On Tuesday and Wednesday last four members decided the quarterfinals of the Champions League. In opposition to "Chelsea" - "Inter" preferably still looked British. At least in the first leg. But the match at «Stamford Bridge» has shown a complete inability to "aristocrats" to oppose the champion of Italy.
See how emotions were replaced Jose Mourinho (Jose Mourinho) at the beginning and end of the match. The Portuguese have something to rejoice, because he beat his former club.
The first half was more or less on an equal footing, but the "Inter" had a few more poignant moments. But in the second half came the denouement. The defense of "Chelsea" literally crumbled. And on 78 minutes, Sammy Eto'o (Samuel Eto'o) gave his team confidence in victory. The hero of the match, of course, was Wesley Sneijder (Wesley Sneider) that issued at least three scoring pass. And when in the 86th minute, Didier Drogba (Didier Drogba) received a second yellow and red automatically - all became clear.
In the second match on Tuesday rather unexpectedly Slutsky CSKA was able to beat the Spanish "Sevilla" on the road 2-1. Almost the entire first half the teams played in a smooth and without any moments of football. While the hosts did have a few moments of slaughter.
And then in the end of the first half the team for two minutes exchanged goals. First, Tomas Necid (Tomas Necid) led the army ahead after 39 minutes.
But 2 minutes later, Diego Perotti (Diego Perotti) equalize the chances of reaching the quarterfinals.
Just 10 minutes have passed since the beginning of the second half, as the rookie scored CSKA - Keisuke Honda (Keisuke Honda). Powerfully struck free-kick, the hero of the match, leaving no chance Palop (Palop) and he could not fix the ball.
The Spaniards made a continuous siege, but CSKA easily fled to the counter. As a result Tuesday afternoon turned out to be surprises.
Wednesday was not surprised by the "Barcelona", which is not a stone was left of defense, "Stuttgart", but its gates left intact. It became a key figure Lionel Messi (Lionel Messi), who scored two goals and cleared it to Pedro (Pedro).
Team Pep Guardiola (Josep Guardiola) showed fantastic football. And this despite the fact that most of the time the players just lazily rolled the ball. The fourth and last goal, the Germans scored Bojan Krkic (Bojan Krkic). It is noteworthy that the goal was scored in the 89th minute. Exactly one minute after the young talent to replace.
In the second match of the environment "Bordeaux" beat the Greek 'Olympiakos' 2-1 and once again confirmed that more pireytsev.
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