Rabu, 07 Desember 2011
Bringing Drogba Chelsea to Round of 16
LONDON (AFP / AFP) - Didier Drogba contributed two goals as Chelsea beat Valencia with the score 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, which makes The Blue stepped into the last 16 as winners of Group E on Tuesday.
Andre Villas-Boas forces really understand if defeat or a draw in this match could make Valencia the next round, but two goals from Drogba and a goal to pass Chelsea Ramires donations to the round of 16.
Drogba scored early in the game to remove all the nervousness, and one goal Ramires in the first half, Chelsea are in a position of leadership that they do not waste it.
Drogba scored again in the second half, and there is good news for Chelsea from Belgium, where Genk managed to draw against Bayer Leverkusen, so Chelsea can surpass the German club and won the position standings.
Thus, Chelsea will be spared from meeting with teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in the lottery in the last 16.
After a difficult start as a manager at Chelsea, Villas-Boas admits that Chelsea's prospects as a manager first eliminated in the group stage is unimaginable.
In his mind, Villas-Boas conduct gambling by leaving the midfielder Frank Lampard on the substitutes bench, and chose Raul Meireles to fill his place.
Lampard criticism could make a connection between them is not good, especially Chelsea started the season poorly. Villas-Boas will again receive a censure by Lampard membangku reserve.
But Chelsea's 3-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday to make sure that Villas-Boas attacking style of play is so successful in Porto can be applied to foster children. He also took a decision that will affect not rule out Lampard Chelsea's rhythm game.
It is to be extra motivation for the troops Villas-Boas, and they do a perfect start when Drogba scored a goal in after just three minutes.
Daniel Sturridge sent a cross to the far post, where the former Valencia winger Juan Mata, able to receive and control the ball before sending it back to Drogba, who fired low past goalkeeper Diego Alves.
Valencia did not feel panic because a draw is enough to make them advance to the next round. Twice they were able to spread the threat to equalize.
Jordi Alba fullback Branislav Ivanovic made it through, and then fired a shot that was hit near the pole.
The hosts threatened again when Valencia midfielder David Albelda, fired a shot which Petr Cech still can be stopped.
When it began to look shaky, Chelsea just get a second goal in the 22nd minute.
Drogba, who ran the sector releasing the left operand in Ramires, who should be able to anticipate Valencia defender, Victor Ruiz. But Ruiz Ramires even bother trying to use his shoulder, Ramires easily able to outwit Ruiz before kicking off a short distance past the keeper Alves.
Valencia came to London armed with a good appearance in the league, but the Spanish club looked so difficult to overcome the game host.
Unai Emery's troops finally able to threaten the Chelsea goal in the second half, through Sofiane Feghouli who tested Cech with a curved shot. But gunfire could still be denied by Cech.
Villas-Boas responded by making a substitution. He put John Obi Mikel, Lampard instead, to replace Ramires.
Chelsea's Drogba perfect victory in the 76th minute. He ran welcomes feedback clever eyes, and finish with a slide to make Chelsea a 3-0 lead.
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