100 x 69 metres) stamford bridge field dimensions
105 x 68 metres camp nou field dimensions.
i was told that barca had one of the widest fields in europe. i didnt expect stamford bridge to be one pitch that was wider. yummy. That extra metre will come in handy lol
Attack, attack, attack! We will outplay Chelsea bullies, insists Iniesta
by NEIL ASHTON
Last updated at 9:18 PM on 04th May 2009
Barcelona arrive in London this afternoon, back on the attack and again calling on the football world to unite against Chelsea’s suffocating system.
The purists in Pep Guardiola’s side, which includes just about everyone who lined up in the first leg against Chelsea in the Nou Camp last Tuesday, believe their devotion to the beautiful game will be their pass to the Champions League final in Rome.
Andres Iniesta, one half of Spain’s dynamic central midfield partnership with club-mate Xavi Hernandez, promises that they will attack all night in the return leg, just as they did in the goalless draw last week and as they did to devastating effect in
the 6-2 mauling of Real Madrid in the Bernabeu on Saturday(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/04/article-0-04C94726000005DC-24_468x468.jpg)
Barcelona’s Iniesta (right) does not appear to hold back as he gets stuck into Real’s Sergio Ramos at the weekend
According to Iniesta, Chelsea will be beaten by the beautiful game at Stamford Bridge, taken apart by the fearsome front line of Samuel Eto’o, Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry, should the former Arsenal striker come through a fitness test.
‘We will be thinking, “Attack, attack, attack”. That is the Barcelona way,’ claimed Iniesta.
‘Chelsea play football the way they want to, and they have had success that way. But we will not play their game.
'It is hard to play beautiful football when the other team are not playing beautiful football themselves. We think beautiful football is the only way the game should be played. They play it very tough and have some tough players. I think the referee will need to have a good game so that we can play our flowing football.
'We can’t allow the way they approach a match to affect our approach. We will not compromise our system for any team in the world, and Chelsea are no different.’
It was hard-hitting stuff from a player who was shocked by Chelsea’s negative tactics last Tuesday, the Londoners sitting back at the Nou Camp and inviting Barcelona to attack them in a stifling 0-0 draw.(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/04/article-0-04B785F1000005DC-514_233x286.jpg)
Bosingwa: Kept Messi quiet in first leg
Guardiola’s team are the guardians of free-flowing football, an advanced version of Arsenal’s young team, capable of slicing teams apart with their exquisite touches on the edge of the area. They believe they can overcome Chelsea’s bully-boy tactics, finding a way past the muscular presence of Frank Lampard, Michael Essien and Michael Ballack in the centre of their midfield and then leaving it to their attacking trio to conjure their way past the Stamford Bridge defence.
Iniesta added: ‘I made it quite clear I was unhappy with the first leg. Chelsea had their game-plan and realised that the way to stop us was to hit us hard. If that’s what they want to do then that’s fine.
‘We will not stop playing the way we do because, quite simply, beautiful football is the only game we know. We pass quickly, play with style and a flow. That’s how it will need to be if we are to beat Chelsea.’
To do it they will inevitably turn to Messi, the world player of the year in waiting. He was subdued by Jose Bosingwa’s solid performance at left back last week, but he came alive again in the Bernabeu on Saturday evening, scoring twice against Real.
He showed flashes of his creative genius against Chelsea, but Iniesta believes one moment of Messi magic can turn the tie in Barcelona’s favour tomorrow evening.
Iniesta said: ‘At the moment, all eyes are on Leo, and if he doesn’t have the best game of his life then people say so — and that is crazy when you consider what he has done this season.
‘He is the best player in the world and the pressure that comes with that will not get to him. He loves occasions like this because he can really lift his game.
‘With a player like Leo he doesn’t even need to have a good game to punish you. He can have one moment of genius and that’s a team finished before they even have time to understand what has happened.
‘Chelsea will try to keep him out of the way again, but that is not an easy thing to do, as many teams have found out this season.’
My stars are playing for their futures, insists Chelsea boss Hiddink
by NEIL ASHTON
Last updated at 9:53 PM on 04th May 2009
Guus Hiddink last night warned Chelsea’s ageing team that they will be playing for their futures at the club in tomorrow’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Barcelona.
Despite 31-year-old Didier Drogba’s return to form, there are no guarantees that the striker will remain at Stamford Bridge next season and he heads a list of players with question marks over their role at the club.
Michael Ballack, 32, is to discuss taking an option on a one-year contract extension this summer, but his future as a £130,000-a-week midfielder remains in doubt following three inconsistent seasons at the club.(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/04/article-1177246-04B744EA000005DC-918_468x418.jpg)
I'm the boss: Guus Hiddink has issued a stark warning to his Chelsea players
Florent Malouda, 28, has also found some form in midfield just as the club consider their options for next season; 25-year-old defender Branislav Ivanovic, who has emerged in recent weeks, will also meet chief executive Peter Kenyon to discuss his future, and Ricardo Carvalho’s career at the club is also in jeopardy, the central defender celebrating his 31st birthday in 13 days’ time.
Interim manager Hiddink revealed: ‘There are many clubs where players start playing well in April and May because they know that maybe they want to stay.
‘You can see that in the whole history of the game, when players start playing well at this time of the season.
‘Generally speaking, even if a player’s contract is expiring, he has a responsibility to deliver.’(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/04/article-1177246-04C897EB000005DC-551_224x369.jpg) (http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/04/article-1177246-04C8E24F000005DC-988_224x369.jpg)
No guarantees: Striker Didier Drogba and midfielder Michael Ballack head a list of players at Stamford Bridge with question marks over their roles at the club
Hiddink is so highly regarded by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich that the Dutchman will have a fairly significant say in the futures of a number of players at the club even though he is set to leave.
Hiddink has observed them at close quarters since his arrival in London and will make his personal recommendations at
the end of the season.
He added: ‘I can have an influence on what happens to these players and I can always make suggestions to the people at the club who ultimately decide.
‘When players are committed, you don’t worry whether they are 31 or 32. In the longer-term strategy for the club, you must have plans for the future even when a player is doing well at 31.
‘You must have plans on what can be done, whether to replace a player in a year or more.
‘If people ask me I will give my opinion, whether that is the staff, the medical people, the physios, the guys who practise with the team or the conditioning coaches
this is de end of de road fuh barca.i'm smellin ah repeat of last year's final.
sammy on no occasion is barca ever the easier side to play. especially in a one off game.
and to whoever wrote d article. bosingwa didnt hold down messi. no one man can do that it takes atleast 3 players
sammy on no occasion is barca ever the easier side to play. especially in a one off game.
and to whoever wrote d article. bosingwa didnt hold down messi. no one man can do that it takes atleast 3 players
sammy on no occasion is barca ever the easier side to play. especially in a one off game.
and to whoever wrote d article. bosingwa didnt hold down messi. no one man can do that it takes atleast 3 players
Haul yuh cont wid da ass talk eh boy!! Dem fackers couldn't get past the body checks :devil:
sammy on no occasion is barca ever the easier side to play. especially in a one off game.
and to whoever wrote d article. bosingwa didnt hold down messi. no one man can do that it takes atleast 3 players
Haul yuh cont wid da ass talk eh boy!! Dem fackers couldn't get past the body checks :devil:
make sure and tell u boy ballack to rock iniesta a elbow to mouth for making excuse and talking shit bout chelsea is a bully side.
Go chelsea.
sammy on no occasion is barca ever the easier side to play. especially in a one off game.
and to whoever wrote d article. bosingwa didnt hold down messi. no one man can do that it takes atleast 3 players
Haul yuh cont wid da ass talk eh boy!! Dem fackers couldn't get past the body checks :devil:
sammy on no occasion is barca ever the easier side to play. especially in a one off game.
and to whoever wrote d article. bosingwa didnt hold down messi. no one man can do that it takes atleast 3 players
Haul yuh cont wid da ass talk eh boy!! Dem fackers couldn't get past the body checks :devil:
Optimus. Remember to show up on de board round dis time tomorrow eh. Doh play yuh "fuhget" yuh know... ;D
sammy on no occasion is barca ever the easier side to play. especially in a one off game.
and to whoever wrote d article. bosingwa didnt hold down messi. no one man can do that it takes atleast 3 players
Haul yuh cont wid da ass talk eh boy!! Dem fackers couldn't get past the body checks :devil:
Optimus. Remember to show up on de board round dis time tomorrow eh. Doh play yuh "fuhget" yuh know... ;D
Do frighten Palos I eh scared to taste exotic meat, so if Barca somehow find dey stones and win I go be right here fuh ah serving. :D
deep down i want to see Chelsea loss eh :angel: i just feeling to see it :devil:
Henry looking doubtful for the game.
So I guessing this formation.
Iniesta -- Eto'o -- Messi
Keita -- Toure -- Xavi
Abidal -- Pique -- Cáceres -- Alves
Valdes
deep down i want to see Chelsea loss eh :angel: i just feeling to see it :devil:
Well yuh inner depths will be disatisfied when we gih Barca 2 in dey cont to sen dem home!!
deep down i want to see Chelsea loss eh :angel: i just feeling to see it :devil:
Well yuh inner depths will be disatisfied when we gih Barca 2 in dey cont to sen dem home!!
:rotfl: Oh LAWD allyh stink eh?!.......but yuh sure two in de c**t eh go satisfy man inner depths? (especially DieHard!) :devil:
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Training top real bad.
i go hear alyuh later . :D enjoy yuh self mango :devil:
Leh dem hens from Barca caress balls all deh like. Bad man does kick ball we doh caress it!! :rotfl:if u refering to chealski as bad man then dey dont kick ball they does watch it cause dat is all dey was doin last week. go barca teach dem ball watchers how to play this game
Leh dem hens from Barca caress balls all deh like. Bad man does kick ball we doh caress it!! :rotfl:if u refering to chealski as bad man then dey dont kick ball they does watch it cause dat is all dey was doin last week. go barca teach dem ball watchers how to play this game
Leh dem hens from Barca caress balls all deh like. Bad man does kick ball we doh caress it!! :rotfl:if u refering to chealski as bad man then dey dont kick ball they does watch it cause dat is all dey was doin last week. go barca teach dem ball watchers how to play this game
funny how de scorline eh suggest Baca did one ass but hey maybe my eye cokey nah! Bout teach, we go teach dem how to hush dey cyat an doh thro no words fuh big man. Ballack will level dem hen an dem!!
Leh dem hens from Barca caress balls all deh like. Bad man does kick ball we doh caress it!! :rotfl:if u refering to chealski as bad man then dey dont kick ball they does watch it cause dat is all dey was doin last week. go barca teach dem ball watchers how to play this game
funny how de scorline eh suggest Baca did one ass but hey maybe my eye cokey nah! Bout teach, we go teach dem how to hush dey cyat an doh thro no words fuh big man. Ballack will level dem hen an dem!!
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lol Yeah, that was funny. I think you were the only person I met from the site.Leh dem hens from Barca caress balls all deh like. Bad man does kick ball we doh caress it!! :rotfl:if u refering to chealski as bad man then dey dont kick ball they does watch it cause dat is all dey was doin last week. go barca teach dem ball watchers how to play this game
funny how de scorline eh suggest Baca did one ass but hey maybe my eye cokey nah! Bout teach, we go teach dem how to hush dey cyat an doh thro no words fuh big man. Ballack will level dem hen an dem!!
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Gun from here ManU undercover lover. Yuh have no say in dis :devil:
On ah side note we eh reason since ah bounce yuh up in de airport.
lol Yeah, that was funny. I think you were the only person I met from the site.
lol Yeah, that was funny. I think you were the only person I met from the site.
that surprising considering how many were in and about Hashville. Yuh shoulda come de bashment and lime. Den again wit your temperment yuh mighta try to buss one ah dem players head :rotfl:
lol Yeah, that was funny. I think you were the only person I met from the site.
that surprising considering how many were in and about Hashville. Yuh shoulda come de bashment and lime. Den again wit your temperment yuh mighta try to buss one ah dem players head :rotfl:
My temperament? Yuh mean my sweet demeanour. :devil:
GOAL
Chelsea 1
:rotfl: beautiful football?
Lampard is ah hen ah wha?
Dani Alves gehing me vex oui.
Dani Alves gehing me vex oui.
He being a ass. The yellow mighta be a lil harsh, but the ref probably give it under the "persistent foul play" rule. Meanwhile Tommy Smyth talkin' a setta shyte.....as usual!
Dani Alves gehing me vex oui.
He being a ass. The yellow mighta be a lil harsh, but the ref probably give it under the "persistent foul play" rule. Meanwhile Tommy Smyth talkin' a setta shyte.....as usual!
The man was fouling persistently and talking shit. Good card in my opinion and I supporting Barca.
That is one of the fastest halves of football I ever watch!quick cutarse!! remember ah predict 2 eh an if it come early dey might get 3 fuh good measure. Lixx in deh cont!
If Barca doh find a way to win dis game dey's rel shit!
So far the Gods have had it in the EPL's favor :devil:
Platini vex :rotfl:
So far the Gods have had it in the EPL's favor :devil:
Platini vex :rotfl:
not he alone...if is a nex all epl final i eh watchin it. it'df be the most boring final ever just like last year
hmmmmAh glad de ref eh award dem pks doh cause yuh woulda hear ah grongswell of outcry dat Chelse manhandlin dem but gettin sorf penalty calls. Cole need to avoid de grong when covering Messi but ah like how we defendin overall. Allyuh notice when DD on de ball 2 an 3 man swarmin him instant? Even Messi and Eto'o eh gettin da kinda respekk from we lol. Dem hens gettin bake in de bridge tonight! :devil:
i just watching on looking for all them so called chelsea "fans" who didnt have no faith in dey side. Utd men have more faith in EPL/ chelsea than some a allyuh.
A man ball he neutral? whats that shit? steups - A Utd supporter would pick utd over any team they meet.
Big up prime...u backing u side strong.
anyhow, barca talking bout chelsea physical? look kieta swinging wild elbow and buss lampard mouth.
Chelsea had all the chances........about 4 ? and two missed penalty calls.
That is one of the fastest halves of football I ever watch!quick cutarse!! remember ah predict 2 eh an if it come early dey might get 3 fuh good measure. Lixx in deh cont!
hmmmm
i just watching on looking for all them so called chelsea "fans" who didnt have no faith in dey side. Utd men have more faith in EPL/ chelsea than some a allyuh.
A man ball he neutral? whats that shit? steups - A Utd supporter would pick utd over any team they meet.
Big up prime...u backing u side strong.
anyhow, barca talking bout chelsea physical? look kieta swinging wild elbow and buss lampard mouth.
Chelsea had all the chances........about 4 ? and two missed penalty calls.
That is one of the fastest halves of football I ever watch!quick cutarse!! remember ah predict 2 eh an if it come early dey might get 3 fuh good measure. Lixx in deh cont!
:rotfl: :rotfl:hmmmm
i just watching on looking for all them so called chelsea "fans" who didnt have no faith in dey side. Utd men have more faith in EPL/ chelsea than some a allyuh.
A man ball he neutral? whats that shit? steups - A Utd supporter would pick utd over any team they meet.
Big up prime...u backing u side strong.
anyhow, barca talking bout chelsea physical? look kieta swinging wild elbow and buss lampard mouth.
Chelsea had all the chances........about 4 ? and two missed penalty calls.
The only two club teams I have gone out my way to see play in Europe is Barca and Chelsea and that was long before this rivalry gained the momentum it has. You can rest assured I backing either side STRONG against allyuh band of thugs and bitchboys, I just want the better team to represent. Yuh eh hadda tell me how allyuh does support yuh side. The way allyuh manure fans does get on yuh would back them against T&T and all! Steups!
So far the Gods have had it in the EPL's favor :devil:
Platini vex :rotfl:
not he alone...if is a nex all epl final i eh watchin it. it'df be the most boring final ever just like last year
the last final juve play in wasn't boring? what was the final score?
That is one of the fastest halves of football I ever watch!quick cutarse!! remember ah predict 2 eh an if it come early dey might get 3 fuh good measure. Lixx in deh cont!
:rotfl: :rotfl:hmmmm
i just watching on looking for all them so called chelsea "fans" who didnt have no faith in dey side. Utd men have more faith in EPL/ chelsea than some a allyuh.
A man ball he neutral? whats that shit? steups - A Utd supporter would pick utd over any team they meet.
Big up prime...u backing u side strong.
anyhow, barca talking bout chelsea physical? look kieta swinging wild elbow and buss lampard mouth.
Chelsea had all the chances........about 4 ? and two missed penalty calls.
The only two club teams I have gone out my way to see play in Europe is Barca and Chelsea and that was long before this rivalry gained the momentum it has. You can rest assured I backing either side STRONG against allyuh band of thugs and bitchboys, I just want the better team to represent. Yuh eh hadda tell me how allyuh does support yuh side. The way allyuh manure fans does get on yuh would back them against T&T and all! Steups!
nothing u could say go change that u coward to pick a side. - mr neutral ;D
:rotfl: Doh worry, keep chookin'......ah go have a side clear picked fuh de 27th after the next 40 mins.
Messi taking a merciless beating on some commentaries... he really dat out de game?
55 mins: Alves dashes down the right and crosses teasingly into the centre, but Bosingwa is alert and wellies the ball up the park. "Did Guus lock his players in a room with their eyes taped open a la
Clockwork Orange and show the Manchester United-Barcelona tie from
last year on repeat?" wonders Jonathan Francis. "I'm experiencing a strange feeling of deja vu ... and what's happened to Leo Messi? Did he miss the flight to London?"
38 mins: Messi dodges past Cole with ease that should mortify the Englander, but then wafts in an even more embarrassing attempted cross. Cech is courteous enough not to laugh as he collects it.
36 mins: Messi, who has re-appeared after a 20-minute shopping excursion down the King's Road, I assume, tries to pick out Eto'o with a cross from the right but Cole gets a touch to it and that's enough to divert it into Cech's arms.
:rotfl: Doh worry, keep chookin'......ah go have a side clear picked fuh de 27th after the next 40 mins.
how u moving, u might be backing Utd next ::)
Messi taking a merciless beating on some commentaries... he really dat out de game?
55 mins: Alves dashes down the right and crosses teasingly into the centre, but Bosingwa is alert and wellies the ball up the park. "Did Guus lock his players in a room with their eyes taped open a la
Clockwork Orange and show the Manchester United-Barcelona tie from
last year on repeat?" wonders Jonathan Francis. "I'm experiencing a strange feeling of deja vu ... and what's happened to Leo Messi? Did he miss the flight to London?"
38 mins: Messi dodges past Cole with ease that should mortify the Englander, but then wafts in an even more embarrassing attempted cross. Cech is courteous enough not to laugh as he collects it.
36 mins: Messi, who has re-appeared after a 20-minute shopping excursion down the King's Road, I assume, tries to pick out Eto'o with a cross from the right but Cole gets a touch to it and that's enough to divert it into Cech's arms.
its last season all over again except without the red card.
and here comes the anti-footballl
its last season all over again except without the red card.
Aye, Aye....u alive Reaper??
Drogba real flop around for dat dive....Alyu does talk bout CR but Drogba act like ah fish outta water dey
alves needs a toilet for the shit running down his leg
This:
70 mins: Another wonky cross from Alves. "For the love of Geezer Butler, will someone please tell Barcelona that it sometimes helps if you take a shot!" strums Nick Wiliamson. "No chance to over-elaborate is passed up, when all they need to win it is a Lampard-style deflection to go through. If they fail they will have no one to blame but themselves, and their whinging will be all the more pathetic as a result." Well, in fairness, they'd be entitled to whinge about Abidal's expulsion.
Followed by this:
71 mins: A trademark deflected shot from Lampard wrongfoots Valdes, who does well to adjust his position and clasp the ball.
:rotfl:
Damn Barca shitty boi!! :rotfl:
BIG SIDE IS FORKING BIG SIDE
SEMPRE BARCA
Theirry Henry have to come back. them look rel shitty without him... Come on Barca, beat Man U
Thorough dismantling!!
More blade fuh bitch boy ini
BIG SIDE IS FORKING BIG SIDE
SEMPRE BARCA
Big side my ass!! Dem play good to you?! Steuppppppss!!
The referee did not have a good game...
The referee did not have a good game...
.....agreed
Damn Barca shitty boi!! :rotfl:
Yuh was sayin? ;D ;D
Buh deh play shit. The result is unfortunate for us but all the passing and aprt from possesion what positive stats they rule? I eh mad at dem, deh get deh one good shot and it score but outside ah dat they were very much overwhelmed by chelsea's attack. Yaya should be their man of the match because all those subtle grabs and shirt tugs to gently offset DD and Anelka's equilibrium is what saved them. That and the ref inability to see it.
BIG SIDE IS FORKING BIG SIDE
SEMPRE BARCA
Big side my ass!! Dem play good to you?! Steuppppppss!!
and wha chelsea play? ???
:rotfl:
85 mins: Barceloan change: Bojan on, Busquets off. "Surely Barcelona should consider introducing Lionel Messi at some stage," quips Michael Aston.
wayyy Barca score yes... ha hah a ha ha ha
Hmmmm, ah wonder if this hurt more than last year's loss? Damn Terry might flood out London tonight, anybody have Noah's number? Go Everton!
:rotfl:
85 mins: Barceloan change: Bojan on, Busquets off. "Surely Barcelona should consider introducing Lionel Messi at some stage," quips Michael Aston.
wayyy Barca score yes... ha hah a ha ha ha
Where yuh was reading yuh comentary FF?
Scarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
BIG SIDE IS FORKING BIG SIDE
SEMPRE BARCA
Big side my ass!! Dem play good to you?! Steuppppppss!!
and wha chelsea play? ???
Except for ONE moment of brilliance by Essien, Chelsea never came to PLAY.
They came to DEFEND.
They paid for it in the end.
Scarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
Scarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
Scarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
u fuh real hoss?? yuh not rational...ah hope yuh not kenyan
I hear the Arsenal Chelsea game on the weekend sponsored by Kleenex
Scarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
BIG SIDE IS FORKING BIG SIDE
SEMPRE BARCA
Big side my ass!! Dem play good to you?! Steuppppppss!!
Scarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
You eh fed up defecating over dis message board?
BIG SIDE IS FORKING BIG SIDE
SEMPRE BARCA
Big side my ass!! Dem play good to you?! Steuppppppss!!
They play football, true to form
Scarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
You eh fed up defecating over dis message board?
Boi fok you an de hoss yuh ride een on eh!! wey de fok all ah allyuh was when Barca couldn see dey way? All of ah sudden all alyuh setta bullaman Chelsea haters come outta de wodwork.
Tnx.:rotfl:
85 mins: Barceloan change: Bojan on, Busquets off. "Surely Barcelona should consider introducing Lionel Messi at some stage," quips Michael Aston.
wayyy Barca score yes... ha hah a ha ha ha
Where yuh was reading yuh comentary FF?
That commentary come from www.guardian.co.uk
I hear the Arsenal Chelsea game on the weekend sponsored by Kleenex
BArca had 1 shot on goal and luckily it scored
BArca had 1 shot on goal and luckily it scored
Wha part a dat Barca goal was luck Samo?
Come nah man.....ah know it painful....painful 2 years in a row....but no need to try and downplay a legitimate and well taken goal scored by Barca as some kinda lucky event bro. Yuh better dan dat. 8)
Scarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
You eh fed up defecating over dis message board?
Boi fok you an de hoss yuh ride een on eh!! wey de fok all ah allyuh was when Barca couldn see dey way? All of ah sudden all alyuh setta bullaman Chelsea haters come outta de wodwork.
My horse riding to rome...where yours going? Pack a ass played whole game...ref playing de ass. Allyuh better fight up with dat FA cup eh...look on de bright side..allyuh doh have no Champions League final to distract allyuh.
I hear the Arsenal Chelsea game on the weekend sponsored by Kleenex
:rotfl:
Scarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
u fuh real hoss?? yuh not rational...ah hope yuh not kenyan
Haul yuh schupid cont wid dat. Outside of possession what areas did Barca dominate? We had more shots, more corners, better potential opportunities. So explain to me based on your rationale and understanding of football where Barca was better.
Wha part a dat Barca goal was luck Samo?
Come nah man.....ah know it painful....painful 2 years in a row....but no need to try and downplay a legitimate and well taken goal scored by Barca as some kinda lucky event bro. Yuh better dan dat.
BIG SIDE IS FORKING BIG SIDE
SEMPRE BARCA
Big side my ass!! Dem play good to you?! Steuppppppss!!
They play football, true to form
Ah like how yuh avoid answerin da question fella, classic ::)
Yeah waggonis okScarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
u fuh real hoss?? yuh not rational...ah hope yuh not kenyan
Haul yuh schupid cont wid dat. Outside of possession what areas did Barca dominate? We had more shots, more corners, better potential opportunities. So explain to me based on your rationale and understanding of football where Barca was better.
more shots more corners..ah see yuh like maths..good luck in d CXC cuz yuh soundin like daz d level yuh on
BIG SIDE IS FORKING BIG SIDE
SEMPRE BARCA
Big side my ass!! Dem play good to you?! Steuppppppss!!
They play football, true to form
Ah like how yuh avoid answerin da question fella, classic ::)
Like the Blues give yuh de blues boy. Not taking anything away from Essien goal because the shot was magnificent but it was a lucky bounce. Barca's was invention and creativity with a perfect finish. Didier cry down that whole game just because Keita manners him. Barca needed a goal and dey was a man down so they must attack till the end.
I hope by this time tommorow allyuh Chelsea men could simmer down and come to terms with the fact that your team got knocked out. It's always hard when you get knocked out even if you haven't actually been defeated. As a Barca fan I know about that.
But seriously dred yuh cyar say Barca didn't deserve to go through. It was a damn good goal Iniesta score. Allyuh park men in front the goal and couldn't keep we out. That red card wasn't even a foul.
Imagine the only thing that will be taken out of this game is the ref.
On another note, Chelsea's behaviour especially Drogba was deplorable.
I expect him to get a fine for that. He like he loss he mind after the game.
Scarface you is just ah hater fella cause Chelsea was the dominant team on the night and yuh damn well know dat!
You eh fed up defecating over dis message board?
Boi fok you an de hoss yuh ride een on eh!! wey de fok all ah allyuh was when Barca couldn see dey way? All of ah sudden all alyuh setta bullaman Chelsea haters come outta de wodwork.
My horse riding to rome...where yours going? Pack a ass played whole game...ref playing de ass. Allyuh better fight up with dat FA cup eh...look on de bright side..allyuh doh have no Champions League final to distract allyuh.
You talkin ah setta shit now, wey yuh was when Barca was strugglin all game eh? Dam setta fokkin waggonist bulla man like allyuh. While I like Barcalona (apart from when they play Chelsea) dem eh show that they can beat Chelsea with no creativity. It take ah lucky opportunity for them to draw the game. Seems like allyuh eh realize they eh beat Chelsea. The rules and poor refereeing is what beat Chelsea. Barca one legitimate grip can be the red Abidal recieved. The Blues have many in this case. The result is what it is but doh come wit no setta jackass talk now when all ah allyuh did fraid to touch dis thread fuh almost the whole 90 minutes of regulation. Fok you an dat hoss, allyuh is ah setta lil macmeh man fuh dah display!!
It's true Barca didn't dominate today but still had over 60 % possession even with a man down. Over the two legs you've got to say Barca was the better team.I hope by this time tommorow allyuh Chelsea men could simmer down and come to terms with the fact that your team got knocked out. It's always hard when you get knocked out even if you haven't actually been defeated. As a Barca fan I know about that.
But seriously dred yuh cyar say Barca didn't deserve to go through. It was a damn good goal Iniesta score. Allyuh park men in front the goal and couldn't keep we out. That red card wasn't even a foul.
I cool all now oui. I jus eh interested in hearin no man talk like Barcalona dominated the game because they really didn't. They passed the ball around well and dominated possession, but outside of that they were very ineffective. man talkin bout park bus but the 451 has been Chelsea's favored formation most of this year. Guus has used the 442 at times but they way home some of these fools talkin you'd swear is some new formation he introduce specifically for Barcelona.
Imagine the only thing that will be taken out of this game is the ref.
Me eh think so nah. There were many good things about the game. Barcalona's passing was excellent. Chelsea's defense was excellent. Valdes and Chech were both very efficient in goal. Chelsea looked good in attack. Iniesta despite being dimunitive on the field was always involved til the end. All in all it wasn't a bad game as far as I'm concerned. The haters and fanboys will have a different take but apart from being a Blues fan I appreciate football on ah whole.
I'm not mad..
I can say my side was cheated...because we had at least 1 sure penalty...
I can say my side had the better chances..because drogba should have scored twice...
I can say that my side outhought barca...because barca did not look like the best team in the world for 93 minutes today...
But I am not mad...
Barcelona deserve to be in the final for the football they played all season..and they should rape Man U in the final and it will make everything good for me...
Palos how can you say chelsea did not play football 2day? yes we played defensively but to be honest..how else would you have counteracted barca?
It should have been 3-0 at half time to chelsea and you still are coming to say we didn't play the game..
I long knew chelsea was a team that could counter barca...
I'm surprised the Barca fans haven't realised how much things went in their favour 2day...
alves was awful 2day...
abidal should not have been sent off..
but apart from messi and iniesta from time to time..barca did not look anything like the team that dismantled opposition in la liga and the champion's league...
I hope the proper barcelona turns up for the final....
OPTIMUS!!! Kudos to you fuh not jes showin up....but "BERRISIN" yuh way through de lorse to boot!
RESPECK DUE!! ;D :rotfl: :rotfl: :beermug:
i find people letting drogba off the hook....he dive and fake so much his coach believe he was injured and sub him... after he get sub, he get vex with being sub... :rotfl:
a big hardback man falling to de ground so....steups........man playing for time and more than 30 mins left to play...i won't be surprised if drogba leaves chelsea next season....
dat's what all yuh get for yuh 'tactical strategy' in de nou camp i.e. 11 men in the final third....
Dem men know who the better side was on the day but they can't bring themselves to admit that Chelsea was better.
On another note, Chelsea's behaviour especially Drogba was deplorable.
I expect him to get a fine for that. He like he loss he mind after the game.
Aye yuh keyboard workin now facker!! :devil:
On another note, Chelsea's behaviour especially Drogba was deplorable.
I expect him to get a fine for that. He like he loss he mind after the game.
i find people letting drogba off the hook....he dive and fake so much his coach believe he was injured and sub him... after he get sub, he get vex with being sub... :rotfl:
Damn oaf limping off...he eh even know which foot supposed to be injured..so he hopping on both.
I hear yuh OP but it hard not to think about what could have been, especially with de most blatant penalties. It was 2 teams with different game plans and both stuck with it till de end. I will say though that when Barca played with 10 men yuh didn't see de difference of play. Great team.
Damn oaf limping off...he eh even know which foot supposed to be injured..so he hopping on both.
Dat was funny in trute... :rotfl: :rotfl:
Keep posting hoss...at least we go know yuh still alive.
Barca played their worst game of the season and had a bit of luck. but ah go take it one shot on target one goal. it was all we needed
have to agree with optimus ah bit . chelsea have the advantage over the 2 legs ah will openly admit that. all that said we go take ah dive 4 drogba in the finals
aye the way i jump out ah mi seat when iniesta score ah feel ah woulda dunk on yao ming. makes me wonder what does an arsenal fan do to get that feeling? ;D
Barca played their worst game of the season and had a bit of luck. but ah go take it one shot on target one goal. it was all we needed
Maybe it was Barca's worst game of the season, but yuh have to give credit to Chelsea for dat.
From de time Essien did strike dah wonder goal so early in de match, it allowed Chelsea de freedom to play exactly like how they did at the Nou Camp last week.
Barca knew that and that messed up their original plans because they were counting on Chelsea playing more openly playing at home, needing to win. When that goal scored, Barca no longer had the luxury to play it cool...not with a defence like Chelsea's....which is why the pushed up even more than normal and were caught on the counter several times by Chelsea.
Drogba and Anelka put Barca's defence under a lot more pressure in this leg but I also felt that each of their penalty claims were correctly turned down by the ref. There was one in particular with Drogba and YaYa I think which at first glance I said penalty, but when the replay came up, it clearly showed he took ball. Great tackle.
When one looks at what Barca had to overcome to win this tie...
Early goal conceded
Formidable Chelsea defensive tactics (and I'm not being critical here)
No Puyol
No Marquez
Messi was a non factor
Wrong red card decision
Dominate possession a man down
Equalize a man down
Their victory was anything BUT lucky. THEY EARNED IT! Champion Teams do things like that. Brazil did something similar in WC 2002 when Ronaldinho got sent off against England in de quarter final and turn round and dominate not just possession, but the game itself. Ah not sayin Barca dominate de game itself, just comparin de circumstances and end result.
Hard lucks to Chelsea because had they prevailed, THEY would have earned the victory but to me it shows just how much character and grit that Barca has, a trait that's normally seen as only the purview of English, German or even Italian teams.
On to de final! Cyah wait!
One set ah men talking bout Messi was invisible and non efective etc. etc.
Who d phoq give Iniesta the ball to score?
One set ah men talking bout Messi was invisible and non efective etc. etc.
Who d phoq give Iniesta the ball to score?
Aye yuh keyboard workin now facker!! :devil:
When yuh look at it from that angle palos I can appreciate the argument. Barcalona is a gritty team indeed. Despite being down only one nil, many other teams would have frustratingly abandoned their normal style and tactics further diminishing the potential for that necessary goal. Hats off to Barca, they got their opportunity and capitalized.
Keep in mind people that despite all the original predictions before this matchup the score on aggregate is 1-1. So despite all the beautiful football the most Barca could muster was a tie with 1 paltry goal over 2 legs. Man mighten like how Chelsea played them but if yuh like football you'd respect them.
One set ah men talking bout Messi was invisible and non efective etc. etc.
Who d phoq give Iniesta the ball to score?
For the kind of player Messi is.
For the consistent impact he NORMALLY has on any game
For the number of times Barca chose to go through Eto'o on the left, ignoring Messi on the right
Messi was invisible by his normal standards
No shame in dat...it jes is what it is
any neutral would be happy . hands down the 2 best teams in d world in the final. 2 teams that like to score goals. though mind barca defence depleted. hopefully henry should be back and pep will find 2 wing backs.
but ah really find the barca players didnt run at the chelseea players enough but then again i guess is only so much kick ah man can take
One set ah men talking bout Messi was invisible and non efective etc. etc.
Who d phoq give Iniesta the ball to score?
For the kind of player Messi is.
For the consistent impact he NORMALLY has on any game
For the number of times Barca chose to go through Eto'o on the left, ignoring Messi on the right
Messi was invisible by his normal standards
No shame in dat...it jes is what it is
But they did try to go thru Messi quite a few times but he couldn't comfortably get the flank runs he likes and often cut inside straight into the crowd. Had Alves been effective with his crosses, Messi wouldn't be regarded as invisible since he would have in effect sucked the defense in and provided the opportunity for Alves to roam the flank.
One set ah men talking bout Messi was invisible and non efective etc. etc.
Who d phoq give Iniesta the ball to score?
For the kind of player Messi is.
For the consistent impact he NORMALLY has on any game
For the number of times Barca chose to go through Eto'o on the left, ignoring Messi on the right
Messi was invisible by his normal standards
No shame in dat...it jes is what it is
One set ah men talking bout Messi was invisible and non efective etc. etc.
Who d phoq give Iniesta the ball to score?
For the kind of player Messi is.
For the consistent impact he NORMALLY has on any game
For the number of times Barca chose to go through Eto'o on the left, ignoring Messi on the right
Messi was invisible by his normal standards
No shame in dat...it jes is what it is
But they did try to go thru Messi quite a few times but he couldn't comfortably get the flank runs he likes and often cut inside straight into the crowd. Had Alves been effective with his crosses, Messi wouldn't be regarded as invisible since he would have in effect sucked the defense in and provided the opportunity for Alves to roam the flank.
silenced..yes...invisible no....
messi made a few runs and did a good job in drawing players..usually dishing to alves who did a whole lot of shit onf that right wing..almost every decentish looking barca attack practically die with dani alves 2night..eto'o was more of a non-factor than messi...
One set ah men talking bout Messi was invisible and non efective etc. etc.
Who d phoq give Iniesta the ball to score?
For the kind of player Messi is.
For the consistent impact he NORMALLY has on any game
For the number of times Barca chose to go through Eto'o on the left, ignoring Messi on the right
Messi was invisible by his normal standards
No shame in dat...it jes is what it is
I could ah swear, on more than one occasion, I see Messi blow past Cole. I would admit that the final pass was lacking but with 7 men in the goal it would be difficult for even the best of players.
palos you forget no henry
ballack more look like he was defending kobe.
ballack more look like he was defending kobe.
have to agree with optimus ah bit . chelsea have the advantage over the 2 legs ah will openly admit that. all that said we go take ah dive 4 drogba in the finals
as ah neutral man...
Barca played their worst game of the season and had a bit of luck. but ah go take it one shot on target one goal. it was all we needed
Yeah, Pique handball shoulda be a penalty, but say wha', Ballack shoulda get sent off in the 1st leg. You ride yuh luck when yuh get it.
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2a7a3qv.jpg)
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2a7a3qv.jpg)
People don't waste time making those animations do they?
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2a7a3qv.jpg)
People don't waste time making those animations do they?
Dat is the most active I have seen Ballack in a Chelski uniform, man actually buss a sweat!
i keep saying this. no one man in the world can mark messi. it takes 3. seriously it does. barca fan or not chelsea tried their best to get atleast 2 players close to him at all times
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
Small Mag if that is the case why send off a Barca player?? The ref was just poor all game very inconsistent. As a matter of fact I have been harping about the referees this entire season, about the referees deciding games.
On another note anyone notice Essien could have cleared the ball but he paniced, voop, and gave Messi a nice pass to set up the goal.
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
Small Mag if that is the case why send off a Barca player?? The ref was just poor all game very inconsistent. As a matter of fact I have been harping about the referees this entire season, about the referees deciding games.
On another note anyone notice Essien could have cleared the ball but he paniced, voop, and gave Messi a nice pass to set up the goal.
I didnt make it up...i'm just saying it is a question being asked on every forum and website..it was even asked to Guus after the game
The ref was horrible...
Jamie Redknapp on the sky after show asked a brilliant question
The ref is from Norway...what game in Norway can compare to the massive nature of a CL Semi Final...he wants to know how UEFA could pick a guy who is not accustomed to these games...he was the ref for United vs Roma last season..we were up 2-0 on aggregate after winning in Rome( we know what it's like to win there ;) ) and at Old Trafford he gave Roma a absolute bullshit penalty and thankfully De Rossi missed it
but maybe a top Ref from Italy could have done the game today? I'm just glad we didnt have that guy yesterday..Even though the ref made a mistake in sending off Fletch I would take him over that egg head anyday...
That egghead is gonna have at least 50 death threats by the time he reaches home... at least 22 from Drogba and 7 from Ballack
i keep saying this. no one man in the world can mark messi. it takes 3. seriously it does. barca fan or not chelsea tried their best to get atleast 2 players close to him at all times
I counted 3 on most possessions that he had and he was still not hustled off the ball. Barca had to make alot of adjustments w/notable absences and though they had most of the possession, being pegged back early by Essien's beautiful strike and Chelsea being able to sit back and soak up their attacks lead to practically nothing in the final 1/3, coupled w/the fact that Alves truly looked like Evans Wise as someone pointed out earlier. That said, big teams find ways to do it, tough luck on the no calls but as pointed out earlier as well the same can be said about the 1st leg, all roads lead to Rome, looking forward to an exciting final.
PS: Curious to see who will slot in the RB and LB positions
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
You could talk real shit when you ready. Yuh now post how 'everyone' find the ref and UEFA tief to get Barca in the final. And in the same post you go also write how 'everyone' expects Barca to win. 'everybody' is a schizophrenic or what. ah boy. And add that to an absolute masterclass yesterday to dispatch Arsenal, and ManU is the defending champs, and yuh still trying hard to play underdog. kix yes.
I didnt make it up...i'm just saying it is a question being asked on every forum and website..it was even asked to Guus after the game
The ref was horrible...
Jamie Redknapp on the sky after show asked a brilliant question
The ref is from Norway...what game in Norway can compare to the massive nature of a CL Semi Final...he wants to know how UEFA could pick a guy who is not accustomed to these games...he was the ref for United vs Roma last season..we were up 2-0 on aggregate after winning in Rome( we know what it's like to win there ;) ) and at Old Trafford he gave Roma a absolute bullshit penalty and thankfully De Rossi missed it
but maybe a top Ref from Italy could have done the game today? I'm just glad we didnt have that guy yesterday..Even though the ref made a mistake in sending off Fletch I would take him over that egg head anyday...
That egghead is gonna have at least 50 death threats by the time he reaches home... at least 22 from Drogba and 7 from Ballack
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
You could talk real shit when you ready. Yuh now post how 'everyone' find the ref and UEFA tief to get Barca in the final. And in the same post you go also write how 'everyone' expects Barca to win. 'everybody' is a schizophrenic or what. ah boy. And add that to an absolute masterclass yesterday to dispatch Arsenal, and ManU is the defending champs, and yuh still trying hard to play underdog. kix yes.
Barca's win was a f**king disgrace.... 3 clear penalties....not given... that Ref was definitely payed off! Sad day for football, when arguably the supposed best team in the world, with the messi player, have to get the ref to help them win. Echoing the Drogba "It's a f**kING" disgrace!
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
You could talk real shit when you ready. Yuh now post how 'everyone' find the ref and UEFA tief to get Barca in the final. And in the same post you go also write how 'everyone' expects Barca to win. 'everybody' is a schizophrenic or what. ah boy. And add that to an absolute masterclass yesterday to dispatch Arsenal, and ManU is the defending champs, and yuh still trying hard to play underdog. kix yes.
Barca's win was a f**king disgrace.... 3 clear penalties....not given... that Ref was definitely payed off! Sad day for football, when arguably the supposed best team in the world, with the messi player, have to get the ref to help them win. Echoing the Drogba "It's a f**kING" disgrace!
Oh, shut up. What do you have to say about Abidal's sending off? That wasn't even a foul much less a red card!
Even a man up Chelsea was still defending like crazy instead of pressuring Barca. Good fuh dem.
steups...yet still they managed to have all the clear cut chances and should have been up by 3 goals before abidal was sent off...Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
You could talk real shit when you ready. Yuh now post how 'everyone' find the ref and UEFA tief to get Barca in the final. And in the same post you go also write how 'everyone' expects Barca to win. 'everybody' is a schizophrenic or what. ah boy. And add that to an absolute masterclass yesterday to dispatch Arsenal, and ManU is the defending champs, and yuh still trying hard to play underdog. kix yes.
Barca's win was a f**king disgrace.... 3 clear penalties....not given... that Ref was definitely payed off! Sad day for football, when arguably the supposed best team in the world, with the messi player, have to get the ref to help them win. Echoing the Drogba "It's a f**kING" disgrace!
Oh, shut up. What do you have to say about Abidal's sending off? That wasn't even a foul much less a red card!
Even a man up Chelsea was still defending like crazy instead of pressuring Barca. Good fuh dem.
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
You could talk real shit when you ready. Yuh now post how 'everyone' find the ref and UEFA tief to get Barca in the final. And in the same post you go also write how 'everyone' expects Barca to win. 'everybody' is a schizophrenic or what. ah boy. And add that to an absolute masterclass yesterday to dispatch Arsenal, and ManU is the defending champs, and yuh still trying hard to play underdog. kix yes.
Barca's win was a f**king disgrace.... 3 clear penalties....not given... that Ref was definitely payed off! Sad day for football, when arguably the supposed best team in the world, with the messi player, have to get the ref to help them win. Echoing the Drogba "It's a f**kING" disgrace!
Oh, shut up. What do you have to say about Abidal's sending off? That wasn't even a foul much less a red card!
Even a man up Chelsea was still defending like crazy instead of pressuring Barca. Good fuh dem.
Toppa arent you a Madrid fan? you think any real R.Madrid fan supported Barca today?
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
You could talk real shit when you ready. Yuh now post how 'everyone' find the ref and UEFA tief to get Barca in the final. And in the same post you go also write how 'everyone' expects Barca to win. 'everybody' is a schizophrenic or what. ah boy. And add that to an absolute masterclass yesterday to dispatch Arsenal, and ManU is the defending champs, and yuh still trying hard to play underdog. kix yes.
Barca's win was a f**king disgrace.... 3 clear penalties....not given... that Ref was definitely payed off! Sad day for football, when arguably the supposed best team in the world, with the messi player, have to get the ref to help them win. Echoing the Drogba "It's a f**kING" disgrace!
Oh, shut up. What do you have to say about Abidal's sending off? That wasn't even a foul much less a red card!
Even a man up Chelsea was still defending like crazy instead of pressuring Barca. Good fuh dem.
Only Pique's hand ball was a penalty. Eto knew nothing of it, especially the distance it was hit from and at first glance, it looked like it hit him in the back, After 18 camera angles and 12 slow mo people could argue hand ball.
Malouda would you really call that a penalty?? Please! Chelsea have no one to blame. Barca without their back line and Henry and yuh playing defensive football. take yuh dam licks.
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
You could talk real shit when you ready. Yuh now post how 'everyone' find the ref and UEFA tief to get Barca in the final. And in the same post you go also write how 'everyone' expects Barca to win. 'everybody' is a schizophrenic or what. ah boy. And add that to an absolute masterclass yesterday to dispatch Arsenal, and ManU is the defending champs, and yuh still trying hard to play underdog. kix yes.
Barca's win was a f**king disgrace.... 3 clear penalties....not given... that Ref was definitely payed off! Sad day for football, when arguably the supposed best team in the world, with the messi player, have to get the ref to help them win. Echoing the Drogba "It's a f**kING" disgrace!
Oh, shut up. What do you have to say about Abidal's sending off? That wasn't even a foul much less a red card!
Even a man up Chelsea was still defending like crazy instead of pressuring Barca. Good fuh dem.
Only Pique's hand ball was a penalty. Eto knew nothing of it, especially the distance it was hit from and at first glance, it looked like it hit him in the back, After 18 camera angles and 12 slow mo people could argue hand ball.
Malouda would you really call that a penalty?? Please! Chelsea have no one to blame. Barca without their back line and Henry and yuh playing defensive football. take yuh dam licks.
It's quite amusing to hear some fans assert that Chelsea 'dominating' the game should have qualified them for success and that by some bizarre twist of luck and officiating Barcelona are through to the final. Ironically , as a Barca fan who's endured disappointments of that kind , I do not enjoy those kind of victories. I never endorse 'lucky' victories , unless is T&T playing of course. The thing is its difficult for me to agree with the idea the Chelsea dominated when they had so little possession against a team playing with fewer players. Clearly the gaps would have allowed them further opportunities to score.
What about the fact that Chelsea were lucky to start this game at 0-0 on aggregate in the first place. I guess the 'dominance' argument is a convenient one even though we really shouldn't apply in this case.
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
You could talk real shit when you ready. Yuh now post how 'everyone' find the ref and UEFA tief to get Barca in the final. And in the same post you go also write how 'everyone' expects Barca to win. 'everybody' is a schizophrenic or what. ah boy. And add that to an absolute masterclass yesterday to dispatch Arsenal, and ManU is the defending champs, and yuh still trying hard to play underdog. kix yes.
Barca's win was a f**king disgrace.... 3 clear penalties....not given... that Ref was definitely payed off! Sad day for football, when arguably the supposed best team in the world, with the messi player, have to get the ref to help them win. Echoing the Drogba "It's a f**kING" disgrace!
Oh, shut up. What do you have to say about Abidal's sending off? That wasn't even a foul much less a red card!
Even a man up Chelsea was still defending like crazy instead of pressuring Barca. Good fuh dem.
Only Pique's hand ball was a penalty. Eto knew nothing of it, especially the distance it was hit from and at first glance, it looked like it hit him in the back, After 18 camera angles and 12 slow mo people could argue hand ball.
Malouda would you really call that a penalty?? Please! Chelsea have no one to blame. Barca without their back line and Henry and yuh playing defensive football. take yuh dam licks.
Ah know that was for Arazi. :beermug:
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People don't waste time making those animations do they?
Dat is the most active I have seen Ballack in a Chelski uniform, man actually buss a sweat!
lol :rotfl: :rotfl:
Interesting conspiracy on every football website and forum :
Referee and UEFA on the same wave length to avoid another EPL clash in the CL Final?
It sure looked so but UEFA arent that f**king stupid...they are pretty stupid but not that dumb...
It would suck to be a rent boy now but it's done
Onto a great final...May the best team win...Oh I like the way everyone will be expecting a Barca win... we like to prove people wrong..the situation suits us well..
Cant wait for Fergie to hit Pep with a mind game...YOUR JUST A SKINNY SPANISH WAITER! lol
You could talk real shit when you ready. Yuh now post how 'everyone' find the ref and UEFA tief to get Barca in the final. And in the same post you go also write how 'everyone' expects Barca to win. 'everybody' is a schizophrenic or what. ah boy. And add that to an absolute masterclass yesterday to dispatch Arsenal, and ManU is the defending champs, and yuh still trying hard to play underdog. kix yes.
Barca's win was a f**king disgrace.... 3 clear penalties....not given... that Ref was definitely payed off! Sad day for football, when arguably the supposed best team in the world, with the messi player, have to get the ref to help them win. Echoing the Drogba "It's a f**kING" disgrace!
i keep saying this. no one man in the world can mark messi. it takes 3. seriously it does. barca fan or not chelsea tried their best to get atleast 2 players close to him at all times
I counted 3 on most possessions that he had and he was still not hustled off the ball. Barca had to make alot of adjustments w/notable absences and though they had most of the possession, being pegged back early by Essien's beautiful strike and Chelsea being able to sit back and soak up their attacks lead to practically nothing in the final 1/3, coupled w/the fact that Alves truly looked like Evans Wise as someone pointed out earlier. That said, big teams find ways to do it, tough luck on the no calls but as pointed out earlier as well the same can be said about the 1st leg, all roads lead to Rome, looking forward to an exciting final.
PS: Curious to see who will slot in the RB and LB positions
I think Puyol will play RB and Sylvinho the LB...I would prefer Yaya going back in the midfield but I dont think it would be wise to put Caceres as the CB in the final. Busquets or Keita will compliment Iniesta and Xavi and Henry coming back as LF.......I wonder if Fergie is going to use the same strategy he used against us last yr?
I didnt make it up...i'm just saying it is a question being asked on every forum and website..it was even asked to Guus after the game
The ref was horrible...
Jamie Redknapp on the sky after show asked a brilliant question
The ref is from Norway...what game in Norway can compare to the massive nature of a CL Semi Final...he wants to know how UEFA could pick a guy who is not accustomed to these games...he was the ref for United vs Roma last season..we were up 2-0 on aggregate after winning in Rome( we know what it's like to win there ;) ) and at Old Trafford he gave Roma a absolute bullshit penalty and thankfully De Rossi missed it
but maybe a top Ref from Italy could have done the game today? I'm just glad we didnt have that guy yesterday..Even though the ref made a mistake in sending off Fletch I would take him over that egg head anyday...
That egghead is gonna have at least 50 death threats by the time he reaches home... at least 22 from Drogba and 7 from Ballack
Because it is a question being asked on message boards doesn't make it any less of a sour grapes whinge.
FIFA and UEFA pull their refs from everywhere. These refs work hard in the FIFA system and earn their assignments. he is a CL ref so he manage big games before. And most importantly EVRY ref, even the big game ones like Collina and Poll did ref shit when they ready.
This ref was bad but I am sure that Barcelona get a rough rub too and I am sure they feel that the one last week was just as bad for not giving Henry a penalty and not sending off Ballack.
Shit happens in these games, even so it is a weak argument to say that Chelsea were hard done by. They had more chances, Barca had more possession at the end of the day it is goals that count and on that score Barca win.
Also the Fletcher talk have to die down now. He get called for a foul as the last man, that is a sending off, happens all the time. It is a contentious call but the laws of the game support the call. The fact that it happen before a final is unfortunate but nothing new.
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People don't waste time making those animations do they?
Dat is the most active I have seen Ballack in a Chelski uniform, man actually buss a sweat!
lol :rotfl: :rotfl:
all we need is some benny hill music to go with that and we ornnnnn. :rotfl:
The ref is from Norway...what game in Norway can compare to the massive nature of a CL Semi Final...he wants to know how UEFA could pick a guy who is not accustomed to these games...he was the ref for United vs Roma last season..we were up 2-0 on aggregate after winning in Rome( we know what it's like to win there ;) ) and at Old Trafford he gave Roma a absolute bullshit penalty and thankfully De Rossi missed it
http://www.youtube.com/v/Rmyp5NM78l8
Anybody notice Sylvinho had to stop Pep from celelbrating and remind him bout the time and to make subs??
People talkin bout Chelsea shoulda get penalties and dey woulda at least be 2-0 up.Palos yuh talking crap they.. Oh gord Arsenal never show any signs that they even belong but don't take that out on Chelsea... Yes there were no guarantees they would score, but no guarantee they would miss either.. I am sure if Arsenal lost out on a definite missed penalty that had the potential to put them in the finals, you would not take it so lightly...
Wha GUARANTEE it have dat Chelsea woulda score ANY penalty? Especially after last year's CL Final.
Barca EARNED their spot in the CL Final. They were NOT GIVEN IT.
Wheel and come again Chelsea
I'll maintain that a Chelsea - Man U final would have been more entertaining than a Barca - Man U final and it has nothing to do with my allegiance to Chelsea. Both sides know each other very well. Both sides would be less wary or defensive-minded than if either was facing Barca. You also have a revenge match of sorts after last year's CL Final and the natural rivalry that is escalated .... and unlike a similar matchup that would have Barca pitted against Real, there was no way that either side was going to win as lopsided and embarassing as a 6-2 score.
Kicker yuh talking crap... What makes Barcelona deserving of a place in the final , not saying Chelsea deserve a place, but based on what, the ability to not score at home? Having 1 shot, yes a crucial shot on target for the whole, game, the attacking powerhouse had 1 frigging shot on goal all game... Sheesh give me a frigging break....I aint see no beautiful football from them... No fault of Chelsea the defense were injured or yellow carded or Henry being hurt.
Ok ah late....internet at the apt was down yesterday- what a game for the neutral! Drama, controversy and last minute heroics.
In the end, over the 180 minutes the better team won. Hats off to Barca for being the braver of the two units. In both games they came out to dictate the pace, and they got their just reward for patience and persistence. You have to respect a team that goes on the road into a tough stadium like S. Bridge with a make-shift line up, plays with 10 men (unfairly) for 30 mins and still goes out to play positively and win the game.
That said, I feel it for Chelsea and their fans though because they were hard done by the ref, but take away the hype, and look at the calls again, and Pique's hand ball penalty call was the only sure shout. The last minute shout against Eto'o was not a good one- the ball hit the corner of his arm pit and his back- that's not a hand ball...For Malouda's flop in the first half, the initial contact took place outside the box the ref let it play for a second because it looked like Malouda was going to stay on his feet and maintain the advantage, then he flopped as soon as sniffed the paint of the penalty box...come on- better than that. The other half-shouts were Drogba flopping under any pressure of physical play...again- better than that. On the flip side, Abidal's red card was a bad call- a huge one too because it gave Chelsea the space and momentum to break...and you could argue that Ballack's challenge in the 1st leg was a red card offense, and that Henry was pulled down for a pk in the first leg as well- so it kinda evens out...the timing of the events makes it hard to see it that way....oh well.
I was surprised that again Hiddink was as conservative as he was- So many times I had to remind myself that Chelsea was the home team yesterday...They were content to sit behind the ball and hoof it long for Drogba- Their goal was a moment of brilliance that was made out of nothing, but other than that Chelsea's football was so unenterprising- Only after Barca got reduced to 10 men did Chelsea put up some sorta flow of play going forward and even that was counter-attack based- surprising for a big team from what is supposed to be the strongest league in the world.... Barca was clearly understrength and struggled to hit a shot on target but their approach was more positive and would have won the support of the neutral.
So Hiddink was being hailed as a master tactician (questionable in my opinion- I don't see the mastery in parking the bus, and going route 1 on the counter....discipline yes, effectiveness maybe, master tactics- hardly)...after all that he probably should take some notes himself no. 1 being: 0-0 away from home is sometimes not enough....sometimes you need to score a goal on the road as the away team demonstrated yesterday.
On to the final...
I'll maintain that a Chelsea - Man U final would have been more entertaining than a Barca - Man U final and it has nothing to do with my allegiance to Chelsea. Both sides know each other very well. Both sides would be less wary or defensive-minded than if either was facing Barca. You also have a revenge match of sorts after last year's CL Final and the natural rivalry that is escalated .... and unlike a similar matchup that would have Barca pitted against Real, there was no way that either side was going to win as lopsided and embarassing as a 6-2 score.
Yuh have FA Cup for those domestic rivalries.
This is the UEFA Champions League- There is no better stage than this to see the No 1. teams from the arguably the two strongest leagues go head to head with eachother...No better stage than this to see arguably the two best players in the world go at it...
About teams being defensive facing Barca- If true that would speak volumes of the respect/fear that they have for Barcelona.... That said I think Man U will play their normal game to win this one....and throw most of the caution to the wind
If the only football that gets you out of bed is EPL football, then I see what you're saying...but if you have a broader persepctive of top flight football being played around Europe, yuh really couldn't hope for a better final match up than this.
Both teams will more than likely be crowned champions in their domestic leagues- This final fits the definition of Champions League
I'll maintain that a Chelsea - Man U final would have been more entertaining than a Barca - Man U final and it has nothing to do with my allegiance to Chelsea. Both sides know each other very well. Both sides would be less wary or defensive-minded than if either was facing Barca. You also have a revenge match of sorts after last year's CL Final and the natural rivalry that is escalated .... and unlike a similar matchup that would have Barca pitted against Real, there was no way that either side was going to win as lopsided and embarassing as a 6-2 score.
Yuh have FA Cup for those domestic rivalries.
This is the UEFA Champions League- There is no better stage than this to see the No 1. teams from the arguably the two strongest leagues go head to head with eachother...No better stage than this to see arguably the two best players in the world go at it...
About teams being defensive facing Barca- If true that would speak volumes of the respect/fear that they have for Barcelona.... That said I think Man U will play their normal game to win this one....and throw most of the caution to the wind
If the only football that gets you out of bed is EPL football, then I see what you're saying...but if you have a broader persepctive of top flight football being played around Europe, yuh really couldn't hope for a better final match up than this.
Both teams will more than likely be crowned champions in their domestic leagues- This final fits the definition of Champions League
No doubt, the two hottest commodities in football will go up against each other on a individual & team level: Messi vs CRonaldo, and Barca vs. Chelsea.
For all the ominous form that Barca has had, they haven't won anything yet - and like the cliche, to be the champions, you have to beat the champions - so in that perspective, this would be the final that many hoped for.
For the men that saying Barca deserved to go through based on the 1st leg, they talking out dey arse - because Chelsea deserved to go through based on the 2nd leg. You can't blame Chelsea that Barca couldn't score in the 1st leg - you have to credit Chelsea for defending so damn good as to not concede in the first place.
Man U will be defensive of a lesser extent to how Chelsea played at Nou Camp. Their two central mids will play deep because their forwards have enough pace to counter/ break without linkup play.
what barca show is how feared they r in europe with 10 men chelsea still werent pushing up that much. they jus showed barca 2 much respect. 90 min goals does real hurt thats y chelsea men waNT to kill some1.
Kicker yuh talking crap... What makes Barcelona deserving of a place in the final , not saying Chelsea deserve a place, but based on what, the ability to not score at home? Having 1 shot, yes a crucial shot on target for the whole, game, the attacking powerhouse had 1 frigging shot on goal all game... Sheesh give me a frigging break....I aint see no beautiful football from them... No fault of Chelsea the defense were injured or yellow carded or Henry being hurt.
Not denying that they struggled to create...They were effectively neutralized...but they definitely played to create, and in the end that persistence, paid off: they created (executed) enough on the road to put them through. Chelsea didn't do that on the road. Chelsea appeared to be satisfied with not scoring on the road so long as they didn't concede. That was my point. In the end that's what made the difference not so? (didn't Barca advance by virtue of the away goals rule?) Many different ways to look at it I agree- I was just describing one.
How is that crap?
Ok ah late....internet at the apt was down yesterday- what a game for the neutral! Drama, controversy and last minute heroics.
In the end, over the 180 minutes the better team won. Hats off to Barca for being the braver of the two units. In both games they came out to dictate the pace, and they got their just reward for patience and persistence. You have to respect a team that goes on the road into a tough stadium like S. Bridge with a make-shift line up, plays with 10 men (unfairly) for 30 mins and still goes out to play positively and win the game.
That said, I feel it for Chelsea and their fans though because they were hard done by the ref, but take away the hype, and look at the calls again, and Pique's hand ball penalty call was the only sure shout. The last minute shout against Eto'o was not a good one- the ball hit the corner of his arm pit and his back- that's not a hand ball...For Malouda's flop in the first half, the initial contact took place outside the box the ref let it play for a second because it looked like Malouda was going to stay on his feet and maintain the advantage, then he flopped as soon as sniffed the paint of the penalty box...come on- better than that. The other half-shouts were Drogba flopping under any pressure of physical play...again- better than that. On the flip side, Abidal's red card was a bad call- a huge one too because it gave Chelsea the space and momentum to break...and you could argue that Ballack's challenge in the 1st leg was a red card offense, and that Henry was pulled down for a pk in the first leg as well- so it kinda evens out...the timing of the events makes it hard to see it that way....oh well.
I was surprised that again Hiddink was as conservative as he was- So many times I had to remind myself that Chelsea was the home team yesterday...They were content to sit behind the ball and hoof it long for Drogba- Their goal was a moment of brilliance that was made out of nothing, but other than that Chelsea's football was so unenterprising- Only after Barca got reduced to 10 men did Chelsea put up some sorta flow of play going forward and even that was counter-attack based- surprising for a big team from what is supposed to be the strongest league in the world.... Barca was clearly understrength and struggled to hit a shot on target but their approach was more positive and would have won the support of the neutral.
So Hiddink was being hailed as a master tactician (questionable in my opinion- I don't see the mastery in parking the bus, and going route 1 on the counter....discipline yes, effectiveness maybe, master tactics- hardly)...after all that he probably should take some notes himself no. 1 being: 0-0 away from home is sometimes not enough....sometimes you need to score a goal on the road as the away team demonstrated yesterday.
On to the final...
Credit to them ???
I guess Chelski never attacked or played football... no wonder they never got in the box for penalties.
Expert CL REfs and coaches admit that Chelski was done wrong and should be in the finals.
At the end of the day this supposed "pretty" football team with the "messi fella aka best footballer" had the help from the ref's to get into the Finals. Not on their playing merit... :beermug:
Credit to them ???Where were the expert coaches when Barca didn't get that penalty in the first leg. Those coaches are pretty silent on the fact that Ballack shouldn't even have been playing the second leg. What about the Abidal red card that wasn't even a foul.Steups. Plenty experts out there yes.
I guess Chelski never attacked or played football... no wonder they never got in the box for penalties.
Expert CL REfs and coaches admit that Chelski was done wrong and should be in the finals.
At the end of the day this supposed "pretty" football team with the "messi fella aka best footballer" had the help from the ref's to get into the Finals. Not on their playing merit... :beermug:
All I can say is Chelsea deserved a chance of at least one penalty and their fans should feel aggrieved for that. If it had happened to Barca, I would feel aggrieved too..Oh wait. It did. Seriously...I hate all the ref controversy. At best, 2 penalty calls were missed over 2 legs..one for Barca and one for Chelsea. Trying to determine who should be in the final based on that is a joke. Each missed decision is a game changer that renders the others moot.Daiz it right there Filho.
Somrthing else about the Iniesta goal.
That was an absolutely magnificent goal. And Bobby McMahon had it spot on yesterday.
He said....when yuh take into consideration de amounta work and runnin dat Iniesta and Xavi does put een in a regular shift for Barca. Add dat to how much dey do tryin to unlock CHELSEA defence AND defend against dey attack.
Den yuh factor in dat dey was down to 10 men in de last 20 minutes of de game so dey efforts had to be redoubled.
When Messi pass dat ball to Iniesta, only GOD alone knows how much ground he cover in dat match. It was in de 93rd minute of the game. A ball like that comin across, yuh natural inclination done is to lean back and hit it and when yuh factor een de tiredness and leg wearniness, he say 99% of players in a similar position would have skied dat ball up into Row Z. He did lean back yes, but he lean back jes enough and hit a perfect shot....at that stage of the game. De presence, de technique, de will was remarkable.
McMahon also talk bout Essien goal. He say Essien both feet was off de ground when he hit de volley. He eh jes pelt he foot. He knew exactly what he was doin. A remarkable feat and execution of technique.
2 boss goals in a boss game.
Somrthing else about the Iniesta goal.
That was an absolutely magnificent goal. And Bobby McMahon had it spot on yesterday.
He said....when yuh take into consideration de amounta work and runnin dat Iniesta and Xavi does put een in a regular shift for Barca. Add dat to how much dey do tryin to unlock CHELSEA defence AND defend against dey attack.
Den yuh factor in dat dey was down to 10 men in de last 20 minutes of de game so dey efforts had to be redoubled.
When Messi pass dat ball to Iniesta, only GOD alone knows how much ground he cover in dat match. It was in de 93rd minute of the game. A ball like that comin across, yuh natural inclination done is to lean back and hit it and when yuh factor een de tiredness and leg wearniness, he say 99% of players in a similar position would have skied dat ball up into Row Z. He did lean back yes, but he lean back jes enough and hit a perfect shot....at that stage of the game. De presence, de technique, de will was remarkable.
McMahon also talk bout Essien goal. He say Essien both feet was off de ground when he hit de volley. He eh jes pelt he foot. He knew exactly what he was doin. A remarkable feat and execution of technique.
2 boss goals in a boss game.
Somrthing else about the Iniesta goal.
That was an absolutely magnificent goal. And Bobby McMahon had it spot on yesterday.
He said....when yuh take into consideration de amounta work and runnin dat Iniesta and Xavi does put een in a regular shift for Barca. Add dat to how much dey do tryin to unlock CHELSEA defence AND defend against dey attack.
Den yuh factor in dat dey was down to 10 men in de last 20 minutes of de game so dey efforts had to be redoubled.
When Messi pass dat ball to Iniesta, only GOD alone knows how much ground he cover in dat match. It was in de 93rd minute of the game. A ball like that comin across, yuh natural inclination done is to lean back and hit it and when yuh factor een de tiredness and leg wearniness, he say 99% of players in a similar position would have skied dat ball up into Row Z. He did lean back yes, but he lean back jes enough and hit a perfect shot....at that stage of the game. De presence, de technique, de will was remarkable.
McMahon also talk bout Essien goal. He say Essien both feet was off de ground when he hit de volley. He eh jes pelt he foot. He knew exactly what he was doin. A remarkable feat and execution of technique.
2 boss goals in a boss game.
So now all the talk from the English is that Barca are over-hyped and that they're only able to play 'attractive' football because La Liga is inferior and Barca has no opposition.
OK then...I guess they had no opposition when Real won the last two league titles, or when they were beaten by Espanyol who were at the bottom of the league.
the Ballack shot that was stopped in de dreggs was also a legitimate penalty...Ballack shoulda buss ah flikin calpit on de ref. That was a frankomen handball. Chelsea was robbed. Fu*k Barca and La LIga.Credit to them ???
I guess Chelski never attacked or played football... no wonder they never got in the box for penalties.
Expert CL REfs and coaches admit that Chelski was done wrong and should be in the finals.
At the end of the day this supposed "pretty" football team with the "messi fella aka best footballer" had the help from the ref's to get into the Finals. Not on their playing merit... :beermug:
So you completely ignoring the fact that Barcelona had poor referee decisions go against them in this tie as well?? And I talking over BOTH legs, not just this one.
In the end the calls, and non-calls, evened themselves out. Barca had a legitimate penalty shout turned down in the first leg, Chelsea had their ONE legitimate penalty shout (the Pique handball) turned down in the second leg. Barcelona squandered their fair share of chances in the 1st leg, and Chelsea did the same in the return fixture. The difference in the tie was that Barca scored their one real opportunity on the road, while Chelsea squandered theirs. Give jack he jacket.
the Ballack shot that was stopped in de dreggs was also a legitimate penalty...Ballack shoulda buss ah flikin calpit on de ref. That was a frankomen handball. Chelsea was robbed. Fu*k Barca and La LIga.Credit to them ???
I guess Chelski never attacked or played football... no wonder they never got in the box for penalties.
Expert CL REfs and coaches admit that Chelski was done wrong and should be in the finals.
At the end of the day this supposed "pretty" football team with the "messi fella aka best footballer" had the help from the ref's to get into the Finals. Not on their playing merit... :beermug:
So you completely ignoring the fact that Barcelona had poor referee decisions go against them in this tie as well?? And I talking over BOTH legs, not just this one.
In the end the calls, and non-calls, evened themselves out. Barca had a legitimate penalty shout turned down in the first leg, Chelsea had their ONE legitimate penalty shout (the Pique handball) turned down in the second leg. Barcelona squandered their fair share of chances in the 1st leg, and Chelsea did the same in the return fixture. The difference in the tie was that Barca scored their one real opportunity on the road, while Chelsea squandered theirs. Give jack he jacket.
lampard went and congratulate iniesta after the game and they exchanged shirts. lampard u is one ah mi fav players and i have even more respect 4 u now.
lampard went and congratulate iniesta after the game and they exchanged shirts. lampard u is one ah mi fav players and i have even more respect 4 u now.
Lampard wife is ah born and raise catalan... he mighta get two clout, the living room couch and no pum pum for the week if he did gruff up like Drogba :rotfl:
How much did Barcelona pay the ref yesterday then... If so I hope that Abramovich pay some money to UEFA and get the game replayed.... so they could put all yuh out yuh miseries!
United will take out your Messi trash....!
If BArca get rob as much as Chelsea get rob (first and second games) why is it they are saying the ref from the second game alone, will not ever ref an international game??? just curious... Also no mention of the missed penalty in the first thread... all of a sudden men talking sh!te abt penalty from the first leg...
Credit to them ???
I guess Chelski never attacked or played football... no wonder they never got in the box for penalties.
Expert CL REfs and coaches admit that Chelski was done wrong and should be in the finals.
At the end of the day this supposed "pretty" football team with the "messi fella aka best footballer" had the help from the ref's to get into the Finals. Not on their playing merit... :beermug:
If BArca get rob as much as Chelsea get rob (first and second games) why is it they are saying the ref from the second game alone, will not ever ref an international game??? just curious... Also no mention of the missed penalty in the first thread... all of a sudden men talking sh!te abt penalty from the first leg...
the Ballack shot that was stopped in de dreggs was also a legitimate penalty...Ballack shoulda buss ah flikin calpit on de ref. That was a frankomen handball. Chelsea was robbed. Fu*k Barca and La LIga.Credit to them ???
I guess Chelski never attacked or played football... no wonder they never got in the box for penalties.
Expert CL REfs and coaches admit that Chelski was done wrong and should be in the finals.
At the end of the day this supposed "pretty" football team with the "messi fella aka best footballer" had the help from the ref's to get into the Finals. Not on their playing merit... :beermug:
So you completely ignoring the fact that Barcelona had poor referee decisions go against them in this tie as well?? And I talking over BOTH legs, not just this one.
In the end the calls, and non-calls, evened themselves out. Barca had a legitimate penalty shout turned down in the first leg, Chelsea had their ONE legitimate penalty shout (the Pique handball) turned down in the second leg. Barcelona squandered their fair share of chances in the 1st leg, and Chelsea did the same in the return fixture. The difference in the tie was that Barca scored their one real opportunity on the road, while Chelsea squandered theirs. Give jack he jacket.
dat wasnt no sure penalty..d man back was turn...jeez
A lot of men here does talk football and don't know the rules. Once your arms leave your body and you're not in a natural football stance it's a hand ball. Pique hand ball is a definite hand ball. That ref is gonna get a lot of demerits from his evaluator for this game.
A lot of men here does talk football and don't know the rules. Once your arms leave your body and you're not in a natural football stance it's a hand ball. Pique hand ball is a definite hand ball. That ref is gonna get a lot of demerits from his evaluator for this game.
not much more to discuss than what has already been said here in between some excellent posts and some level tootoo.. but i want to point out a few things that I feel were overlooked..
1. Not enough credit is being given to Chelsea for a sterling defensive performance.
First and foremost, Chelsea did not adopt the same ultra defensive brand of the first leg even after scoring the first early goal. For all Barcelona's supposed attacking intent and possession, I commented during the game that you could draw a line in the Chelsea half in front their back four and just behind the midfield where existed an impenetrable wall. No matter what Barcelona threw at them they could not get through that. Credit to Ballack, Essien and Lampard for the way they fought in midfield to close down any space. Special mention reserved for the way they closed down the world's greatest player, Messi anytime he got the ball. Most times, Barcelona was forced to move the ball laterally, never through, and any cross from the wing was gobbled up by their towering centre halves. As a fan of the game of football, as much as you are in awe of Barcelona's great attacking prowess, you should also be able to appreciate Chelsea's defensive excellence.
I hear what you're saying and I agree for the most part, but there is a degree of "reactiveness" (is that a word?) to that sort of football that kinda sours it and I think the lovers of fun to watch attacking football have the right to criticize it. People are unfairly selective with their applause of that kinda football and those tactics. If the tables were turned, and Chelsea ran rings around Barca at Stamford Bridge, and dictated the pace at the Nou Camp, you'd hear about how superior EPL football is, and how high flying La Liga Barca couldn't make a note except for on the counter on their own home ground...If Brazil, Argentina, Barca, Madrid etc play that sort of game, they play sh*t...When Chelsea does it, it's tactical genius and exemplary hard work- double standard if you ask me
2. Yaya Toure is not a defender and it showed.
Even disregarding the clear penalty shouts, I'm surprised no one is mentioning the constant shirt pulling and arm grabbing inside the pk box that couldve easily been called on the numerous occasions when Drogba and Anelka got the better of him. He get away with plenty.
Yaya didn't pull shirts any more than Terry, Bosingwa or Cole would do on one on one situations- That's how top flight defenders defend one on one situations especially against a massive, speedy and strong freak of nature they call Didier Drogba ;D...It's a contact sport and a fair amount of physical play is allowed....If you check the replays, the shirt tugging and shoulder grabbing between the attacker and the defender was mutual...and doh feel Ballack & Essien were doing a sh*tload of shirt tugging and arm pelting in that admirable spell of hard work that you described earlier...that's football.
3. Imo its unfair to come with this pre-rehearsed catch phrase that 'football was the winner' being endlessly parrotted about.
What we saw was a clash of two contrasting styles and thats what makes football beautiful. If Germany plays Brazil letting them have 70% possession to do all the pretty tricks and fancy touches in the world, then turn around and beat them 5-0 on counter-attack goals, can we say football was the loser?? Lets not overlook the fact that Chelsea had all the chances while Barcelona had 1 shot on goal. Chelsea let Barcelona have the ball in areas where they could not do the damage. Anyone notice how they let Pique bring the ball across the half line and then exposed the lack of numbers in the back as soon as Barca lost possession? Or how they let Alves have the ball on the wing.
When people say that they just mean attacking football was the winner, and I think it's fair to make that assessment (though I haven't really heard anyone say that- more like "the better team over 180 minutes wone"...better of course being subjective). And though Chelsea had the clearer chances in the 2nd leg, they were not the attacking team. Anyone who's watched enough football will not be surprised to see a game in which the defensive/counter-attacking team walks away having had the easier chances...It's how games like that often flow, especially when the defensive team executes their plan well as Chelsea did. It's the whole point of the strategy, force the attacking team to commit numbers and leave gaps, and exploit those gaps when they appear....often results in break-aways and one-on-ones...and for all that talk of Chelsea creating all these great chances, I really only remember Valdes making 2 particularly big saves - Drogba's cut back and left-foot side footer, and Drogba's free kick.
4. Messi is the world player of the year and showed it in this game despite what people say
The men saying he had a bad game, he didnt show up, didnt do anything etc really dont know what they talking about. Chelsea's defense had an obvious concentrated tactic to neutralize Messi.. At least 3 (sometimes 4) players were racing towards him anytime he got the ball.. I think Pele, Maradona, Zidane, Di Stefano, Eusebio or any other legend of the game wouldve had similiar difficulty having to deal with that.. Yet he eat up Ashley Cole a few times well, used the ball wisely in possession and distributed well.. And set up the winner.
Messi is suffering Ronaldinho syndrome (from a few years back). Everytime he gets the ball, people want to see magic. All of his other hard work goes unnoticed.
5. Damn. Never realized there were so many undercover Chelsea haters the world over.
My whole facebook front page, internet forums the world over including this one, email, my cell phone and every other social networking tool full of people only too happy to take a jab. I get a text from frigging Egypt!! steups..
Anyway.. all said and done, its a shame that the game had to be decided in those circumstances. All that in the game though and can't say i didnt truly enjoy the emotional rollercoaster even if the side i was backing lost.. all that in it and all that is football.. If there is one team I don't mind beating Chelsea to win it all is Barcelona. Fair play to them. I backing them from now, yuh know nuh if yuh cyah beat them join them.
Now go to Rome and show dem prawn sandwich eaters who is boss!!
It was a shame. But mostly because it gives the EPL cry babies more to cry about.
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3. Imo its unfair to come with this pre-rehearsed catch phrase that 'football was the winner' being endlessly parrotted about.
What we saw was a clash of two contrasting styles and thats what makes football beautiful. If Germany plays Brazil letting them have 70% possession to do all the pretty tricks and fancy touches in the world, then turn around and beat them 5-0 on counter-attack goals, can we say football was the loser?? Lets not overlook the fact that Chelsea had all the chances while Barcelona had 1 shot on goal. Chelsea let Barcelona have the ball in areas where they could not do the damage. Anyone notice how they let Pique bring the ball across the half line and then exposed the lack of numbers in the back as soon as Barca lost possession? Or how they let Alves have the ball on the wing.
When people say that they just mean attacking football was the winner, and I think it's fair to make that assessment (though I haven't really heard anyone say that- more like "the better team over 180 minutes wone"...better of course being subjective). And though Chelsea had the clearer chances in the 2nd leg, they were not the attacking team. Anyone who's watched enough football will not be surprised to see a game in which the defensive/counter-attacking team walks away having had the easier chances...It's how games like that often flow, especially when the defensive team executes their plan well as Chelsea did. It's the whole point of the strategy, force the attacking team to commit numbers and leave gaps, and exploit those gaps when they appear....often results in break-aways and one-on-ones...and for all that talk of Chelsea creating all these great chances, I really only remember Valdes making 2 particularly big saves - Drogba's cut back and left-foot side footer, and Drogba's free kick.
There was also the shot that Lampard took that took a deflection and caused him to adjust his dive to a full stretch dive that was key. It wasn't a particularly, terribly hard shot, but it was a good save all the same.
lampard went and congratulate iniesta after the game and they exchanged shirts. lampard u is one ah mi fav players and i have even more respect 4 u now.
Yet he eat up Ashley Cole a few times well, used the ball wisely in possession and distributed well.. And set up the winner.
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3. Imo its unfair to come with this pre-rehearsed catch phrase that 'football was the winner' being endlessly parrotted about.
What we saw was a clash of two contrasting styles and thats what makes football beautiful. If Germany plays Brazil letting them have 70% possession to do all the pretty tricks and fancy touches in the world, then turn around and beat them 5-0 on counter-attack goals, can we say football was the loser?? Lets not overlook the fact that Chelsea had all the chances while Barcelona had 1 shot on goal. Chelsea let Barcelona have the ball in areas where they could not do the damage. Anyone notice how they let Pique bring the ball across the half line and then exposed the lack of numbers in the back as soon as Barca lost possession? Or how they let Alves have the ball on the wing.
When people say that they just mean attacking football was the winner, and I think it's fair to make that assessment (though I haven't really heard anyone say that- more like "the better team over 180 minutes wone"...better of course being subjective). And though Chelsea had the clearer chances in the 2nd leg, they were not the attacking team. Anyone who's watched enough football will not be surprised to see a game in which the defensive/counter-attacking team walks away having had the easier chances...It's how games like that often flow, especially when the defensive team executes their plan well as Chelsea did. It's the whole point of the strategy, force the attacking team to commit numbers and leave gaps, and exploit those gaps when they appear....often results in break-aways and one-on-ones...and for all that talk of Chelsea creating all these great chances, I really only remember Valdes making 2 particularly big saves - Drogba's cut back and left-foot side footer, and Drogba's free kick.
There was also the shot that Lampard took that took a deflection and caused him to adjust his dive to a full stretch dive that was key. It wasn't a particularly, terribly hard shot, but it was a good save all the same.
lampard went and congratulate iniesta after the game and they exchanged shirts. lampard u is one ah mi fav players and i have even more respect 4 u now.
I don't like Terry but you have to give him credit too. I heard he went into the Barca dressing room to congratulate every player.
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3. Imo its unfair to come with this pre-rehearsed catch phrase that 'football was the winner' being endlessly parrotted about.
What we saw was a clash of two contrasting styles and thats what makes football beautiful. If Germany plays Brazil letting them have 70% possession to do all the pretty tricks and fancy touches in the world, then turn around and beat them 5-0 on counter-attack goals, can we say football was the loser?? Lets not overlook the fact that Chelsea had all the chances while Barcelona had 1 shot on goal. Chelsea let Barcelona have the ball in areas where they could not do the damage. Anyone notice how they let Pique bring the ball across the half line and then exposed the lack of numbers in the back as soon as Barca lost possession? Or how they let Alves have the ball on the wing.
When people say that they just mean attacking football was the winner, and I think it's fair to make that assessment (though I haven't really heard anyone say that- more like "the better team over 180 minutes wone"...better of course being subjective). And though Chelsea had the clearer chances in the 2nd leg, they were not the attacking team. Anyone who's watched enough football will not be surprised to see a game in which the defensive/counter-attacking team walks away having had the easier chances...It's how games like that often flow, especially when the defensive team executes their plan well as Chelsea did. It's the whole point of the strategy, force the attacking team to commit numbers and leave gaps, and exploit those gaps when they appear....often results in break-aways and one-on-ones...and for all that talk of Chelsea creating all these great chances, I really only remember Valdes making 2 particularly big saves - Drogba's cut back and left-foot side footer, and Drogba's free kick.
There was also the shot that Lampard took that took a deflection and caused him to adjust his dive to a full stretch dive that was key. It wasn't a particularly, terribly hard shot, but it was a good save all the same.
Nah man kicker, check the goalmouth action pro Chelsea... count with me....
- Essien shot = goal
- Drogba one v one with Valdes in first half where he get pull down before shooting - great chance
- Malouda pull down (inside box imo) for the free kick - penalty shout
- Resulting Drogba free kick - excellent chance
- Terry header just wide
- Drogba 1 v 1 with Valdes where he should have scored - excellent chance
- Drogba tussle with Toure to break free 1 v 1 with Valdes then get tackled cleanly - penalty shout
- Drogba and Toure again where he get tug down then tackle - penalty shout
- Lampard deflected shot
- Pique hand ball - definite penalty shout
- Eto'o penalty shout - penalty shout (not a penalty kick imo)
Aside from the goal, Barcelona only really had some wayward Alves free kicks to count as goalmouth action..
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3. Imo its unfair to come with this pre-rehearsed catch phrase that 'football was the winner' being endlessly parrotted about.
What we saw was a clash of two contrasting styles and thats what makes football beautiful. If Germany plays Brazil letting them have 70% possession to do all the pretty tricks and fancy touches in the world, then turn around and beat them 5-0 on counter-attack goals, can we say football was the loser?? Lets not overlook the fact that Chelsea had all the chances while Barcelona had 1 shot on goal. Chelsea let Barcelona have the ball in areas where they could not do the damage. Anyone notice how they let Pique bring the ball across the half line and then exposed the lack of numbers in the back as soon as Barca lost possession? Or how they let Alves have the ball on the wing.
When people say that they just mean attacking football was the winner, and I think it's fair to make that assessment (though I haven't really heard anyone say that- more like "the better team over 180 minutes wone"...better of course being subjective). And though Chelsea had the clearer chances in the 2nd leg, they were not the attacking team. Anyone who's watched enough football will not be surprised to see a game in which the defensive/counter-attacking team walks away having had the easier chances...It's how games like that often flow, especially when the defensive team executes their plan well as Chelsea did. It's the whole point of the strategy, force the attacking team to commit numbers and leave gaps, and exploit those gaps when they appear....often results in break-aways and one-on-ones...and for all that talk of Chelsea creating all these great chances, I really only remember Valdes making 2 particularly big saves - Drogba's cut back and left-foot side footer, and Drogba's free kick.
There was also the shot that Lampard took that took a deflection and caused him to adjust his dive to a full stretch dive that was key. It wasn't a particularly, terribly hard shot, but it was a good save all the same.
Nah man kicker, check the goalmouth action pro Chelsea... count with me....
- Essien shot = goal
- Drogba one v one with Valdes in first half where he get pull down before shooting - great chance
- Malouda pull down (inside box imo) for the free kick - penalty shout
- Resulting Drogba free kick - excellent chance
- Terry header just wide
- Drogba 1 v 1 with Valdes where he should have scored - excellent chance
- Drogba tussle with Toure to break free 1 v 1 with Valdes then get tackled cleanly - penalty shout
- Drogba and Toure again where he get tug down then tackle - penalty shout
- Lampard deflected shot
- Pique hand ball - definite penalty shout
- Eto'o penalty shout - penalty shout (not a penalty kick imo)
Aside from the goal, Barcelona only really had some wayward Alves free kicks to count as goalmouth action..
Noone didn't say Chelsea didn't make more chances, but all dat list yuh put there and Valdez didn't have an extarordinary number of saves. Cech was called into action a bit more in the fist leg in terms of stopping shots. A good few Chelsea fans here was giving Cech mom after the 1st leg. But Chelsea's cut and thrust style gave them the lion's share of chances in the 2nd, but with few actually troubling Valdez. Most of what you call there is not goal mouth action. In fact, you ignore Valdez two best saves:
-His first he had to come of his line, one on one with Drogba and block his shot without handling the ball outside the area.
Good point. I had forgotten about this one.
-The second, he instinctively got his knee to a dangerous Drogba free kick in the first half.
Other than that, the only other saves he had to make was the Drogba 6yrd pass-back and the deflection from Lampard shot. Terry's header was a good look too in terms of goal mouth action.
But Chelsea was dangerous in attack, the others just didn't come to much. You could blem the ref if you want, but if you eh get your shot off, or get a ball across goal, it eh goal mouth action.
By the way, allyuh see this yet. Ballack real set allyuh up.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gallery?id=643896&index=7&cc=5739
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3. Imo its unfair to come with this pre-rehearsed catch phrase that 'football was the winner' being endlessly parrotted about.
What we saw was a clash of two contrasting styles and thats what makes football beautiful. If Germany plays Brazil letting them have 70% possession to do all the pretty tricks and fancy touches in the world, then turn around and beat them 5-0 on counter-attack goals, can we say football was the loser?? Lets not overlook the fact that Chelsea had all the chances while Barcelona had 1 shot on goal. Chelsea let Barcelona have the ball in areas where they could not do the damage. Anyone notice how they let Pique bring the ball across the half line and then exposed the lack of numbers in the back as soon as Barca lost possession? Or how they let Alves have the ball on the wing.
When people say that they just mean attacking football was the winner, and I think it's fair to make that assessment (though I haven't really heard anyone say that- more like "the better team over 180 minutes wone"...better of course being subjective). And though Chelsea had the clearer chances in the 2nd leg, they were not the attacking team. Anyone who's watched enough football will not be surprised to see a game in which the defensive/counter-attacking team walks away having had the easier chances...It's how games like that often flow, especially when the defensive team executes their plan well as Chelsea did. It's the whole point of the strategy, force the attacking team to commit numbers and leave gaps, and exploit those gaps when they appear....often results in break-aways and one-on-ones...and for all that talk of Chelsea creating all these great chances, I really only remember Valdes making 2 particularly big saves - Drogba's cut back and left-foot side footer, and Drogba's free kick.
There was also the shot that Lampard took that took a deflection and caused him to adjust his dive to a full stretch dive that was key. It wasn't a particularly, terribly hard shot, but it was a good save all the same.
Nah man kicker, check the goalmouth action pro Chelsea... count with me....
- Essien shot = goal
- Drogba one v one with Valdes in first half where he get pull down before shooting - great chance
- Malouda pull down (inside box imo) for the free kick - penalty shout
- Resulting Drogba free kick - excellent chance
- Terry header just wide
- Drogba 1 v 1 with Valdes where he should have scored - excellent chance
- Drogba tussle with Toure to break free 1 v 1 with Valdes then get tackled cleanly - penalty shout
- Drogba and Toure again where he get tug down then tackle - penalty shout
- Lampard deflected shot
- Pique hand ball - definite penalty shout
- Eto'o penalty shout - penalty shout (not a penalty kick imo)
Aside from the goal, Barcelona only really had some wayward Alves free kicks to count as goalmouth action..
Noone didn't say Chelsea didn't make more chances, but all dat list yuh put there and Valdez didn't have an extarordinary number of saves. Cech was called into action a bit more in the fist leg in terms of stopping shots. A good few Chelsea fans here was giving Cech mom after the 1st leg. But Chelsea's cut and thrust style gave them the lion's share of chances in the 2nd, but with few actually troubling Valdez. Most of what you call there is not goal mouth action. In fact, you ignore Valdez two best saves:
-His first he had to come of his line, one on one with Drogba and block his shot without handling the ball outside the area.
-The second, he instinctively got his knee to a dangerous Drogba free kick in the first half.
Other than that, the only other saves he had to make was the Drogba 6yrd pass-back and the deflection from Lampard shot. Terry's header was a good look too in terms of goal mouth action.
But Chelsea was dangerous in attack, the others just didn't come to much. You could blem the ref if you want, but if you eh get your shot off, or get a ball across goal, it eh goal mouth action.
By the way, allyuh see this yet. Ballack real set allyuh up.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gallery?id=643896&index=7&cc=5739
Nah man kicker, check the goalmouth action pro Chelsea... count with me....
- Essien shot = goal
- Drogba one v one with Valdes in first half where he get pull down before shooting - great chance
- Malouda pull down (inside box imo) for the free kick - penalty shout
- Resulting Drogba free kick - excellent chance
- Terry header just wide
- Drogba 1 v 1 with Valdes where he should have scored - excellent chance
- Drogba tussle with Toure to break free 1 v 1 with Valdes then get tackled cleanly - penalty shout
- Drogba and Toure again where he get tug down then tackle - penalty shout
- Lampard deflected shot
- Pique hand ball - definite penalty shout
- Eto'o penalty shout - penalty shout (not a penalty kick imo)
Aside from the goal, Barcelona only really had some wayward Alves free kicks to count as goalmouth action..
not much more to discuss than what has already been said here in between some excellent posts and some level tootoo.. but i want to point out a few things that I feel were overlooked..
1. Not enough credit is being given to Chelsea for a sterling defensive performance.
First and foremost, Chelsea did not adopt the same ultra defensive brand of the first leg even after scoring the first early goal. For all Barcelona's supposed attacking intent and possession, I commented during the game that you could draw a line in the Chelsea half in front their back four and just behind the midfield where existed an impenetrable wall. No matter what Barcelona threw at them they could not get through that. Credit to Ballack, Essien and Lampard for the way they fought in midfield to close down any space. Special mention reserved for the way they closed down the world's greatest player, Messi anytime he got the ball. Most times, Barcelona was forced to move the ball laterally, never through, and any cross from the wing was gobbled up by their towering centre halves. As a fan of the game of football, as much as you are in awe of Barcelona's great attacking prowess, you should also be able to appreciate Chelsea's defensive excellence.
2. Yaya Toure is not a defender and it showed.
Even disregarding the clear penalty shouts, I'm surprised no one is mentioning the constant shirt pulling and arm grabbing inside the pk box that couldve easily been called on the numerous occasions when Drogba and Anelka got the better of him. He get away with plenty.
3. Imo its unfair to come with this pre-rehearsed catch phrase that 'football was the winner' being endlessly parrotted about.
What we saw was a clash of two contrasting styles and thats what makes football beautiful. If Germany plays Brazil letting them have 70% possession to do all the pretty tricks and fancy touches in the world, then turn around and beat them 5-0 on counter-attack goals, can we say football was the loser?? Lets not overlook the fact that Chelsea had all the chances while Barcelona had 1 shot on goal. Chelsea let Barcelona have the ball in areas where they could not do the damage. Anyone notice how they let Pique bring the ball across the half line and then exposed the lack of numbers in the back as soon as Barca lost possession? Or how they let Alves have the ball on the wing.
4. Messi is the world player of the year and showed it in this game despite what people say
The men saying he had a bad game, he didnt show up, didnt do anything etc really dont know what they talking about. Chelsea's defense had an obvious concentrated tactic to neutralize Messi.. At least 3 (sometimes 4) players were racing towards him anytime he got the ball.. I think Pele, Maradona, Zidane, Di Stefano, Eusebio or any other legend of the game wouldve had similiar difficulty having to deal with that.. Yet he eat up Ashley Cole a few times well, used the ball wisely in possession and distributed well.. And set up the winner.
5. Damn. Never realized there were so many undercover Chelsea haters the world over.
My whole facebook front page, internet forums the world over including this one, email, my cell phone and every other social networking tool full of people only too happy to take a jab. I get a text from frigging Egypt!! steups..
Anyway.. all said and done, its a shame that the game had to be decided in those circumstances. All that in the game though and can't say i didnt truly enjoy the emotional rollercoaster even if the side i was backing lost.. all that in it and all that is football.. If there is one team I don't mind beating Chelsea to win it all is Barcelona. Fair play to them. I backing them from now, yuh know nuh if yuh cyah beat them join them.
Now go to Rome and show dem prawn sandwich eaters who is boss!!
kicker..the mere fact that u continue to run to the first leg to show barca's superiority over the two legs..EMPHASISES that Chelsea was the better team in the second leg..and tha's all i've wanted all you chelsea naysayers to admit..but as Optimus Prime rightly said half of you all can't bring yourselves to admit it...
is not about england or spanish league for me..or missed penalties..is about due respect...and alot of people for time in memoriam never have and i admit will never respect chelsea..even tho for as long i have known
for me..
In the end, over the 180 minutes the better team won.
kicker..the mere fact that u continue to run to the first leg to show barca's superiority over the two legs..EMPHASISES that Chelsea was the better team in the second leg..and tha's all i've wanted all you chelsea naysayers to admit..but as Optimus Prime rightly said half of you all can't bring yourselves to admit it...
is not about england or spanish league for me..or missed penalties..is about due respect...and alot of people for time in memoriam never have and i admit will never respect chelsea..even tho for as long i have known
for me..
haha wateva man...Respect to Chelsea, they are a good side- don't think I've ever denied that... but here you go... happy? Good luck with the rest of your personal crusade to gain some respect for the blues...
I've never made any special attempts to show Barca's superiority over Chelsea- I think the end result speaks for itself plus it's not in my interest to do so...I'm a Madrid fan (I'll leave it at that ;D)... and I've addressed both legs- I eh running back tuh nothing. Here was my original take on the game:In the end, over the 180 minutes the better team won.
In all fairness the Chelsea fans appear to be more guilty of being fixated on only one of the legs (the 2nd), to argue that they "deserve" to be in the final....looking at the 180 mins is my way of being objective.
I'm not emotionally connected in any special way to either of the teams. I've just criticized Chelsea's approach to this particular game over the 180 minutes from a neutral perspective....and it's just a personal opinion/matter of taste.
About due respect- Show me where the Chelsea fans (except for Omar & Mango Chow who seem to have dual citizenship with regard to these two teams :D) have showed any due respect to their opponents. After the 1st leg Chelsea fans begrudged Barca (and la liga) any respect and after the 2nd leg all I've heard is crying...
About due respect- Show me where the Chelsea fans (except for Omar & Mango Chow who seem to have dual citizenship with regard to these two teams :D) have showed any due respect to their opponents. After the 1st leg Chelsea fans begrudged Barca (and la liga) any respect and after the 2nd leg all I've heard is crying...
u know if the goal was scored about the 75 min men wouldnt ah b so sour. i kept telling mi pardners we r going to equalise on the 90 th minute, cause is d most hurtful way to lost. like men still cant get over d game.
Men just hating on Chelsea. I(f people could post that Chelsea had "no setta chances" or that they weren't the most "threatening" side there is nothing I can say. I realise how men does watch football now.
Men just hating on Chelsea. I(f people could post that Chelsea had "no setta chances" or that they weren't the most "threatening" side there is nothing I can say. I realise how men does watch football now.
This is a classic example of a Chelsea fan only looking at the second leg to try and underscore Chelsea's supposed superiority over the 2 legs. Over the entire 180 mins this was definitely not the case. Barcelona was by far the dominant team in the 1st leg. At the end of the day, they were able to do the business away from home, when Chelsea couldn't.
Men just hating on Chelsea. I(f people could post that Chelsea had "no setta chances" or that they weren't the most "threatening" side there is nothing I can say. I realise how men does watch football now.
This is a classic example of a Chelsea fan only looking at the second leg to try and underscore Chelsea's supposed superiority over the 2 legs. Over the entire 180 mins this was definitely not the case. Barcelona was by far the dominant team in the 1st leg. At the end of the day, they were able to do the business away from home, when Chelsea couldn't.
Allyuh men crazy and looking for ting to make allyuh feel nice ... and if any Chelsea man say they dominate the whole 180 mins, they mad too. Chelsea got a better result than Barca in Nou Camp, but didn't dominate.
I eh know where allyuh learn maths nah .... but the first game was 90 mins which Barca dominate, and the 2nd game was 90 minutes which Chelsea dominate.
So how allyuh come to the conclusion that the 90 mins in Nou Camp outweigh the 90 in the Bridge is beyond all mathematical principles.
But as Beenie said, "This game is not mathematics and in football, two plus two very rarely equals four, it's usually three or five."
.... and for you to make a dumb statement like Chelsea couldn't do the business away from home (at the Nou Camp) ... what was the score again? STEUPS.
Plenty Barca men, and more Chelsea haters trying to insinuate that Barca beat Chelsea like how they beating sides all season 6-2 and all kinda lopsided nonsense. Just remember that over them same 180 minutes, the score was still 1-1.
So Barca ain't dominate shit.
Almighty Barcelona more than a club? Not when they claim moral authority
Last updated at 12:16 PM on 11th May 2009
Apparently, Barcelona will be wearing a new shirt for this season's Champions League final. Across the chest will be emblazoned one word: 'puppies'. They tried to get 'cute ickle babies' or 'fuzzywuzzy snuggly bears' but it wouldn't fit.
What a pity for the world's most perfect football club. And it is not just Thierry Henry who faces a race to be ready for the match with Manchester United, either. It seems that so many Barcelona players, officials, former managers and journalists have ascended to the high moral ground since Wednesday's win at Stamford Bridge that they might not all be able to get down and board the charabanc to Rome in time.
So now we know. A single shot at goal in 94 minutes is total football, according to Daniel Alves, who did not speak so boastfully of his own record, that of the dirtiest player in the Champions League with 30 fouls (10 more than the nearest player in Chelsea's starting line-up on Wednesday, Michael Ballack). Playing on the counter-attack, meanwhile, is, in the words of one particularly overwrought Spanish commentator, evil.
Whatever happens in Rome, such adjectives will be reserved only for Barcelona's opposition and their style of play, for the divine Catalans can do no wrong. They have a saying at the Nou Camp, mes que un club (more than a club), and it would seem some observers have taken this clever piece of marketing rather literally.
Barcelona play fantastic football, but in the rancid fall-out from the match at Stamford Bridge, it has become rather too easy to review a simplistic confrontation between Josep Guardiola's saints and Guus Hiddink's sinners. Old ground has been revisited, such as the clashes between former managers Jose Mourinho and Frank Rijkaard that predated the resignation of referee Anders Frisk.
Even this is only half the story, because the common perception is that Mourinho slandered an innocent man, Frisk, by falsely stating that Rijkaard got to him at half-time. Mourinho's deception was to say he saw an incident. From his vantage point he could not; but that does not mean nothing happened because the UEFA report has evidence from the stadium supervisor that Frisk was forced to tell Rijkaard to go away three times.
Barcelona, for all their pious rhetoric, do not have the copyright on principle in football. Indeed, for a club so dedicated to fairness, the geography of the Nou Camp stadium has always intrigued visitors, as one of the two entrances to the home changing room leads to the secure area where the referee resides.
This means that in the tunnel, one team turn left, the other right, and the home route can, if a manager is particularly absent-minded, end up with him on the wrong side of a glass partition rubbing shoulders with the man in charge. Not that any Barcelona coach would ever seek to turn such a design fault to his advantage. Rijkaard simply got lost in his own stadium that night.
There was the game between Chelsea and Barcelona in which claims were made about doctoring the Stamford Bridge pitch; the defeat that ended with Rijkaard publicly haranguing referee Stefano Farina in the centre circle. And while this year we are to be given the dream final, last season when Manchester United and Barcelona met, and Barcelona failed to score over two legs, Rijkaard whined that United lacked adventure and originality, and accused them of negative tactics. Barcelona never really lose a football match because, even when they do, they assume a default position of moral superiority.
Indeed, to complete this vision of holiness, Barcelona have the name of a charity, Unicef, on their shirts, where Champions League finalists United will have AIG, a bankrupt American insurance company and symbol of all that is wrong in the world. It is a noble gesture, even if marketing experts predict that the Unicef logo, the first to be placed on the hallowed red and blue, is the thin end of a wedge that will end with Barcelona embracing capitalism with the biggest shirt sponsorship in history.
The current deal runs out in 2011 and by then supporters will be used to the concept. Certainly, Barcelona are not so naive in other commercial areas and currently have arrangements with Nike, Coca-Cola, Audi, TV3, Estrella Damm, La Caixa, bwin, Acer, MediaPro, NH Hoteles, Vueling and Babybel.
The reality is that Barcelona are a great club and this current group of players are a great team, perhaps the best ticket in town; but that is all they are. They are not on a mission from high to save football, they are not above the odd foul, or the odd game that is not so beautiful. Barcelona players have been shown 21 yellow cards in the Champions League this season, compared to 11 for Manchester United. They have conceded 13 goals, as opposed to six by United. United have had more shots on target, too.
The latest twist in the build-up to the final is Barcelona's pledge to endorse United's attempt to have Darren Fletcher's red card rescinded, on the understanding that United are similarly supportive of the reinstatement of Alves (30 fouls, remember) or Eric Abidal. A carve-up? Surely not.
There is a huge amount to admire in Barcelona's play and their ethos under Guardiola. Yet this is best left for others to judge. Self-praise is no recommendation and every time Barcelona smugly remind us of their wonderfulness, they become less than a club, more a puffed-up pain in the neck.
Allyuh men cannot be f**kking serious!