Polo7 3,496 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I know I'm not making much sense right now (and I didn't say Costa wasn't influential, to be fair) but seriously tho, Hazard was absolutely amazing.I agree. When we were playing bad he took the initiative and reminded the others exactly how to play. But COSTA scored a hattrick! Cmon....change your vote....you know you want too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 The guy who scored 3 goals wasnt influential LOL! Dont get me wrong Hazard was amazing but Costa scored 3 goals....thats automatic MOTM.I know I'm not making much sense right now (and I didn't say Costa wasn't influential, to be fair) but seriously tho, Hazard was absolutely amazing.I have a similar feeling, that's why I said Hazard was the 'enabler'. When we were lost and being ridiculously dominated by them (ridiculous by how easy they made it look, they were actually a very team and I think they'll continue to surprise others) Hazard took it in his hands to turn this around. And then he fired up the team and then Costa scored and never stopped.In a way I feel like if Hazard didn't have a good day in the office, we wouldn't have dominated them like that (maybe we could have won anyway, but he was instrumental in the way we turned the match 180 degrees). Then Diego Costa did his thing and some more. So I understand saying Hazard was more influential, although I don't necessarily agree. He was influential in a way and Diego in another. We don't even need to choose one between them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdpeak 29 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 CHELSEA VS SWANSEA 13/9/14 HIGHLIGHTShttp://www.matchdrama.com/chelsea-vs-swansea-13914-highlights-watch-online-video-free-football/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borriske 330 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 wut?My thoughts exactly.Back on topic, I voted Costa. But then agein hazard...90 touches, 93% pass completion, 9 dribbles, 5 shots on goal (whoscored) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1980 1,425 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I also wanted to say that almost the entire team was tidy with their passing today. No so many silly misplaced passes as against Everton. I think we should play our second half formation&players in the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 We should be getting used to goal fests with the sort of midfield and that big man up front. Little shaky at the back but our defenses tend to improve as the season progresses. So not a lot to complain there.Today was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Response of champions? I feared for us a little bit with the start we got off to.For me quite the contrary. For once in a very long time I was actually very confident we'd at least score 2. Couldn't say that last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Special mention to Mourinho for that half time change. That change was responsible for that second half performance.Diego, I'd give you my Playstation. Games and controllers included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion 2,476 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 For me quite the contrary. For once in a very long time I was actually very confident we'd at least score 2. Couldn't say that last season.Granted I started watching the match from 30 minutes onward, I never felt like we would lose the game. We were in absolute control the entire time I've been in front of my tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeronimo 130 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Special mentions to Hazard and Cesc who had brilliant games. Really got us back into the game. But MOTM has to automatically go to Costa. A striker of the highest caliber. Perfect for the prem and perfect for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_President 404 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 For me quite the contrary. For once in a very long time I was actually very confident we'd at least score 2. Couldn't say that last season.Agree, it's lovely watching us and knowing that even if we go 1 down we will/can pull goals back fairly easily. I had every confidence we would win after their goal despite our start. It's a great feeling to have and one that has been missing for Chelsea fans for quite some time. There will still be those that flap at the first sign of trouble, however, and start with their hyperbolic and reactionary criticism of just about any player on the pitch (or even Mourinho himself)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 For me quite the contrary. For once in a very long time I was actually very confident we'd at least score 2. Couldn't say that last season.Hmm, I dunno. I thought we were a bit lucky Swansea didn't add to their lead because we were hanging on a bit at that point. Routledge had a good chance from JT's glanced clearance and Gomis also should've done better with the half volley/volley pretty central in front of goal. I was delighted at it being just 0-1 at the half hour mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 This is Costa's league, we are all just mere spectators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azpinator 2,325 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Costa - Hazard - Fabregas is the new MAZACAR... FAZASTA? COZAGAS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrcfc 461 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I think the best three players in the league are Costa, Hazard and Fabregas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ljpaddock 187 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I've just finished playing footy, any download links for the game?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhead23 1,147 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 WTF, Costa!!!! Someone is going to get killed by the end of the season ... Hazard was just determined as if there was fire behind him.. Fab, Ramiers, Oscar, Costa, Matic, Azpi, Cahill, Ivan.. entire team went into the next gear in the next half .. great to see a bloody gritty performance from the lads ... Keep the momentum going ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayZ 201 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 If I remember correctly, Costa is the 4th player to score a hat trick for Chelsea this year..other 3 being Hazard,Schurrle and Eto'o..Am I right?(I rarely am with these kinds of stats though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Costa - Hazard - Fabregas is the new MAZACAR... FAZASTA? COZAGAS? Cofazard!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneChan95 225 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Costa would be MOTM followed closely by Cesc and Hazard. Honestly, if Hazard maintains this level of performance it wouldn't really matter how many goals and assists he directly claims. In my opinion, he is the catalyst to our offense. Without him, we may have never got off the mark. It was amazing to see how he was constantly pressuring them and eventually it paid off. Our defence does look shaky though, and this is the consequence of playing a more offensive game. It's still early days and I expect Mou will eventually sort it out and minimise such chances. My one concern would be that we might burn out a bit early with our higher intensity and start picking up injuries. Thankfully we have good squad depth. I think we should go all out for the next 2 games and play more fringe players in the CoC to rest our more important ones. A draw at the Etihad would be a decent result. However, if we manage to pull away from our main rivals now, it would take a great effort from them to catch up to us. I recall Fergie commenting how difficult it was to play catch up with Mou. A bit optimistic, but we might just lead all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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