Chelsea vs Barcelona, 2nd Leg Tied on aggregate BAR win on away goals
Match pulse
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Who won: Barcelona 1-1
Barcelona beat Chelsea 1-1 in 2nd Leg Tied on aggregate BAR win on away goals on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Stamford Bridge. Goals for Chelsea: Michael Essien (9'). Goals for Barcelona: Andrés Iniesta (90'+3').
Play by play
- 99'
Congratulations to Barcelona. They didn't play well on the night but they kept going and ultimately got their reward, with their first shot on target in the match in the 92nd minute. Chelsea will point to two decent penalty shouts, but they had enough chances to win it during the game. So, its a repeat of last year's final, for the first time in Champions League history. Make sure you follow it with us here at soccernet. Thanks for your company.
- 98'
Drogba's behaviour there was utterly disgraceful, pushing away security guards to try and get at the referee. Tell you what Didier, it wouldn't have mattered had you not slotted that brilliant chance in the second half. I hope they throw the book at him.
- 98'
John Terry looks utterly crushed, Ballack looks as if he's about to strangle someone and Hiddink maintains his nonplussed expression. You have to feel for Chelsea, though my sympathy is ebbing away as Drogba tries to get at the referee, then looks directly down the camera screaming "It's a f****g disgrace." What a complete tool.
- 98'
Full time! Barca go nuts as Chelsea surround the referee. An unbelievable end to the game.
- 97'
Eto'o comes off and Sylvinho comes on as Chelsea win a free kick. Last chance saloon.
- 96'
Ballack hits a volley at goal and it hits Eto'o#s armpit. After the ref says no Ballack is right in his face, running alongside him as Barca break, almost pulling him back. He should have been sent off for that.
- 95'
Guardiola gesiculates frantically as he wants to make a change. Iniesta is coming off and Gudjohnsen, a former Chelsea player, is on. Cech goes up for the corner.
- 95'
Now it is Barca who defend in numbers as Chelsea pour forward. Terry has gone straight up front.
- 94'
Guardiola went sprinting off down the touchline a la Mourinho at Old Trafford after the goal and Barca's fans have got completely nuts. Chelsea need another goal in the next 90 seconds.
- 93'
Iniesta whacks one into the top corner as Messi squared it to him on the edge of the area after Essien's awful clearance! Amazing!
- 93'
GOAL! Iniesta!
- 92'
Great tackle by Lamaprd as Iniesta seeks a pass.
- 91'
Belletti does wonderfully well to nip round Keita but in his rush to get a shot off before Toure got there he snatched at it and tickled it wide.
- 90'
Four added minutes as Pique brings down Belletti and Eto'o sees yellow for arguing the decision.
- 89'
Another atrocious ball from Alves as the box was packed with yellow shirts. Would you Adam and Eve it, Barca haven't registered a shot on target all night.
- 88'
Messi throws his arms up in disgust as the referee denies him a free kick as Bosingwa appeared to clip his heel as he burst through into the area. Guardiola and Hiddink have a cuddle on the touchline which is nice.
- 87'
Its official: We've entered squeaky bum time.
- 86'
Lots of space at the back for Barca now and Keita gets across well to block a ball heading for Malouda. Then Lampard gets round the back and squares for Essien but its a tad behind him and Pique blocks.
- 85'
Busquets is off as Bojan comes on.
- 84'
For once a poor ball from Lampard as Anelka hung on the shoulder of Toure. Pique cuts it out.
- 83'
Changes are a coming for Barca as Bojan strips off.
- 82'
Another penalty shout! Anelka touches the ball round the corner past Pique, the ball hits the palm of his hand and the ref waves away the shout! I bet he did because of the sending off, which he's probably not so sure he got right anymore.
- 81'
Messi has been largely anonymous in this half and Barca are starting to look frustrated. Nine minutes for Chelsea to hang on and book a repeat of last year's final.
- 80'
A much better cross from Alves is headed out of his own six yard box by Alex, then Pique strides forward and has a pop but drags it wide.
- 79'
So nearly a penalty for Chelsea as Anelka looks to go round Toure, then goes down after a nudge. The referee gives a goal kick. Just about right actually, having seen the replay.
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