Chelsea vs FCSB, 2nd Leg Chelsea win 3-2 on aggregate
Match pulse
CHEAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| FCSB | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Who won: Chelsea 3-1
Chelsea beat FCSB 3-1 in 2nd Leg Chelsea win 3-2 on aggregate on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Stamford Bridge. Goals for Chelsea: Juan Mata (33'), John Terry (58') and Fernando Torres (71'). Goals for FCSB: Vlad Chiriches (45').
Play by play
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It wasn't pretty at times, but Chelsea did what they needed to make sure they are in the hat for the quarter-finals on Friday.
- 95'
And that's it, the whistle goes at Stamford Bridge
- 95'
Still playing.
- 94'
Superb run from Torres, skipping along the byline and pulling a fine cross back for Benayoun who cannot find the back of the net with a flick.
- 94'
Into time added on after time added on.
- 93'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Rafa wastes some time by bringing Benayoun on for Hazard
- 92'
Chelsea sitting back now, seeing out time. And Rusescu is penalised for a foul in the Chelsea box.
- 91'
Three minutes to be added on. You cannot see Steaua getting a goal.
- 90'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Mata is replaced by Victor Moses and gets a standing ovation.
- 90'
Chelsea try and work the corner back into possession but they give it away.
- 89'
This is where Chelsea want the ball.
- 89'
Corner to Chelsea, played short to Torres who feeds in Mikel - his shot deflects behind for another corner.
- 88'
Torres takes, seemingly full of confidence and sends Tatarusanu the wrong way ... but the ball crashes back off the bar. That would have put this game to bed.
- 87'
MISSED!
- 87'
Torres to take....
- 87'
Definitely penalty, Hazard cuts inside and Bourceanu hangs out a foot.
- 86'
<b>PENALTY TO CHELSEA</b>
- 85'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Rapa is replaced by Adi Rocha Filho
- 84'
Long range effort from Latovlevici which Cech takes on the bounce.
- 83'
<b>Opta Stat:</b> Fernando Torres scored his first Europa League goal of the season with his 16th shot of the competition.
- 82'
Steaua desperately need a goal now, but are struggling to raise themselves. They look a very tired team.
- 81'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Ashley Cole for a late challenge on Poparadu
- 80'
Another half chance for Torres, this time he puts his effort a yard wide of the near post.
- 79'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Pires Leandro is on for Cristian Tanase