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[Ushojax]

Torres just retire already. Soldado holds the ball up better than that.

 

[bone_and_sinew]

What'd y'all expect in a match between two defensive counter-attacking teams?

 

[Carbonox]

torres lol

 

[FootballFan]

Diego's fourth shot from outside the box.

Someone tell him his goal vs Barca was once in a lifetime mate.

 

[GQman2121]

Our only hope for a goal seems to be a long ball over the top to Torres in space behind the defenders. Or a corner.

 

[Into]

Its a boring match, but its not one of those intense boring matches that semi finals can be. I am watching this and often forgetting this is the SEMI FINAL of the premiere club competition

Feels more like a group stage CL game where both teams have qualified already

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Mourinho needs to leave football before he destroy it.

If Madrid can't win the CL I wish Mou and chelsea does, because I like Mou and the salty tears will be so tasty.

 

[Elchele]

Diego's fourth shot from outside the box.

Someone tell him his goal vs Barca was once in a lifetime mate.

what do you expect him to do when Chelsea defends with 8 players permanently?

 

[Arnie]

Just got in, rushed home for this. Fought train delays for this.

For this.

Doesn't sound great. From the three minutes I've watched that's justified. Any big talking points that I've missed? Is Schwarzer in goal? If so what're the chances of Cech making Sunday?

 

[Hixx]

Well that freekick just about summed it up.

Just got in, rushed home for this. Fought train delays for this.

For this.

Doesn't sound great. From the three minutes I've watched that's justified. Any big talking points that I've missed? Is Schwarzer in goal? If so what're the chances of Cech making Sunday?

Be amazed if he recovered for the weekend.

 

[dark_prinny]

If Madrid can't win the CL I wish Mou and chelsea does, because I like Mou and the salty tears will be so tasty.

You don´t like football?

 

[Splatt]

hahahaha david luiz what the fuck was that

 

[kmax]

Simeone needs to blow those chelsea tires in half time.

I expect atletico to go all out in second half.

 

[Fergie]

Think Ba would be better on this hoof it to Torres/ST plan.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

You don´t like football?

There's a lot of ways to play football, not only one.

 

[Ushojax]

Just got in, rushed home for this. Fought train delays for this.

For this.

Doesn't sound great. From the three minutes I've watched that's justified. Any big talking points that I've missed? Is Schwarzer in goal? If so what're the chances of Cech making Sunday?

Cech started but Luiz pushed someone into him and he had to go off.

 

[Elchele]

Just got in, rushed home for this. Fought train delays for this.

For this.

Doesn't sound great. From the three minutes I've watched that's justified. Any big talking points that I've missed? Is Schwarzer in goal? If so what're the chances of Cech making Sunday?

tell us again about how great english football is, arnie

 

[LegoArmo]

Just got in, rushed home for this. Fought train delays for this.

For this.

Doesn't sound great. From the three minutes I've watched that's justified. Any big talking points that I've missed? Is Schwarzer in goal? If so what're the chances of Cech making Sunday?

I'd say zero, looked bad. Dislocation or break?

 

[faridmon]

Madrid won't win this tie. Cheslea are gonna defend this like their life is dependant on, and nick a goal on the return leg.

Chelse ain't Barca.

 

[Mr Cola]

This reminds me of the United Fulham game, park the bus, 100 crosses, 0 chances

 

[Zabojnik]

Perfect first half by Chelsea.

 

[dark_prinny]

There's a lot of ways to play football, not only one.

That much is true. But as an spectator his football is truly tedious and kills spectacle.

 

[FootballFan]

Terrible half.

 

[Fergie]

http://youtu.be/cuaGQ7qlQPk

 

[José Mourinho]

Mourinho needs to leave football before he destroy it.

Chat shite, mate.

 

[cremino]

You don´t like football?

Chelsea should play a lot better than this but to be fair they're missing many key players

 

[Meier]

That's about as bad a half as I've seen all year. Maybe ever.

 

[Oersted]

Perfect first half by Chelsea.

Terrible half.

Yep

 

[Portugeezer]

Boring ass match so far

 

[Blablurn]

imagine its CL semi final and you are bored to death

 

[The Atticus]

Maybe I've watched too many United games, but that half was mildly entertaining to me.

 

[phaze]

Boring game not surprisingly. Hope Atleti will crack them in the second half.

 

[GQman2121]

Think Ba would be better on this hoof it to Torres/ST plan.

No. Keep Torres on. Ba for Ramires is what I would like to see, but since we've clearly come for a draw, Ramires will stay on because of his work rate. Oscar should come on at some point though.

 

[Elchele]

Maybe I've watched too many United games, but that half was mildly entertaining to me.

:lol

 

[bjaelke]

Woy would be proud. Heroic performance.

 

[kmax]

I know that Chelsea wants a good result, but come on. An away goal would be golden for you. 1-1 is better than 0-0.

 

[Joseca]

David Moyes is a football genius.

You know when artists die and suddenly people want their shit?

This is what is happening.

At this point of the match I can't say who is doing his best to get it.

 

[Splatt]

 

[subtles]

I'm just glad this isn't the final.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

http://youtu.be/cuaGQ7qlQPk

bobbins lol


Boss word

 

[FuturusX]

This is Mou's way. You should know this by now. Chelsea will never play attractive football....Mou doesn't know how.

 

[Salvadora]

http://youtu.be/cuaGQ7qlQPk

These people are generally only entertaining when they're worked up.

Giggseh receiving a beating would do it.

 

[L1NETT]

Boring game blah blah

Exactly what Jose wants

He ain't pretty, but the gnarly little bastard can be damned effective.

 

[FootballFan]

Simeone needs to blow those chelsea tires in half time.

I expect atletico to go all out in second half.

this bus has no tires. it's here to stay

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

That much is true. But as an spectator his football is truly tedious and kills spectacle.

He can be very offensive, but he chooses to play in the way favors more the talents, situation of his teams and his rivals.

Considering injuries, chelsea players and Atletico strenghts, this is probably the best strategy.

 

[Arnie]

Sounds ominous for his chances on Sunday. Which I won't deny pleases me. The idea of Sturridge in behind against Schwarzer is lovely.

Saying that, by the looks of it you can't get in behind Chelsea.

Not moaning, though. Fair tactic and still requires a ton of concentration and grit to play effectively. Atletico are a mad side, not surprised he isn't opening up against it. Especially without Hazard and a mentally fit striker.

 

[Sato Koiji]

Is that really the way to play Atletico? Show some balls Jose...

 

[Broder Salsa]

Perfect first half by Chelsea.

Yep. One more half like this please, maybe with Schurlle or Oscar instead of Ramires, so the few counters aren't ruined.

 

[Sviatoslav]

How many rounds in a row now will it be that EL>CL?

 

[Razor554]

imagine its CL semi final and you are bored to death

Tomorrow around this time Müller has already killed Real Madrid and today's match has been long forgotten.