The two giants of the EPL, Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC faced each other in Stamford Bridge London, England.
The first half started with the supporters of Liverpool booing Fernando Torres everytime he played. In the beginning of the first half, John Mikel Obi (Chelsea Midfielder) was booked for a nasty tackle against Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard.
Chelsea was in posession for most of the game with Liverpool being too close for comfort. The last few minutes of the first half left too much to be desried.
The teams were not playing a decent game with poor passing, poor control, and lack of coordination among both teams.
There was also some arguments between team members in both teams.
Dider Drogba attempted a free kick but failed with Lampard responding with a cross that was comic. A Clash of the Titans was expected but the result was a Disaster.
The first half ended with Petr Cech and Branislav Ivanovic shouting at each other. The match remains scoreless.
During halftime, we can reflect that both teams started well but the match left much to be desired. What happened to Chelsea in this match?
What was the reason to sign Fernando Torres and David Luiz? Why did Chelsea spend so much money in the January Transfer Window?
Is this the result that we need and want as Blues supporters? I can only imagine what Roman Abramovich and Carlo Ancelotti were thinking?
Liverpool also played poorly and it appears that they have not recovered from Fernando Torres signing with the Blues.
I give both teams a failing grade in passing, control, consistency, and discipline.
The second half started as a disaster with a terrible pass from Liverpool Midfielders Leiva Lucas and Steven Gerard.
I am beginning to wonder if some of the players were worth the money Liverpool and Chelsea invested in. The possibility could be that both teams are playing under pressure or that they just want to finish the game.
The agony was to continue like a slow motion film of two trains colliding.
Gerrard did another terrible pass while Glen Johnson's attempted shot went off target.
Unfortunatly, Cole attempted a shot at the goal post and it went off target as well.
Torres was trying to make his presence felt but was tackled by his ex teammates from Liverpool. I am beginning to think that Chelsea might have made a mistake by signing him.
In an attempt to salvage its match, Torres is substituted by Salomon Kalou. It is hoped that Kalou would be a better striker than Torres. Regardless, the match and game has become a farce as well as an act of public humiliation.
Essien went off target and Liverpool gets back on track with the first goal of the game by Raul Meireles.
Gerrard tried to float the ball towards Cech who was indecisive. Raul Meireles took advantage of Cech and was able to kick the ball into the goal post.
Chelsea attempted two substitutions such as Malouda for Mikel and Luiz for Boswinga but it was too late. Lampard attempted an equalizer but was blocked by Reina.
Liverpool is not out of the woods as Lucas received a booking for his actions against Kalou. Aurelio replaces Maxi in an attempt to maintain some momentum.
Christian Poulsen replaced Meireles for the same reason.
Chelsea (my poor Chelsea FC) is going to find a way to have a smooth landing in the current EPL season.
The game was extended for three minutes which was like an eternity.
Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool
Stamford Bridge
London England
While Raul Meireles scored, I cannot name a most valued player since the match was an act of public humilation for both teams from start to finish.
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