Vanden Borre is booked for a high challenge on Essien as the pair went for a bouncing ball; the Chelsea man is quickly to his feet.
12'
Mourinho looks very satisfied on the Chelsea bench; a win here tonight will almost certainly guarantee their place in the knock-out stages of the competition.
11'
Gudjohnsen's ball from the centre of midfield is over-hit as he tries to spread the ball wide to Cole on the right wing.
10'
FACT: Crespo has the superb record of scoring in the Champions League for FIVE different clubs. Can you name them, readers?
9'
That early goal could signal a really tough night for Anderlecht; they will have to come out and chase the game, which will leave them open at the back. Chelsea will be licking their collective lips...
8'
GOAL! Brilliant volley from Crespo as he turns home Lampard's cross from the left after the midfielder had robbed an Anderlecht defender in a dangerous position.
7'
OOH! The home side almost take a shock lead when Wilhelmsen's cross from the right is turned just past the far post by Mpenza.
7'
Crespo has the first half-chance of the game, but Proto is quick out of his goal to snuff out the danger.
6'
...The ball is half-cleared to the edge of the box to Duff, but his first-time volley isn't struck very well and slides well wide of the far post.
5'
Chelsea win a second corner when Cole's cross from the right is deflected behind. Again Terry moves forward ominously...
5'
Anderlecht have no fear of throwing men forward, despite the obvious dangers. They have gone five games without scoring in the Champions League, and would dearly love one tonight.
4'
Chelsea, of course, are missing Makelele, their crucially-important holding midfielder. Essien is the man charged with filling the Frenchman's boots.
3'
Terry and Carvalho come forward for the corner, but Proto collects the high ball comfortably. A nice solid start by the home goalkeeper.
3'
Chelsea win the first corner of the night when Duff's attempted cross is put behind.
3'
Anderlecht, when they played against Liverpool earlier in this competition, seemed to be a very open side; that might work against them with Chelsea's counter-attacking qualities.
2'
Gudjohnsen seems to be playing very high up the pitch, almost as a second striker with Crespo, with Duff and Cole alongisde on the flanks.
1'
Chelsea mount their first attack, with Gudjohnsen spreading the ball wide to Cole, but his cross is cut out inside the penalty area.
Chelsea kick off the action.
The players are lining up in the tunnel, and are looking very spritely. It's a freezing cold evening here, and a few players have decided to wear gloves to keep their precious little mitts warm.
I'm excited about tonight, and am expecting a good open game and a fairly comprehensive Chelsea victory.
Hi, I'm Alex and I'm the man to guide you through Chelsea's trip to Anderlecht for their Champions League clash.
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