Ugly.Barcelona 0-0 Chelsea
In a virtual replay of last year's semifinal against Manchester United at the Camp Nou, Barcelona's high flying attack were frustrated by a single-mindedly defensive Chelsea game plan. Guus Hiddink took a page out of Sir Alex's playbook and was content to sit back and clog all the space in the box and hope for a lucky goal on a counter or set piece. Despite the fact that Barca controlled 65% of the possession, and out shot them 20-3, the Blues were rarely worried as Barca were forced to take most of their shots well outside the area. The tie will now be decided at Stamford Bridge with the worst news for Barca being the loss of their veteran central defenders, Rafa Marquez to a season-ending knee injury, and team captain Carles Puyol to suspension for picking up his 3rd yellow card. Chelsea must now be considered favorites to reprise their appearance in the final as the momentum swings decidedly the way of the tenacious Londoners.
5 comments:
I just have to call out the continentalist on his sad and transparent tactics regarding the man u v arsenal tie. when I saw his early pick of the underdogs i suspected he was just trying to play childish mindgames and lead others astray. I am not surprised but disappointed at his last minute "revelation" that he actually is going with man u. he clearly was going to switch his pick at the last minute no matter what. i am a bit tired of the antics.
real emotion and straightforward tactics. true negotiations my friend.
Now that you're sniffing a top 3 you get all puffy chest.
settle down! the antics. Talk about boring. Send in TJ for a little Pacifica shuttle diplomacy!
CCFC, we appreciate you're voting with the heart. Keep it up. It only helps us and don't mind the barbs out of Pacifica
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