A late equalizer from Pablo Hernandez ensured that Swansea were able to snatch a point in what turned out to be a low-scoring match. The draw now means that Chelsea are no longer top of the table after United's win over Arsenal.
First half
Chances were few and far between in the first half. Swansea's Spanish duo of Angel Rangel and Pablo Hernandez combined well to make some space but the cross from Rangel's cross was poor. Chelsea won a free-kick from a dangerous position but Oscar couldn't make the most of it. Chelsea's first chance came 11 minutes into the game when Ivanovic could have scored after a flick from Torres but Britton cleared off the line. Hazard had a shot from outside the area but it went over. However, Swansea were the better team in the first half, despite the lack of chances created by both sides.
Second half
Chelsea looked lively in the beginning of the second half and a run from Hazard resulted in a low shot that Tremmel, Swansea's second choice keeper saved easily. A cross from Torres was met by Moses, but the Nigerian couldn't convert. Swansea were also looking for a goal, and only some good defending coupled with a save from Cech kept the scores level. A free-kick from Hazard earned Chelsea a corner. From the resulting corner, Cahill nodded the ball forward towards Moses who headed it home to give Chelsea the lead. It was the Nigerian's first Premier League goal for the club. Swansea were quick to respond, but Cech saved twice in quick succession of De Guzman and Dyer. Ivanovic blocked a shot from Hernandez, but the goal came in the 87th minute. Hernandez shot low in the corner after a passing move between him and substitute Shechter. Swansea pushed for a winner, but the score remained 1-1.
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Last year our season was saved by Di Mateo. This year, it would be saved by Falcao. We are slowly loosing grip on the premier league and champions league. To make matters worst, we are shooting blank. Our striker says the midfielders cannot do their job so he has decided to do it for them. Now we have absolutely nobody ready to strike the ball. This would get worse when we face a very strong opposition where we have to be extremely disciplined so that defenders and midfielders can't come up to help him.
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ReplyDeleteThe game was so bored to watch yesterday. No urgency indeed.
ReplyDeleteTactically, Chelsea lost d game due to a technical error from the coach and am sure would have realised it. He subtituted the midfielders for one attacker and one defender when he was supposed to choke the midfield and it cost him the match.
ReplyDeleteIt seems the team is lacking descipline. The senior players are too big to be controlled by the coach and this could cost him the job. Thank God, Guardiola has already declared that Chelsea is his choice and l believe Abrahovich will gladly welcome this.
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