Europa League Final 2013 - Benfica 1-2 Chelsea

[hazardous 7]

This sounds stupid but i'm gonna miss Rafa when he's gone

[yuvala 2,167]

Yet again we finish the season on a high.

New contract to Lamps and Mourinho signed - to be announced soon !!

Would make it perfect..

[The Skipper 20,593]

Ramires' son has the same epic head shape as his father...

[Rambo 1,729]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ6vmUBhhMA

Judging from Frank's expression, the deal seems to be done.

[Morodo 56]

No need to be disrespectful, the fans have had a hard week, losing the title also within the same week.

Good fans to be honest, and they didn't deserve to lose this game, the only person who I do hate is Jorge Jesus, the most arrogant and bitter bastard in football, and if I remember correctly Alex Ferguson and Wenger are still around.

I dont feel pity for them because they were already mocking Porto for not winning the title etc and taking the title as certain, chering before the final games.. i don't like arrogance so..

If you hate JJ you'll love this:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/970519_10151899763223906_1155156465_n.jpg

[Kojo 4,676]

I dont feel pity for them because they were already mocking Porto for not winning the title etc and taking the title as certain, chering before the final games.. i don't like arrogance so..

If you hate JJ you'll love this:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/970519_10151899763223906_1155156465_n.jpg

Just for you!

Respect to Benfica, but I FUCKING HATE THE MANAGER.

[DDA 9,690]

Fucking yes Chels. Wasn't our greatest performance by any means but it is another show of the class that has always surrounded this club.

Did anyone see that little blonde dude who managed to sneak up with the lads when they were collecting the medals?? And no I'm not talking about Marin lol.

[Joe Cool 388]

Did anyone else notice the referee letting Benfica getting away with murder all match long? They played like dirty cunts and committed plenty of bookable fouls all across the park but were never punished for it. Rafa's lack of subs was also incredibly strange, but who cares :cfc:

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

"Everyone questioned me why Chelsea, this is my answer.”

— Eden Hazard

When did he say this? Just seems like a random twitter quote someone would make up.

[bluephoenix 1,126]

in case you want to see the match again and also the celebrations :

http://livefootballvideo.com/fullmatch/europe/uefa-europa-league/benfica-vs-chelsea

[pachman40 357]

Did anyone else notice the referee letting Benfica getting away with murder all match long? They played like dirty cunts and committed plenty of bookable fouls all across the park but were never punished for it. Rafa's lack of subs was also incredibly strange, but who cares :cfc:

did anyone else notice that Benfica played well, showed a lot of skill, took control of the game, were unlucky and wasteful in front of Chelsea's net, and their fans haven't made one negative comment on this thread. Yet you still find things to complain about. Cheers.

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

did anyone else notice that Benfica played well, showed a lot of skill, took control of the game, were unlucky and wasteful in front of Chelsea's net, and their fans haven't made one negative comment on this thread. Yet you still find things to complain about. Cheers.

Maybe I am biased, but I think most members have been pretty respectful towards the Benfica fans who subscribed.

Anyway, I liked your contribution before and after the match. Posters from other teams who behave this way are always welcome here.

[pachman40 357]

I dont feel pity for them because they were already mocking Porto for not winning the title etc and taking the title as certain, chering before the final games.. i don't like arrogance so..

If you hate JJ you'll love this:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/970519_10151899763223906_1155156465_n.jpg

As a Porto fan I wouldn't expect or want pity from you. Our rivalry doesn't belong in this forum. If you're a Chelsea fan and want to celebrate together that's one thing, but Porto had nothing to do with this game or competition.

[pachman40 357]

Maybe I am biased, but I think most members have been pretty respectful towards the Benfica fans who subscribed.

Anyway, I liked your contribution before and after the match. Posters from opposition teams who behave this way are always welcome here.

Agreed, for the most part everyone here have been great hosts and I appreciate the class shown. My comments weren't meant to generalize everyone's attitude here, it was directed at that particular post.

For the record, I know I kinda represented the opposition in this game but going forward I hope to reprise my role in the ranks of the Chelsea faithful.

[Sheva. 5,373]

The ref was rubbish. First off Ramires committed like 10 fouls and didn't get booked. Matic committed 2 yellow card offences and didn't get booked, and then Luisao on Torres looked like a pen to me. Don't really care now though since we won, but he was frustrating all game.

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

The ref was rubbish. First off Ramires committed like 10 fouls and didn't get booked. Matic committed 2 yellow card offences and didn't get booked, and then Luisao on Torres looked like a pen to me. Don't really care now though since we won, but he was frustrating all game.

^no surprise really, just the usual nuisance you get from refs. The team accepted it and got on with it, so will we as we once again won against the ref

[Joe Cool 388]

did astoundingly else notice that Benfica showed at lot of skill, took control of the game, were unlucky and wasteful in front of Chelsea's net, and their fans haven't made one negative comment on this thread. Yet you still find things to complain about. Cheers.

I never said Benfica didn't play well (because they certainly did). The only thing I said was that Benfica were remarkably dirty and the refereeing was shite, and if this is the type of thing that hurts your feelings, then boo fucking hoo.

[Thomas Williams 166]

Benfica were quite good, but that was expected by me at least. They aren't a Basel/Sparta Prague, they are UCL quality just like we are. I'm glad we had the character to beat them even though the team is obviously on its last legs after such a grueling season.

Chelsea FC certainly has had some dramatic finishes as of late, glad they're finally starting to turn in our favor.