Chelsea 2-1 Portsmouth: Lampard not trauma
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Before the match Chelsea topped the standings with 37 points. They were just superior goal difference of four from MU in second place. These results do not get out of Chelsea's failure to win in two final action in the Premier League.
According to coach Carlo Ancelotti, to get away from the ambush MU, Chelsea have ended a bad record and win over Portsmouth.
Shown as a host, Chelsea had no trouble doing the pressure on Portsmouth. In the first ten minutes alone, they are able to create exactly four shots on goal. However, to excel, Chelsea had to wait for Nicolas Anelka managed to break the Portsmouth goal in minute 23.
Portsmouth abandonment made double attack. Unfortunately, their efforts could only reduce the damage Chelsea attack. To create opportunities, Portsmouth are still difficulties. Score was 1-0 to Chelsea last until halftime.
Entering the second half, Portsmouth took the initiative to attack. This effort makes Chelsea rearguard reeling. The delay in the back line coordination, must be paid by Chelsea, following the position of penyama goals Frederic Piquionne printed in minute 51.
Chelsea must win to avoid abuse Ancelotti, then add power bang on. However, different from before, Portsmouth be able to anticipate short-ball game of Chelsea.
But still, insistent pressure to make Portsmouth inconvenience, until Marc Wilson was forced to violate Branislav Ivanovic in the penalty box, at the 79th minute.
Lampard, who believed the penalty was successfully executed task well. His penalty kick into the middle of the goal keeper failed to anticipate Asmir Begovic. Chelsea went back ahead 2-1.
Do not want to lose the moment, Chelsea tried to use the time left to add goals. However, although able to turn off the power gempur Portsmouth, Chelsea still failed to nest new goals. They were forced to end the action satisfied with just winning 2-1.
Additional three digits to make Chelsea settled on top of the league with 40 points or three points ahead of Chelsea in second place. Meanwhile, Portsmouth were still lying at the bottom of the standings with eleven points.
Lineup:
Chelsea: Cech; Terry, Alex, Ashley Cole, Ivanovic; Obi Mikel (Malouda 64), Lampard, Ballack; Deco (Joe Cole 59), Anelka, Kalou (Borini 72)
Portsmouth: Begovic; Wolson, Ben-Haim, Hreidarsson, Finnan; Mokoena, Mullins, Diop (Hughes 60); O'Hara, Piquionne (Dindane 72), Boateng
Source: kompas.com
