mnmontero 78 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm disappointed but i accept it.what happened around the 18 minute mark when everybody started clapping and standing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 good protection leads to happy defenders.Nothing special about defense line performance--they did well--but it was all about teamwork and defending from the entire team.Juve dominated the midfield midweek (was watching it at a pub in italy--I was very quiet for a number of reasons). The second goal was very telling in that 3 midfield juve players went forward without challenge and no Chelsea player tracked back. Ridiculous defending from the midfield.TBH, I have my doubts we can play with this midfield. Some of these players cannot defend at all and well told to do so, like today, they cannot contribute up front. I hope I'm wrong here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Dave motm, not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 1. Dave MOTM2. The defense shape was there3. Even Luiz looked good (except for the far crosses)4. Torres, no comment. 5. The maestros didn't look good - as our attack in general6. We need someone who can play the ball forward in the pivot. A real regista (BDB anyone? lol). All by all, I am 'ok' with a draw. Really wanted to see us win this though. Sucks to be number 4 after such start of the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 So yeah, we got a clean sheet, first since September 22nd. Major defensive improvement, great work rate from the wingers to get up and down and help the FBs. Better shape than under Robbie by far. If we'd have gotten a few more shots on target or even a goal everyone would be fucking raving about Rafa. Good signs, if we get a win at Fulham and another one against West Ham then half of the people against Rafa will easily be turned within 3 games. Can't believe how embarrassing the chants about Rafa were, give the bloke a chance. Makes some of the fans look like bellends, we sacked a manager last year and won 2 trophies... makes me wonder are our fans spoiled brats? We will win at least one trophy this year under Rafa for sure. Either the Club world cup or Capital one cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Although it was 0-0 this match, I'm not so dissapointed as I expected me to be.We can clearly see big improvements in our defence. Defence, even without Terry looks surprisingly good. David Luiz showed today that he can be serious about defending and this is a big milestone in his career. Ivanovic, Azpilicueta and Cole were all brilliant and have done some crucial tackles to keep our net empty.Our midfield look okay, I still think we need to bring another pivot player, but I can't blame either Mikel or Ramires for anything today. They both made really nice interceptions during the match.Our magic trio of Mata, Hazard and Oscar didn't look so well today, I think those tree, especially Mata are just tired. But who can blame them, they played so much time this season, they clearly need a rest.Torres looked really motivated today and had couple of good chances. He showed passion and will to score, but City played really defensively and it would be really hard for anyone to score (maybe one chance could be used, but nothing more). Other than that, I have nothing to say about this game. Man of the match is Cech without any doubts, because he again showed, why he is top class goalkeeper.And please take into the count, that it's really hard for Rafa. It isn't his fault that Abramovich sacked Di Matteo really. If you don't want to support him, okay, don't. But please, just don't boo him. It's really not good.#KTBFFH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonBLUE 819 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Happy (fairly), considering the shit that has gone on lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 This game reminded me why I dreaded playing against Benitez's Liverpool. This was a classic Liverpool performance in big games but back then they had Torres who would do something special to win them games. Sometimes it was Gerrard.Awful offensive play today imo. Defensively we were good, good shape as well. But we lack the pace needed up front for such a approach, couldn't hit them quickly on the break. Leading to a very boring match.At least we managed a clean sheet. Ivanovic was good, Azpilicueta was great.I can already see the great effect Benitez has on Torres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Fong 2,776 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm disappointed but i accept it.what happened around the 18 minute mark when everybody started clapping and standing?It was the 16th. A tribute to RDM. He worn No.16 for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 what happened around the 18 minute mark when everybody started clapping and standing?At 16 minute mark... It was for Robbie, 16 was his shirt number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluephoenix 1,131 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm disappointed but i accept it.what happened around the 18 minute mark when everybody started clapping and standing?it was 16th minute ... appreciation for RDM as he was our number 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm disappointed but i accept it.what happened around the 18 minute mark when everybody started clapping and standing?16 Minute- For RDM. He's Number As chelsea's Player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las7 951 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Just very poor front three today, solid in defense. No surprise that the three attacking players who have played the most this season were completely ineffectual:Mata - 2 key passes; 3 times dispossessed; 0 shotsHazard - 2 key passes; one time dispossessed; 3 turnovers; 0 shotsTorres - 0 key passes; 4 times dispossessed; 2 turnovers; 1 shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 wow... what a difference this match was from the matches under rdm's reign... benitez is a tactical genius... we played so differently i wanted to tear some1's head apart.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Pretty shit from both teams in truth but a clean sheet against City is a good start. Well earned point. I gave Mikel my MOTM because he did so well breaking their stuff up and starting our attacks although our attacks were pretty. They were much more physical and powerful than us so it needed Mikel to do a job, he was excellent. Azpi was excellent too, so happy we seem to have a proper right back at last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 It could have been much worse, and i was happy we kept a clean sheet. We are 5 points of the lead, not great but lets not get too annoyed, it could be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Fong 2,776 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Yes Mazacar and Torres were poor but I'm not going to blame them. Firstly they are tired by playing too much lately, secondly Citeh fouled all the time! It doesn't need a leg breaking foul to stop you, a little push on the back will make you lose balance and lead to possession lost. Foy let them from the first minute and it wad just getting worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 A clean sheet, I had already forgotten those exist at Chelsea!Solid at the back but we had fuck all going forward and overall the performance wasn't anywhere near good enough. To get only one shot on target, that being a desperate free kick from 40 yards, is unacceptable. Benitez needs to find the right balance between defense and attack. With Di Matteo the three maestros had no defensive responsibilities and that resulted in a lot goals conceded but now Rafa had instructed Mata and Hazard to offer cover to the full-backs which made our attacking nearly nonexistent.Azpilicueta easily man of the match. Moses was horrible after coming on, what does it take for the manager to give Marin a chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Shot On Target- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 One Shot On Target... :ph34r: :ph34r: :fainthv9: Doesn't say everything. We got into dangerous areas but lacked the final ball (or more correctly lacked the last movement off the ball). I thought we had as much a chance to win it as city did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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