Betis v Chelsea

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Chelsea FC, after a cautious start to their Group G campaign, made a return to form in the first game with Real Betis Balompié on 19 October. Goals from Didier Drogba, Ricardo Carvalho, Joe Cole and Hernán Crespo made other leading contenders take notice. But Betis will seek to avenge the 4-0 defeat after mounting a challenge of their own in the earlier group games.

Source - www.uefa.com

Should a very good match, I hope atleast.

This is the line-up for Chelsea, I am hoping I get it right.

-------------------Cech----------------------

Farreira-----Gallas----Terry----Del Horno

--Essien---------Lampard------Makalele--

--SWP--------Crespo---------Robben-----

Still sticking to the conventional 4-3-3. I really think SWP and Crespo should start this one. Although I do think a high scoring draw is in order here. 2-2 is my prediction. And Liverpool qualifying first out of the two.

I have a feeling this will be another one-sided romp for Chelsea. They might be a bit bitter about all the criticism freely flying their way and they'll seek to make a resounding statement with a crushing win once again. What was it, 4-1 last time? I say 4-0 to Chelsea this time around, as Betis are in poor form right now too.

Well I really really want to see Gallas and Terry back in the centre , Ferreira on the right and Del Horno on the left.
Just want to see us getting back to our ways of keeping clean sheets regularly



This is the line-up for Chelsea, I am hoping I get it right.

-------------------Cech----------------------

Farreira-----Gallas----Terry----Del Horno

--Essien---------Makalele------Lampard--

--Robben--------Crespo-------- Cole-----

A nice and comfortable 2-0 win to see us qualify for the next stage ?

Realistically though I see Betis scoring in their home match. I think this could be an exciting match and it will be 3-1 , 3-2 , or 4-2 to chelsea. Well not sure on this one at all... I think we could end up drawing this one too coz we will surely have half an eye on Manutd coming saturday.

It would be another Chelsea romp to victory and romp to the next stages of Champions League. I guess Robben would replace a tired SWP, likewise for Crespo for Drogba.
I predict a 2-0 victory from Chelsea with Crespo getting on the scoresheet cuz i dun think he wants to play second fiddle to Drogba and prove his worth. Robben could also mark his return with a goal.
Although i dun like Chelsea i must admit that they are really good.
Poor Real Betis ...

Should be just a matter of time before Chelsea start breaking down Betis' defence. Nonetheless, looking forward to seeing highlights from the game seeing oh I am not going to be able to watch it live.

Chelsea 2 - Betis 0

Yes i am very much looking forward to this game. 3-0 i think, crespo, robben, lampard

GOAL BETIS!!!! YES!!!!!!


COME ON BETIS!!! Hold on and help kockout Jose and his army of sore losers and cheats!!!!

I prefer English teams over Spanish teams but i'm glad that Chelsea finally conceded in the Champions League. I highly doubt that Betis will win.

3-1 to Chelsea by the end.

Right now it's 1-0 to Betis.

Awesome... shame that Oliveira got injured

GOLAAAAAAZO DANI



Betis lookin' good .

Yes, could be blessing in disguise though, his sub Dani scored.....

Tery and Dani injured now....... Dani got the worst of it.......

Please betis crash chelsea tonight

Dani - i predict that he will score another goal tonight

Both ok and playing now...

Who's playing better ??

Betis in my opinion, but quite even.... Chelsea have yet to have a real chance....... one good save by Betis keeper, but not too hard. Game is getting rough though.

WOW BETIS SCORED!!!!! 1 - 0 for Betis and Betis is playing with so many injuries, I think so far its been a pretty even match hard to say whos playing better but if I have to say at the moment its Betis with the slight edge.

A shame Oliviera is injured - as usual chelsea suck when it comes to attitude and manners

OHHH!!!

Dani almost doubles the lead in the last minute of the halff...... so close!!!!

1-0 Betis at the half!

Hope they continue the current form betis - They can do it, but Doblas needs to concentrate more and Dani to score from counter-attacks

Betis have more than matched Chelsea for the half. havent given em much time on the ball, although Joaquin has been largely ineffective. Dani shoulda scored there at the end, scorcher of a shot to get Chech in the air, shoulda put that one away.
Im sure Chelsea will come all guns blistering in the 2nd half, but if betis can hold their line, they may be in to pull a shocker.

Doblas didn't get the start, they are playing the other keeper, can't remember his name.....
Contreras, that's the name.

Again i SAY - if Chelsea lose i will drink my own pee

and il upload a vid of it

Yeah.. I think I would personally ban you if you did that

YEEEEEEEES, we´re looking good today...FINALLY!!!!!!
Dani, I love this kid, always putting the game on fire!!!!!
I hope second half will be even better!!!

Yup Betis is looking good. Tough luck for them with the 2 injuries but atleast the Oliviera one was pure accidental. Missed the other injury.

In the end it turned out to be good for Betis as Danni came on and scored.
Gudjohnsen missed a sitter though.

Great new emoticons !!

Second half started,

2 changes for Chelsea: Cole out, S.W.P in: Gudjohnson out, Drogba in...


Chelsea already have a better chance in the first minute from SWP on the wing, and 2 corners already, but Betis clear.....

have there been any substitution

read the post just above yours.....

Ï was writing the question when he added it

Wow! What were Varela and Robben doing?? Nasty nosebleed

Roben brought Varela down from behind, and got knocked in the process.... free kick to Betis, but for some reason, both get yellows....... Chelsea playing ugly now, very rough... Dani was taken out in the box by Terry. Wright-Philips just kocked the keeper over when he had the ball, and Jose even got warned by the ref to shut up and go sit down...... typical, ugly, and the reason I hate chelsea... when they are down, they play ugly from top to bottom.

stop crying every team plays rougher football when they are behind

No, only teams with no class play like that when they are behind, the classy teams play clean football.

FACT.

but still - what's happening is not acceptable (tackles for behind - two injuries - what's more) - I hope the ref sends that Maurinho out

so yo think thats its only chelsea who do that.

seriously stop crying

Funny, that is exactly what the Ref said to Jose Morono

Duff on, Robben out, all subs done for Chelsea.

Makalele even getting in on the rough stuff: elbow to Dani's face.... ugly stuff.

No no, a lot of other non-classy teams resort to that type of violent play.

So no Chelski is not the only team that does that.

Summed it up brilliantly mate

More ugly play from Drogba, he gets a yellow, and shames his team in the process......

OMG that was amazing!

Essien hit both posts lol.

then real madrid is not a clasy team with all the red and yellow cards this season.

OMG - WOW a miss by essien. Finally luck as gone to the other side.

Chelsea almost get the goal, very good play actually on that one, but the post saves Betis twice.......

real betis are pathetic they are just cheats, now im no chelsea fan but if i was spanish i would be ashamed of them. Teams like that are ruining football, absolute disgrace!

how the heck did that not get in !!!!!!!!!!! Great pass from Lamps , Duff gives a good pass to drogs who cant reach it. Ball reaches SWP and the essien hits the ball ... ball rebounds of both posts into the keepers hands.
Its going to be one of those nights me thinks

Betis were very lucky there. lets see if they can hold on.

Really m8 i dont see how he shames his team ?? The keeper was the one to go up to him

why you say so, betis are one of the most entertaining sides in the leagues with their wingers, they are currently a weakened side due to the injury and so forth

Luck on the other side finally - hope it continues till the end