Westham United 1-1 Chelsea: Four points ahead
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Chelsea appear offensive despite playing in front of West Ham supporters at Upton Park. Only six minutes of action going, Frank Lampard directly threatening Robert Green's goal. Utilizing feedback Jo Cole, Lampard fired hard, which unfortunately is still capable of being protected West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green.
The Blues who look dominant again have the opportunity through a header from Branislav Ivanovic in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, plunging the ball toward the goal successfully dammed Scott Parker. Lampard who managed to throw the ball to fire, but unfortunately, still be blocked West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon.
Two minutes before halftime, Didier Drogba had a chance to open Chelsea's superiority through the use of bait sepakannya Lampard. But Ivory Coast bomber shot was just passing on the thin side of the Green crossbar.
Constant pressure, Chelsea scored just surprised by West Ham at the end of the first round. Starting from fast counter-attack, Guillermo Franco managed to send feedback to Jack Collison breakthrough that instantly burst into the penalty box. Ashley Cole was forced to do that eventually led Dachshund penalty.
Striker Alessandro Diamanti appointed as the executor successfully perform his duties well. This Italian bomber fired horizontally into a corner who could not secure Petr Cech who jumped in the opposite direction. Score 1-0 to West Ham last until intermission.
In the second half, Chelsea took a victory to stay away from the pursuit Manchester United took the initiative to attack directly. Three minutes later, Drogba again get a golden opportunity. Unfortunately, again shot in January striker who will be leaving Chelsea to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations country is still sideways.
After a couple of times to experiment, Chelsea finally able to equalize through a penalty point. Prizes awarded a penalty after the referee team captain Lampard dropped Matthew Upson in the forbidden box. These penalties could lead to a strong protest of the pillars of the Hammers a rate which is released Upson Dachshund clean.
As the Diamanti, Lampard who appears as the executor of success conquering Green and carried 1-1 Chelsea equalized for former club West Ham United.
Balanced position to make the game more and more fierce. The attack by successive attacks launched both teams. Chelsea had the opportunity through Joe Cole, while The Hammers get the opportunity through Diamanti still capable of block Cech.
Toward the end game, both teams shared a golden opportunity to change positions. Chelsea represented Yuri Zhirkov who are still able to kick dirdam Green. While Wet Ham threatened by Franco header a minute before the game was over. Lucky, a former pillar Villarreal header is still able to secure Cech. Score was 1-1 last until the end of the fight.
With the addition of one point, Chelsea added a point advantage over Manchester United that day before crushed Fulham 0-3. Carlo Ancelotti team still firmly in the top 41 standings with a collection of 18 action points or four points ahead of United who collected 37 points.
Teams:
West Ham: Green, Faubert, Gabbidon, Upson, Ilunga, Noble, Kovac, Parker, Collison, Franco, Diamanti
Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole, Ballack, Lampard, Malouda / J. Obi Mikel (46 '), Joe Cole / Zhirkov (76'), Drogba, Kalou / D. Sturridge (46 ')
