Chelsea 2-1 Valencia (Agg 3-2)

Excellent work from Chelsea.  Just before the match I’d written that we would win 1-0 or 2-0 unless Valencia scored early.  Well, Valencia scored early, and we still won 2-1.  Fantastic work from Essien, the second goalscorer.  It’s great to have him back in the squad.
In another interesting move, Jose put on both Makelele and [...]

Chelsea v. Valencia (Second Leg)

I commented earlier in this blog that if Chelsea had John Terry for the first leg against Valencia, the scoreline would be 2-1 in Chelsea’s favor or a 1-1 draw, and I was right.
Today, the stakes are higher and goal is clear.  With ManYoo’s recent stumble, Chelsea are a powerfully hungry team with a firm [...]