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Adam11111 · 01-07-2008, 05:06 PM

Scolari has pulled it off again, it required a fair bit of luck but Chelsea ahve grabbed the victory as dramatically as last time they won.

The game was by no means cagey. In just the 4th minute, Ballack had a shot from 40 yards forcing VDS into a great save.

But it was United who controlled the opening half. In the 12th minute, Ryan Giggs' effort was saved 1v1 by Cech.

But a poor throw from Cech. Allowed United to reform an attack and in the 14th Paul Scholes had a chance of his own, and made no mistake. 1-0 to United.

United then controlled the game for the rest of the half and nearly doubled their lead in the 35th minute when Rooney got through only to be denied by a determined Petr Cech.

On the stroke of half time, Chelsea created their first real chance, a great run by Podolski was not matched by the pass to Drogba, throwing Ivory Coast international off balance his shot easily saved by VDS. Who booted it upfield to go into half time with United leading at Stamford Bridge by one goal to nil.

In the 55th minute, Drogba found Podolski in space on the counter attack, allowing the promising German talent to run 30 yards and slot the ball past a helpless Edwinn Van Der Sar.

In the 62nd minute, Scolari made two changes, Riquelme replaced Deco, and Michael Ballack made way for Frank Lampard.

On 75 minutes, Michael Essien made a great run and was fouled by Wes Brown who was the last defender. The Chelsea players were furious with the decision to only book him.

But it didn't matter for Chelsea too much because from that very free-kick, up stepped Riquelme. Who produced a stunning, curling shot into the top corner to give Chelsea the lead with just fifteen minutes to play.

In the third minute of stoppage time Rooney broke for United one last time, and just as he looked to have scored, Cech made yet another unbelievable save. Catching the ball and ripping it down field with the kick where the referee blew for full time. Giving Chelsea a famous 2-1 victory.

Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United

01-07-2008, 05:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
Adam11111 Forum Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: At home......Where else would I be? Posts: 3,096	Scolari vindicated: Scolari has pulled it off again, it required a fair bit of luck but Chelsea ahve grabbed the victory as dramatically as last time they won. The game was by no means cagey. In just the 4th minute, Ballack had a shot from 40 yards forcing VDS into a great save. But it was United who controlled the opening half. In the 12th minute, Ryan Giggs' effort was saved 1v1 by Cech. But a poor throw from Cech. Allowed United to reform an attack and in the 14th Paul Scholes had a chance of his own, and made no mistake. 1-0 to United. United then controlled the game for the rest of the half and nearly doubled their lead in the 35th minute when Rooney got through only to be denied by a determined Petr Cech. On the stroke of half time, Chelsea created their first real chance, a great run by Podolski was not matched by the pass to Drogba, throwing Ivory Coast international off balance his shot easily saved by VDS. Who booted it upfield to go into half time with United leading at Stamford Bridge by one goal to nil. In the 55th minute, Drogba found Podolski in space on the counter attack, allowing the promising German talent to run 30 yards and slot the ball past a helpless Edwinn Van Der Sar. In the 62nd minute, Scolari made two changes, Riquelme replaced Deco, and Michael Ballack made way for Frank Lampard. On 75 minutes, Michael Essien made a great run and was fouled by Wes Brown who was the last defender. The Chelsea players were furious with the decision to only book him. But it didn't matter for Chelsea too much because from that very free-kick, up stepped Riquelme. Who produced a stunning, curling shot into the top corner to give Chelsea the lead with just fifteen minutes to play. In the third minute of stoppage time Rooney broke for United one last time, and just as he looked to have scored, Cech made yet another unbelievable save. Catching the ball and ripping it down field with the kick where the referee blew for full time. Giving Chelsea a famous 2-1 victory. Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United __________________ It is scary, isn't it? There is a league that will promote Derby County Last edited by Adam11111; 01-07-2008 at 05:09 PM..