Barca Destroyed at the Bridge
19 April 2012
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LONDON - Barcelona's dominance throughout the game have led to defeat. Didier Drogba scored a single to give Chelsea a vital win 1-0 in the semi-final first leg.
Host Barca at Stamford Bridge on Thursday (4/19/2012), coach Roberto Di Matteo rely only Didier Drogba up front, with the backing of Juan Mata in the second line.
While in camp Barca coach Pep Guardiola reserves Gerard Pique and Javier Mascherano chose to duet with Carles Puyol in central defense. On the front lines, entrusting Pep Cesc Fabregas, Alexis Sanchez and of course Lionel Messi.
Superior in ball possession, Barca's goal even threatened first. On the 3rd minute, Petr Cech received much send feedback Drogba. Unfortunately, the Ivory Coast striker controls the ball is still too heavy, so the ball successfully secured Victor Valdes.
Barca responded immediately with a golden opportunity of Sanchez in the 7th minute. Receiving feedback breakthrough gastric Andres Iniesta, Sanchez escaped the offside trap, poke the ball past Cech. Damn, the ball was hit the crossbar.
Barca back pressure wave came in the 17th minute. Messi pass through three Chelsea players to rush to the penalty box and send feedback to Iniesta.
Elegant Spanish midfielder was immediately greeted with a hard kick that Cech blocked still able to. Fabregas leads to a ball gag. But unfortunately, the former Arsenal midfielder shot is not perfect so the ball rolled into the goal fails.
Increasingly preoccupied Barca dominated possession and created some opportunities. At the 27th minute, Fabregas success through the guard opened fire Gary Cahill and hard but still thwarted Cech.
One minute later, Cech again did brilliant rescue action. This time, the number one goalkeeper Republic Ceska successfully confront powerful header Sanchez Messi welcomes feedback.
Entering the final minutes of the first half, the Blaugrana back to spread terror. Messi won the duel contra success Obi Mikel and instantly send feedback to Fabregas who greeted him with a sweet flick through the guard Cech. Apesnya However, the ball was rolled into an empty goal in the broom Ashley Cole success.
Expected during the first half ended 0-0, Chelsea made a surprise in the extra time. Starting from a quick counter attack, Ramires sent a cross to Drogba who successfully fired for breaking goalkeeper Valdes. Chelsea closed the first half with a 1-0 advantage.
Determined to pursue deficit, immediately took the initiative to attack Barca in the second round. Entered the 52nd minute, fullback Adriano Correia to overlap and fired a hard shot from outside the penalty box. However, Cech again performed brilliantly in the ball.
Five minutes later, a golden opportunity to return the retainer Barca failed to be utilized. This time it was Sanchez who fail to maximize feed cooked Fabregas. Sanchez shot guarded by three Chelsea players, only the thin side of the goal.
One hour into the match, Barca continued to push Chelsea. Lionel Messi a few times to spread the threat both individually and through the action of a free kick. However, so far the Blues rearguard still fairly disciplined in any action to thwart the world's best player three times that.
At the 70th minute, Ramires fouled Messi just outside the penalty line. Xavi's free kick was executed, but the ball flashed just over the bar Cech.
Chelsea are depressed during the second half, had a chance in the 80th minute. Drogba led the counter-attack quickly. Unfortunately, Drogba through pass from midfield that had failed to pursue the Guard Masherano Kalou.
Entered the final five minutes of the match, Barca getting massive pressure. At the 86th minute, Puyol almost equalized with a header, use the feedback Messi's free kick. However, Cech once again performed brilliantly in brushed off the ball.
Barca continued to spread terror in the third minute of extra time. Pedro has a great opportunity to thwart Chelsea victory in injury time. Apesnya, hard kick just hit the goalposts. Barca superior ball control up to 72%, must first defeat this season.
With this 1-0 result, practically Blaugrana have won by a margin of two goals in turn host the Blues at Camp Nou in the second leg on Wednesday (4/25/2012) early morning. As for Chelsea, they only need a draw to be able to complete the revenge three years ago and advanced to the finals.
Teams:
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Cole; Mikel, Meireles, Lampard; Ramires, Eye / Kalou (74 '), Drogba
BARCELONA (4-3-3): Valdes; Alves, Puyol, Mascherano, Adriano; Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta; Cesc / Thiago (79 '), Alexis / Pedro (66'), Messi
Host Barca at Stamford Bridge on Thursday (4/19/2012), coach Roberto Di Matteo rely only Didier Drogba up front, with the backing of Juan Mata in the second line.
While in camp Barca coach Pep Guardiola reserves Gerard Pique and Javier Mascherano chose to duet with Carles Puyol in central defense. On the front lines, entrusting Pep Cesc Fabregas, Alexis Sanchez and of course Lionel Messi.
Superior in ball possession, Barca's goal even threatened first. On the 3rd minute, Petr Cech received much send feedback Drogba. Unfortunately, the Ivory Coast striker controls the ball is still too heavy, so the ball successfully secured Victor Valdes.
Barca responded immediately with a golden opportunity of Sanchez in the 7th minute. Receiving feedback breakthrough gastric Andres Iniesta, Sanchez escaped the offside trap, poke the ball past Cech. Damn, the ball was hit the crossbar.
Barca back pressure wave came in the 17th minute. Messi pass through three Chelsea players to rush to the penalty box and send feedback to Iniesta.
Elegant Spanish midfielder was immediately greeted with a hard kick that Cech blocked still able to. Fabregas leads to a ball gag. But unfortunately, the former Arsenal midfielder shot is not perfect so the ball rolled into the goal fails.
Increasingly preoccupied Barca dominated possession and created some opportunities. At the 27th minute, Fabregas success through the guard opened fire Gary Cahill and hard but still thwarted Cech.
One minute later, Cech again did brilliant rescue action. This time, the number one goalkeeper Republic Ceska successfully confront powerful header Sanchez Messi welcomes feedback.
Entering the final minutes of the first half, the Blaugrana back to spread terror. Messi won the duel contra success Obi Mikel and instantly send feedback to Fabregas who greeted him with a sweet flick through the guard Cech. Apesnya However, the ball was rolled into an empty goal in the broom Ashley Cole success.
Expected during the first half ended 0-0, Chelsea made a surprise in the extra time. Starting from a quick counter attack, Ramires sent a cross to Drogba who successfully fired for breaking goalkeeper Valdes. Chelsea closed the first half with a 1-0 advantage.
Determined to pursue deficit, immediately took the initiative to attack Barca in the second round. Entered the 52nd minute, fullback Adriano Correia to overlap and fired a hard shot from outside the penalty box. However, Cech again performed brilliantly in the ball.
Five minutes later, a golden opportunity to return the retainer Barca failed to be utilized. This time it was Sanchez who fail to maximize feed cooked Fabregas. Sanchez shot guarded by three Chelsea players, only the thin side of the goal.
One hour into the match, Barca continued to push Chelsea. Lionel Messi a few times to spread the threat both individually and through the action of a free kick. However, so far the Blues rearguard still fairly disciplined in any action to thwart the world's best player three times that.
At the 70th minute, Ramires fouled Messi just outside the penalty line. Xavi's free kick was executed, but the ball flashed just over the bar Cech.
Chelsea are depressed during the second half, had a chance in the 80th minute. Drogba led the counter-attack quickly. Unfortunately, Drogba through pass from midfield that had failed to pursue the Guard Masherano Kalou.
Entered the final five minutes of the match, Barca getting massive pressure. At the 86th minute, Puyol almost equalized with a header, use the feedback Messi's free kick. However, Cech once again performed brilliantly in brushed off the ball.
Barca continued to spread terror in the third minute of extra time. Pedro has a great opportunity to thwart Chelsea victory in injury time. Apesnya, hard kick just hit the goalposts. Barca superior ball control up to 72%, must first defeat this season.
With this 1-0 result, practically Blaugrana have won by a margin of two goals in turn host the Blues at Camp Nou in the second leg on Wednesday (4/25/2012) early morning. As for Chelsea, they only need a draw to be able to complete the revenge three years ago and advanced to the finals.
Teams:
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Cole; Mikel, Meireles, Lampard; Ramires, Eye / Kalou (74 '), Drogba
BARCELONA (4-3-3): Valdes; Alves, Puyol, Mascherano, Adriano; Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta; Cesc / Thiago (79 '), Alexis / Pedro (66'), Messi
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