Chelsea vs Barcelona in the First leg UEFA Champions League 2011/2012

Didier Drogba became Chelsea’s hero of the victory at home to Barcelona in The Champions League semi-final first leg on Thursday (19/4) early morning.Goals from the Ivory Coast striker’s in the Stamford Bridge was a decisive victory of The Blues against Barcelona.

                

                

            Drogba’s goal came in the first half injury time,could not be separated from frank Lampard in a creative flair behind the attack.Lampard provide a long pass to Ramires that the ball cleverly to Drogba.Drogba shot which goalkeeper Victor Valdes failed block was the only shot on goal belong to The Blues.The host just off four shot in the match,Barca’s versus 24 shots.However,none of the six shots on goals Barcelona is to produce a goal.

                             

The victory was also inseparable from the careful decission of Di Matteo in choosing a starter.He rolled down Drogba in the first minute with a backing Fernando Torres.In midfield,Di Matteo believes the quartet Frank Lmapard,John Obi Mikel,Raul Meireles,and Ramires a hardworking type.Juan Matta became the bridge between midfield and forward.Terry also succesfully raise the defense that a meeting with Garry Cahill.Toughness of the blues back line and goalkeeper Petr Cech slick performance repeatedly parried attacks Guardiola’s side.This victory make The Blues a step ahead of rivals in the hunt for the final ticket.