchester United: Edwin van der Sar, John O'Shea, Nemanja Vidic, Jonathan Evans, Fabio Da Silva (Chris Smalling 46 '), Michael Carrick (Ryan Giggs 79'), Paul Scholes (Derren Fletcher 80 '), Park Ji- Sung (Nani 46 '), Antonio Valencia (M), Michael Owen (Javier Hernandez 46'), Wayne Rooney (Dimitar Berbatov 46).

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Chelsea: Defoe,Bale scored, Terry sent-off



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Chelsea surrendered 1-2 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League duel, at White Hart Lane on Saturday (17/4/2010). These results extend back and scramble competition champions league Champions League tickets.

Chelsea are now in the top the standings with 77 points, or just one point ahead of Manchester United (MU) in second place. Meanwhile, Tottenham climbed to fifth place with 64 points, two points ahead of Manchester City in fifth place.

Given the Chelsea-Manchester City leaving a three-Tottenham game and has four games remaining, the competition winners and Champions League tickets would be more strict.

Chelsea itself has been trying to avoid bad situations. Unfortunately, the opponent playing at home, they are less carefully read the opponent's game. Consequently, they face the game lack of short passes and quick host.

Indeed, once the ball, they tried to take down the tempo. However, the aggressiveness of the Tottenham players, Chelsea lose the ball often.




The game was tightly managed Tottenham devastated Chelsea fortress. However, the completion of final meeting in a hurry, and Chelsea's defense makes their efforts never led to a goal, until finally John Terry did handsball in the penalty box on 14 minutes.

Jermaine Defoe is believed to execute successfully perform the task perfectly. He succeeds struck the ball into the bottom left corner of the Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech while falling in the opposite direction.

The goal was even more passionate Tottenham pressure. With accuracy and understanding of the position of co-feed is good, they managed to maintain its dominance.

Chelsea, who are increasingly burdened with the obligation equalizer lose focus of attack. Rely on the quality of individuals, they engage in strikes sporadically.

In the 38th minute, Florent Malouda Drogba Didider successfully used bait and breaking into Tottenham goalkeeper. However, the referee annulled the goal because he is in the off-side position when receiving feedback Drogba.

Referee's decision to make Chelsea's increasingly insistent attack. However, instead of equating score, they scored again miss Tottenham, Garreth Bale scored in minute 44.

Controlling the ball outside the penalty box, he could dribble before removing the hard kick which nestled in the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Cech.

Chelsea tried to reply to that goal. However, a score of 2-0 to Tottenham unchanged until halftime.

Entering the second half, Tottenham tried to maintain its dominance. Still rely on foot to bait game, they managed to push Chelsea.

Not wanting to continue to be intimidated, Chelsea's opponents tried to reduce aggression by pressing tight and physical game. But rather than score goals, they affected a second yellow card received by captain John Terry, following the infraction to Gareth Bale in the 67th minute.

Playing with ten players making Chelsea's position more difficult. In addition to the more difficult to attack, they are also struggling to face the opponent attacks.

Fortunately, poor finishing and a number of rescue Tottenham glorious Chelsea goalkeeper Cech makes no longer tell conceded until the long whistle sounded.

In the midst of despair that, Frank Lampard gives scored during injury time entertainment. Utilizing feed Michael Ballack, Lampard did drop the body, holding out a leg to send the ball into the middle of Tottenham goalkeeper.

Shortly before the long whistle, Tottenham still had time to launch a counter-attack which almost led to goals. Luckily, the execution and Pavlyuchenko missed to the left side of the net. Score 2-1 to the host survives until the end of the game.

Throughout the match, Chelsea booked a mastery of the ball for 61 percent and the right to release four shots on goal from 13 businesses. Compare with Tottenham who created a golden opportunity from 23 eight times trial.

The composition of players:
Tottenham: 1-Gomes; 32 Benoit Assou-Ekotto-, 19-Sebastien Bassong, 20-Michael Dawson, Younes Kaboul 4-3-Gareth Bale, 14-Luka Modric, 6-Tom Huddlestone, 5-David Bentley; 9 - Roman Pavlyuchenko (15-Peter Crouch 90), 18th-Jermain Defoe (17-Eidur Gudjohnsen 78)
Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech; 18-Yuri Zhirkov, 26-John Terry, 33-Alex, 19-Paulo Ferreira (2-Branislav Ivanovic 45), 8-Frank Lampard, 12-John Obi Mikel, 20-Deco; 15 - Florent Malouda, 11-Didier Drogba, 10-Joe Cole (39-Nicolas Anelka 45)

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Chelsea 1-0 Bolton Wanderers: Anelka winning header



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Chelsea increasingly steady while standing on top of the Premier League standings. It could not be separated from the 1-0 victory achieved by the Blues over Bolton Wanderers at the weekend 34th in the Stamford Bridge Stadium, Tuesday (13/4/2010).

With the addition of three points, Chelsea managed to stay away from Manchester United's closest rivals are stuck in Ewood Park, home of Blackburn Rovers last weekend. With a collection of 77 numbers from 34 matches, the Blues managed four points ahead of United in the remaining four matches.

Carry the ambition to facilitate the chance to win the Premier League champions, coach Carlo Ancelotti directly instruct foster children to play offensively from the start matches. Scheme applied Carletto attacking game is shown by the appearance of three attackers at once up front, Salomon Kalou, Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba.

Strikes after strikes were launched by Chelsea on goal continues escorted Bolton keeper Jaaskelainen Jusi. However, efforts squad-nicknamed The other Chelsea Pensioner recently resulted in the final minutes of the first round.

Striker Nicolas Anelka became the main actor behind Chelsea's opening goal in minute 44. Utilize measurable feedback Didier Drogba, Anelka managed to release the header is not capable of securing a successful dammed goalkeeper Jaaskelainen from being broken during nearly three months. Score 1-0 to Chelsea last until the interval.



Chelsea's dominance has been shown in the second round. Ten minutes walking action, Kalou has a golden opportunity to double Chelsea's advantage. Unfortunately, efforts to Ivory Coast striker after receiving feedback from Drogba is still capable of thwarted Jaaskelainen.

In minute 62, Bolton actually has equalized opportunities via the penalty spot after Chelsea captain John Terry looks to handball when the drive kicks Lee Chung-Yong. Unluckily, the referee did not see this incident and ignoring the demand of the players Bolton penalty.

Two minutes later, Chelsea defender Yuri Zhirkov got the chance. However, the kick horizontally from the pillar of the Russian national team in the penalty box still has not been able to conquer the toughness Jaaskelainen. It is also found Lampard in the 79th minute. However Super-Frank strike is still capable thwarted goalposts.

At the end of the game, Drogba and Zhirkov again have the opportunity to supplement purse Chelsea goal. Unfortunately, their efforts are also unable to produce maximum results. 1-0 score stood until the referee blew one long whistle marks the end of the game.

The composition of Players:
Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira, Terry, Alex, Zhirkov,, Mikel, Ballack, Lampard, Kalou (Joe Cole 77), Drogba, Anelka (Malouda 67)

Bolton Wanderers: Jaaskelainen, Knight, Cahill, Ricketts, Robinson, Steinsson, Taylor, Wilshere (Elmander 80), Lee, Muamba, Davies (ACF)

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea: Strong step to final



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Chelsea confirm a ticket in the final stage of the FA Cup in 2010. Certainty achieved after John Terry et al bend Aston Villa 3-0 in the semi-final at Wembley Stadium, Saturday (10/4/2010).

Strategy coach Carlo Ancelotti down Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda as very telling. Because, Drogba and Malouda contributed two goals from Chelsea's victory.

Villa get the first opportunity to break Chelsea's goal in minute 15. Unfortunately, thin-kick James Milner shot over goalkeeper pemuncak Premier League standings while it is escorted by Petr Cech.

The Blues tried to reply to the Villa attack. Minute 35, the chance to get Drogba bomber. However, the Ivory Coast players kick this can still be blocked by Villa defender Stephen Warnock. Score without a goal last until halftime.




Villa returned to the show to attack in the second round. Opportunities created through tall bomber John Carew header in 47 minutes. Unfortunately, still sideways header with just the goalkeeper Cech.

Chelsea's efforts to break down the Villa goal to fruition. 67 minutes, Drogba successful goalkeeper Brad Friedel after thrilling kick went quietly Terry. Score changes for the Blues 1-0.

Villa tried to reply Chelsea goal. Coach Martin O'Neil broke trying to add power to replace Emile Heskey as Carew substitue. Unfortunately, the effort failed.

The Blues added advantage to 2-0 through goals Malouda. Utilizing the sweet cross from substitute Michael Ballack, Malouda calmly breaking goalkeeper Friedel.

Might Chelsea increasingly visible in the last minute. The reason, Frank Lampard ensure the victory of the Blues to 3-0 after breaking through a goalkeeper Friedel counterattack.

This victory, the squad earned a prime opportunity to Milan this season. Terry et al awaiting the winner between Tottenham Hotspur, who will face Portsmouth at Wembley Stadium, later tonight.

The composition of players
Aston Villa: Friedel, Cuellar, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, Ashley Young, Milner, Petrov, Downing, Agbonlahor, Carew (Heskey 82).

Chelsea: Cech, Paulo Ferreira, Terry, Alex, Zhirkov, Deco (Ballack 77), Mikel, Lampard, Joe Cole (Kalou 65), Drogba (Anelka 80), Malouda.