Didier Drogba in ecstasy over John Arne Riise's agonizing own goal in minute 90+5.Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
The match at Anfield proved every bit as cagey and tactical as was expected; the atmosphere both electric and oppressively tense as these old foes squared off. If Chelsea had the run of play in the beginning, the tide slowly turned to Liverpool as the first half wore on, and Dirk Kuyt was rewarded for his work rate with a 43rd minute goal to break through the stalemate. The Reds, backed by the ever-vocal Anfield faithful, looked to build upon their momentum in the second half pressing forward again and again, while the Blues seemed to resort to a half-hearted attempt at the equaliser with aimless long ball volleys at a lonely Didier Drogba. Already in the fifth minute of overtime, Liverpool appeared assured of the victory when an unlikely Solomon Kalou cross from the left corner was awkwardly headed by the Reds' John Arne Riise past Pepe Reina for a shocking last-second own goal... a moment that will not soon be forgotten by those who witnessed it. With that precious away goal Chelsea snagged the advantage as the tie heads to Stamford Bridge next Wednesday. How will Liverpool respond to the demoralizing lighting strike that saw their fortunes turn on a dime?
2 comments:
Very unconvincing display from the Blues. However, with luck on their side, the 1 away goal gives them a slight edge.
With Essien coming back from suspension and the home crowd support at the Bridge, you have to expect Chelsea to see off the Reds.
Must have been lively on the Kibbutz!
aaaaaaagh! so very painful. and especially when liverpool really outplayed them the entire match...
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