Date : 8 April 2009
Stadium: Anfield Stadium, England
Competition: UEFA Champions League, Quarterfinals, First Leg
Scores :
Liverpool (Torres 6′)-1
Chelsea (Ivanovic 39′, 62′, Drogba 67′)-2
Lineups:
Chelsea
Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Aurelio, Kuyt, Lucas, Alonso, Riera, Gerrard, Torres.Subs: Cavalieri, Dossena, Hyypia, Agger, Benayoun, Babel, Ngog.
Liverpool
Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, A. Cole, Ballack, Essien, Lampard, Kalou, Malouda, Drogba.Subs: Hilario, Carvalho, Mikel, Deco, Belletti, Anelka, Mancienne.
Man of the Match : Branislav Ivanovic
It was a dream game for Ivanovic, the replacement right back who was only starting because of Jose Bosingwa’s injury. As a result of Liverpool’s sudden inability to defend corners, Ivanovic nodded home, not once, but twice to really put Liverpool’s feet to the fire. He also did well defensively, as he and Kalou combined to shut down Riera and Aurelio. Ballack, Essien, and Lampard also played well for Chelsea (although Lampard did have some shaky moments), as did the much maligned Malouda. As for Liverpool, it was slim pickings for them as everyone, short of Torres, seemed to have taken the night off. They’ll need everyone to play their best, and then some, if they want to overturn this deficit.
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