Goemaere 131 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Unbelievable that people thing lukaku had a shit game. If you're a lone striker playing against 3cb's you will almost definitly never get a lot of space and you willl be dubble marked all the time so what do you doyou create space for wingers and am's.tire out your defendersyou put effort defenisivlyyou run into the channelsLukaku did all that. Solid game from him, anyone who says otherwise needs to watch some Serie A and see how hard it is when playing against 3-5-1's for strikers.Motm: MosesRunner up: Van ginkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdottenx 20 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Where can I see this match? Didnt have time to see it live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Van Ginkel the obvious choice for man of the match, he was everywhere! Moses close second though.I've reserved my judgement thus far regarding Essien because to be honest the opponents in the Asia tour were a joke but last night was his first match against a half decent opposition and he still looked amazing. He could still be a great asset to the team if he stays fit and based on his performances in pre-season I want him to stay and fight for his place in the team. Been going on about wanting to sell him but I promise I'll be the first to eat the humble pie if he stays and plays even half as good as he once used to! Not saying he's back to his best or anything because we have to be realistic and accept the fact it's not happening but even a bad Essien can still be a useful player and due to his versatility an important part of the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,490 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Never liked Campagnaro since that Napoli games, typical Italian defender always being a cunt! Was it him who tried to intercept that pass that eventually looped over him for Mata's goal in that 3-1 game in Naples or was it someone else? Would be fitting if it was him tbh. i don't remember but Campagnaro did get bullied in the 2nd leg then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Rooney and we're set i think.MVG-Ramires seems like a very good pivot like i thought, when the first word comes to mind is DYNAMISM, they are everywhere! Essien also looked very well with MVG in the second half, with his experience and confidence on the ball, also made some key passes to start attacks, something we havent seen from MVG till now but i think we will.But we realy need Rooney to get to another level. The link up play is missing, the striker who could dribble and create for himself and others. The game we showed yesterday made me think that Rooney was always the right target. His control on the ball, his engine, pace, its perfect for our counter attacks and our "tiki taka" stye in the final third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svajo 153 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 * So glad for Oscar. Awesome goal! faded away a bit in the second half. Very nice actions in the first though! maybe it has something to do with the fact that he wasnt on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopchop 68 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I had a brilliant time at the game last night. So exciting to see the squad in person. Prior to the match I was able to find their hotel and watch them depart for the stadium. It was truly something standing just a couple feet from Jose and the entire squad. As far as the match goes, there really wasn't much to complain about. The red card absolutely killed the game which was the worst part about the whole experience. Moses played some of the best football he ever has in a Chelsea shirt which is highly encouraging. Van Ginkel and Ramires were both immense in midfield. MVG is a much bigger body in midfield than I originally thought when we made the signing. I think that makes a partnership with Ramires incredibly viable. Oscar's strike was phenominal, and felt a little extra special as I was wearing my Oscar jersey. Overall, the back 4 looked very solid and we were always a threat on the counter. I can't wait for the season to kick off now that I've seen the team in person. Up the Chels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 maybe it has something to do with the fact that he wasnt on the pitch Second half of the first time - funny man. I make notes after each time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton 2,120 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Terry got lucky he's fine..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qt139U4XDA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Jesus v Moses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Jesus v Moses Yeah, their Jesus might turn water into wine, but our Moses sure parted their defensive sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Another counter-attacking goal and Lukaku getting in the way of some Mata- Hazard interplay....Surely a sign of things to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNKS 508 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Lukaku is giving Moses some in that pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lover Lover 18 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Lukaku is giving Moses some in that pic.As is Terry with Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Cole was excellent ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Don't know anything about the game but nice to see Moses getting a good few shouts for motm. Sounded like a fairly typical solid Chelsea win under Jose. we will 100% win the league at least 1 in the next 2 seasons. I've never been so confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 i don't remember but Campagnaro did get bullied in the 2nd leg then. It was his poor header that led to us getting that corner which Terry scored from in the 2nd leg. Campagnaro must still be pissed about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 What was the logic off the manager and Canpagnaro leaving Napoli for Inter? Inter maybe a bigger name but their such a shite team these days it's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 What was the logic off the manager and Canpagnaro leaving Napoli for Inter? Inter maybe a bigger name but their such a shite team these days it's ridiculous.Mazzarri probably wanted a different challenge, despite where he has taken Napoli to and left them at. He probably thought he has taken them far enough and needed to go elsewhere to keep himself and motivation going. He has sometimes cut a frustrated looking figure at Napoli anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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