A very good start to the Champions League. I know Zilina is our easiest opponent in the group, but an away game can be tricky. It wasn't that tricky in the end.
We started the game really well by scoring three times in the first half. Essien scored our first goal, only to be followed twice more by Nicolas Anelka. Nick was on fire yesterday. I'm not sure if you noticed, but Anelka's goal celebration was a bit different than usual. He put his hands together like in handcuffs. Apparently that was directed to the French Football Federation. He even commented afterwards: "It was just something for the French Federation about what happened at the World Cup". Funny, 18 matches game ban, really?
The second half was a bit different though. We started well, with Daniel Sturridge scoring his first goal in Europe followed by some funky dance moves ! Who said that only Brazilian and African players can dance? Nice moves... After that the picture changed. We looked a bit sloppy in possession and a bit too relaxed. There were some horror goalkeeping moments by Cech (which I forgive him for, just don't do it again).
Zilina's goal was a comedy of errors by our defence ! Cech punched the ball into Ivanovich's head and into the goal. That probably makes up from Kalou's goal at the weekend. We are even now, no more mistakes !
Overall, good performance, extremely please with how Anelka did in the absence of suspended Drogba. He had a fantastic game ! I was very happy to see our youngsters coming in as well. Sturridge had a solid game, didn't see much of Kakuta after he came in but I really hope he plays more this season as he looks very good on the ball. Didn't see much of McEachran either, only the fact that he has a slightly oversized head, and Van Aanholt didn't get much time on the pitch.
Now let's wait for the weekend and hope for another good performance against Blackpool ! Also, let's hope for a hack fest between Man United and Liverpool with a lovely draw as a result ! See you at the weekend !
Mrs Footy - Please leave your comments !
P.S. Keep your eyes on the blog's pictures next week as I'm going to Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea and Newcastle ! Let's see if I get some good ones !
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