The first-half is now under way.Stefan Kiessling for Leverkusen gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.Chelsea's Fernando Torres gets his shot away but it misses the target.In London Gonzalo Castro for Leverkusen takes a corner from the left-hand flag.Chelsea drive forward but Raul Meireles is judged offside.Fernando Torres is booked for the home team.Fernando Torres in Chelsea smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
Stephane Lannoy has awarded Leverkusen a corner. Michal Kadlec takes the kick from the right .Leverkusen push forward at Stamford Bridge and Michael Ballack gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Chelsea defence.Florent Malouda (Chelsea) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.In London, Fernando Torres in Chelsea is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Stephane Lannoy. Mata steps up to take it.Important block from the Chelsea defence as Andre Schurrle fires in a strike for Leverkusen.Chelsea push forward through Daniel Sturridge, whose finish on goal is saved.Chelsea's Fernando Torres breaks free at Stamford Bridge. But the strike goes wide of the post.At Stamford Bridge Mata (Chelsea) takes a corner from the left.
Chelsea's Raul Meireles gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Leverkusen defender.Jose Bosingwa (Chelsea) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.Gonzalo Castro (Leverkusen) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.John Obi Mikel's header is off-target for Chelsea.Chelsea are coming forward and Daniel Sturridge gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.Chelsea push upfield and Branislav Ivanovic gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Leverkusen defence.The first-half has ended.
The whistle has gone to start the second-half.The match at Stamford Bridge has been interrupted briefly for a check on David Luiz, who is down injured.In London Leverkusen attack through Michael Ballack. The finish is off target, however.Minute 57' Fernando Torres (Chelsea) goes close with a header but the ball is scrambled away by Leverkusen defenders.Leverkusen drive forward and Michael Ballack gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
In minute 59' David Luiz (Chelsea) gets a yellow card.Andre Schurrle gets his shot on target but fails to score for Leverkusen.Minute 63' Frank Lampard is replacing Raul Meireles for the home team.Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge is on target but unsuccessful.Stephane Lannoy has awarded Chelsea a corner. Mata takes the kick from the right .Minute 64 Andre Villas-Boas (Chelsea) is making a first substitution, with Nicolas Anelka replacing Daniel Sturridge.
In minute 66' Renato Augusto is on as sub for Michael Ballack for Leverkusen.Minute 67' Goal! David Luiz gives Chelsea a 1 - 0 lead.Great play from Fernando Torres to set up the goal.Leverkusen's Stefan Kiessling attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.Chelsea push forward through Mata, whose finish on goal is saved.Mata for Chelsea drives towards goal at Stamford Bridge. But the finish is unsuccessful.
In minute 72' Lars Bender (Leverkusen) has received a first yellow card.The away team have replaced Sidney Sam with Eren Derdiyok. This is the second substitution made today by Robin Dutt.Minute 74' Leverkusen's Eren Derdiyok has been booked in London.The home team replace David Luiz with Alex.Minute 80' Leverkusen make their third substitution with Hanno Balitsch replacing Lars Bender.
In London Chelsea drive forward through Nicolas Anelka. His shot is on target but it's saved.At Stamford Bridge the fourth official shows that 2 minutes will be added to the second half.In minute 90' Goal! Mata extends Chelsea's lead to 2 - 0.Fernando Torres instrumental with a fine assist.The match has come to a close in London. The final score is 2 - 0.
No comments:
Post a Comment