Chelsea vs Manchester City
Match pulse
CHEAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| MNC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Who won: Chelsea 2-0
Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-0 on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Stamford Bridge. Goals for Chelsea: David Luiz (78') and Ramires (90'+2').
Play by play
- 94'
Two goals from a pair of Brazilians were enough for Chelsea. Man City looked like they might hold out, but once they went behind, they never looked like finding a goal.
- 94'
<b>FULL TIME</b> A hard-fought and deserved win for Carlo Ancelotti's team against a disappointing Manchester City.
- 93'
Two victories over both Manchester clubs, it would look like Chelsea are beginning to rediscover their best form.
- 92'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>David Luiz</b> picks up a booking for a wreckless challenge. A blemish on his copy book.
- 91'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> <b>Ramires will a superb solo effort to seal the win!</b> The Brazilian with a neat Cruyff turn 30-yards from goal, he then advances beyong Kolarov and Barry before slotting a firmly-struck side-foot effort past Hart!
- 90'
<b>FOUR MINUTES ADDED TIME</b>
- 89'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Kolarov</b> is booked for a tackle from behind on Drogba.
- 88'
Chelsea corner, Didier Drogba attempts to work an angle for a shot on goal before Kolarov blocks.
- 87'
Petr Cech, who has largely been a spectator today, leaps to catch a Balotelli flick on from Micah Richards' long throw.
- 86'
Can Man City create one chance? They haven't really looked like scoring all afternoon.
- 85'
Dzeko again attempting to force and effort on goal, only to be denied by Luiz. It's been another impressive performance from the Brazilian.
- 84'
Yuri Zhirkov was allowed to run and run at the City defence before he was eventually stopped. Chelsea look full of confidence since the goal.
- 83'
Man City look a beaten team at the moment, there is no sense there is a goal on the cards for them.
- 82'
Didier Drogba again with a threatening delivery, which narrowly evades Essien and Luiz.
- 81'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Gareth Barry</b> into the book for a trip on Ramires. Another free kick to Chelsea...
- 80'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Mario Balotelli and Adam Johnson on for Yaya Toure and James Milner</b>
- 79'
Chelsea finally get the goal their more adventurous approach probably merits. City are set to ring the changes...
- 77'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> <b>David Luiz gives Chelsea the lead!!!</b> Drogba whips in a fantastic free kick, Luiz peels away and directs a powerful header beyond Joe Hart. The England goalkeeper gets a hand to it, but it's not enough.
- 77'
Chelsea with another free kick, as Micah Richards crudely brings down Luiz near the corner flag...
- 77'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Yuri Zhirkov on for Salomon Kalou</b>
- 76'
Kolarov's ailment is not as bad as first feared as Barry trips Anelka...
- 75'
Kolarov sweeps to shoot, but is blocked by Luiz. The Serbian instantly signals for treatment...
- 74'
Edin Dzeko gets back to do some defensive work and heads the free kick away.
- 74'
Kolarov leaps with Ivanovic and fouls the Serbian, Chelsea free kick...
- 72'
Toure is back on his feet and looks fine to continue. James Milner is penalised for a handball near the Chelsea corner flag.
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