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When the whistle went, that was the end of the match.
It was not only a match lost but the dashed of hopes of winning quadruple this season for Chelsea.
It was not only a match lost but a lost against the most irritating Liverpool who had defeated them this year during the EPL 2-0 and just moments ago in a penalty shoot-out.
What a cruel score of 4-1, what an embarrassment!
I would not deny that Chelsea was the weaker team this morning but they certainly did not deserve to lose under such circumstances. With Ricardo Carvalho, Michael Ballack and Andriy Shevchenko out due to various injuries, it was not fair to lose like that without the very important 3/10 Untouchables! The defeat by Chelsea was sheer bad luck and Liverpool was fortunate to take advantage of that. What more have I to say?
Daniel Agger managed to slot the ball into the net at the 22nd minute. It was a stupid free-kick conceded by Joe Cole but fortunately, he was not booked. But who cares about bookings now? The Blues are out, out of the UCL totally! One yellow, two yellow, three yellows or one red, two reds or ten reds, do they matter now? Simply, no.
When the free-kick was taken, were the Chelsea players ready to defend? I did not really see their alertness. Darling Frankie was right in front of Agger and the ball still managed to swift by. If Riccy were to be there, it would be a whole different story. If Ballack were to be there, it would yet again be a different ball game. Unfortunately, these are only 'if's. Guess those that feel really lousy are Riccy and Ballack since they were far away at The Bridge while the game was played. So sad.
Didier Drogba was a pure disappointment. Without Shevvie along-side, is it thus impossible for him to score? Everything he touches turns to gold? Are you sure, you got to be kidding me! He missed three or four great chances to seal the spot in the UCL Finals at Athens. Right in front of bloody Reina and was denied time after time. Why?! What the hell was he doing?! I am still in shock, still wallowing in sadness.
The defenders were great. Credits to Paulo Ferreira, really. He played a great game as far as I've seen. He did not make silly mistakes or lose the ball at crucial periods. It is a pity he cannot win the UCL title again for the second time under Jose Mourinho though in a different club. But still, he is a great defender. Ironically, Lasanna Diarra was rested as he is booked with two yellows. I guess, Mourinho was real confident they would advance to the Finals thus saving him for then. Sadly, no need to be rested anymore. The only comforting thing is he did not get suspended. Yay? Hmm.
Penalites suck to the maximum. Since witnessing England's lost to Portugal during the World Cup 2006, I have not been a fan of watching penalty shoot-outs. Moreover, I feel that penalties should not determine a team's fate. Furthermore, it is the UCL Semi-finals, such a major game! Well, many may beg to differ for certain reasons but whatever it is, this is what I have to say. Anyway, as I was saying, I do not really fancy penalties. Number one, because Frankie missed during the World Cup and I cried like an idiot. This morning, he scored, the only Chelsea player who scored and it was lovely! However, bloody Arjen Robben who was Joe Cole's substitute missed the first one. Lousy, nothing but lousy! Geremi was the third taker, he missed too. One more from Dirk Kuyt and Liverpool would be through to the Finals. Yes, he scored, Chelsea are out, Chelsea have lost! ): Once again, if Ballack were to be playing, one penalty would be a sure-in since he is the master of penalties, I reckon.
Petr Cech did a great job despite not able to save any penalties. He would most probably be the most disappointed one, I guess? I mean, four frigging balls went by him and he could do nothing. All the tension, all the pressure, all on him, alone! Do not blame him for the lost, Chelsea fans! Actually, if you are a Chelsea fan, you would know who to blame and that person would definitely not be Cech. Well, I won't deny the penalty shots taken by Liverpool were great thus Cech could not save. For once, I am praising Liverpool and that would be the last.
The referee sucks! He is so biased! It is so obvious he was siding Liverpool. Any tackles by Liverpool was legal and it was play-on whereas any tackles by Chelsea was a foul! What the hell was that?! Ashley Cole only tackled badly once and he got flashed a yellow right away! What about the Liverpool players? So many tackles and all they had to do was to lend a 'helping' hand to the fallen Chelsea players, pull them to their feet and game resumes. Wow, great refereeing! Holy shit, damn him!
When Dirk Kuyt scored, I cried but when it was waved offside, my tears dried.
When it was penalties time, I cried.
When Zenden scored, I cursed.
When Robben missed, I cursed and cried.
When Alonso scored, I cried.
When Frankie scored, I scream, I cheered, I cried but in happiness.
When Gerrard scored, I sweared from the bottom of my heart.
When Geremi missed, I cried.
When Kuyt scored, it was the end, I cried, badly.
When I saw JT cry, I cried even more, badly.
(JT, don't cry!)
Despite the lost, I will still say loudly and proudly: Come on the Chels!
I will still love Chelsea, love Frankie, love JT and everyone! <3
One lost won't bring them down, make a strong come-back next year!
I have faith, I have faith, we must have faith!
Urm, and hopefully, Jose Mourinho won't get sacked? Haha.
But if Roman Abramovich sacks Mourinho, I will not support Chelsea anymore and many too so he'd better think twice!
Moreover, Frankie and all will leave, HAHA, and Chelsea will, ahem, die!
Oh shit, what crap, what negativity!
All righty, COME ON THE CHELS! <3
AC Milan vs Manchester United tomorrow morning at 0200 hours also.
I wonder if I should watch or not, wonder if it is worth sacrificing my sleeping time for them or not.
Whatever it is, whoever who gets through, please beat Liverpool in the Finals!
I won't be shy to say this: I FUCKING HATE LIVERPOOL!
Disclaimers, go on spamming, I don't give a shit!
And more importantly, I hate your so-called 'god', Steven Gerrard!
Anyone but Liverpool.
Out, 0649 hours.
(Man Pin, get some sleep!)
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It is 17 hours after the major shock that Chelsea is out of the UCL!
Yes, say I cannot accept reality but it is indeed a great shocker!
Oh, I mean, hello, CHELSEA HAS LOST TO LIVERPOOL?!
Gheesh, who would believe it other than The Reds' fans!
Anyway, I was totally pissed with Arjen Robben this morning but after visiting Chelsea's website later and have read Jose Mourinho's reaction on the match, I've decided that Robben is such a urm, sweet guy? Haha. He has the club above him and all. Great spirit! Well, though the miss is still unforgivable, his attitute was good enough to make up for it. (:
Mourinho on Robben:
'Arjen came here to help the team. He was training two or three days with us and telling us you have no players, no attacking options, I want to help. Play me 10 or 20 minutes, whatever you need.'
'What can I say to a boy like him who is in the dressing room disappointed. He tried everything to help so I have to be proud of my players and share with them the difficult moment.'
So sad, I teared upon reading it! HAHA.
Robben, you are part of my Super-Subs! :D
Welcome abroad!
#1, #3, #4, #5, #8, #10, #11, #12, #14, #16, #20, #21, #24, #26 from The Blues!
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