CrankThatCrabtree
Apr 28 2009, 12:30 PM
I'm going to miss most of the Chelsea v. Barca game but I'll catch the end of it as I have class in 30 minutes. Tomorrow I'll be rooting hard for Arsenal as I really can't stand Man U and I love Van Persie and Theo Walcott.
I think the aggregate score for Barca and Chelsea after 2 weeks will be 6-5, I just have no idea who the 6 will be.
ThaDeisel
Apr 28 2009, 07:43 PM
well since i watched the whole game, i can tell you that it probably wont be 6-5 because ended in scoreless draw! Barca dominated from start to finish and missed their opportunities! chelsea had a couple of opportunities of their own of a couple of Barca miscues, but drogba and co. could not finish!
CrankThatCrabtree
Apr 29 2009, 12:24 AM
I didn't think Chelsea would be playing Mikel Obi and Essien at the same time, when they did that I knew it would be a low scoring affair. I'm interested in what their strategy will be when Ashley Cole is back in the lineup, they might feel like they can open it up more.
woody4
Apr 29 2009, 07:34 AM
QUOTE (CrankThatCrabtree @ Apr 29 2009, 06:24 AM)

I didn't think Chelsea would be playing Mikel Obi and Essien at the same time, when they did that I knew it would be a low scoring affair. I'm interested in what their strategy will be when Ashley Cole is back in the lineup, they might feel like they can open it up more.
Its what you do when your Away in the CL. A draw was a great result for them, and if I am not mistaken they played with Mikel and Essien vs Juventus as well.
ptdsoccer16
Apr 29 2009, 09:57 AM
bosingwa didnt do half bad against messi for being a makeshift fullback. yea he got turned inside out once or twice but messi didnt score.
catluv
May 1 2009, 04:26 PM
QUOTE (CrankThatCrabtree @ Apr 29 2009, 01:24 AM)

I'm interested in what their strategy will be when Ashley Cole is back in the lineup, they might feel like they can open it up more.
I think you're right that when Cole is back they'll be more attacking, because they'll feel more comfortable with Cole back there. I bet Chelsea starts with Drogs and Anelka up front and will play more like the Chelsea you normally see.
QUOTE (ptdsoccer16 @ Apr 29 2009, 10:57 AM)

bosingwa didnt do half bad against messi for being a makeshift fullback. yea he got turned inside out once or twice but messi didnt score.
Admirable game by Bosingwa for sure.
FreshClub22
May 4 2009, 01:08 PM
barca will most likely pull it out, they have too much talent and experience to lose
ThaDeisel
May 4 2009, 02:00 PM
yeah i think Barca are too good to lose this one! and im hoping Arsenal can somehow make a comeback in the other game!
ptdsoccer16
May 4 2009, 03:09 PM
my money is on Man U. but thats just cause im a Man U fan. haha
CHDawgFan
May 6 2009, 03:40 PM
The Manchester vs Arsenal game was awesome!! Manchester dominated the entire game!! Ronaldo was on top of his game!!! Good Luck to Manchester United!!
ptdsoccer16
May 6 2009, 04:03 PM
the Chelsea Barcalona game was even better. to be completely honest i turned off the tv after the red card was given to barca which was a huge mistake. WOW!!! what a game.
tiger19
May 6 2009, 07:20 PM
What a horrible officiating job by the ref. Exactly what constitutes a handball. I was hoping for a Man U vs Barcelona final cuz im sick of watching two EPL teams for all the trophies. However, that was quite a sad situation for Chelsea. I thought Ballack was going to tackle the ref. He gave a red card when he shouldnt. He gave a foul for Chelsea when he Shouldn't. And he missed some very important hand ####.
But oh well. Man U will beat Barcelona anyway.
FreshClub22
May 6 2009, 07:27 PM
manu vs barca is the finals
this match up is going to be a great one, both have explosive power and defense, im a barca fan so im gonna say they are gonna pull this one out
3-2
ptdsoccer16
May 6 2009, 08:32 PM
QUOTE (tiger19 @ May 6 2009, 08:20 PM)

What a horrible officiating job by the ref. Exactly what constitutes a handball. I was hoping for a Man U vs Barcelona final cuz im sick of watching two EPL teams for all the trophies. However, that was quite a sad situation for Chelsea. I thought Ballack was going to tackle the ref. He gave a red card when he shouldnt. He gave a foul for Chelsea when he Shouldn't. And he missed some very important hand ####.
But oh well. Man U will beat Barcelona anyway.
agreed. the officiating in both games wasnt the best. in fact.. it was horrible. and i though both ballack and drogba were going to tackle the ref. haha o well. im saying Man U not just because im a Man U fan.. but because Barcelona is missing their two outside fullbacks and Marquez. danny alves is a huge position to fill just because of the attacking strength he brings as a defender.
think puyol will get the start? or is he hurt or something?
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