We officially reached the semi-finals of the Champions League early this morning. Although the result was never quite in doubt, miracles do tend to happen when you see MU getting lucky with a 7-1 win over Roma. I overslept and did not manage to catch the match this morning. Perhaps, I will catch some of the highlights after work. From the reports that I read, we were professional and rested most of our key players. Would Chelsea be dreading of another repeat in 2005? Fact of the matter, we are going to play the Abramovich boy toys for the third major semifinal in three years. We are leading the count by 2-0 by the way. It could prove to be another nail biter and if we do progress through, it is going to be another classic which ever team we face in Athens. Our eternal rivals, SCUM United or our historical rivals, cocky Milan. I am drooling on the thought of our 6th European Cup already.
Back to the football, last weekend we had a pretty good win over Reading with Kuyt finally rediscovering his goal scoring touch. Seeing Pennant crossing the ball for the winning goal was brilliant. It was one of the most accurate crosses I have seen this season. Timed to perfection and finding the man to nod the ball home. In the league, 3rd place should be sealed if we do not make another major slip ups. We are garnerring enough momentum to carry us through the Champions League campaign and towards the start of next season. Let's see whether Mr. Hicks and Mr. Gillet is generous enough to buy us a Villa or an Eto'o since both of them stated their preference for Liverpool.
The funny thing about this season's European campaign is I feel that our team has not been really tested yet. Even the Barcelona game was more comfortable than anyone could have expected. We are progressing smoothly without any hoo-ha or much expectations. Let the expectations be on the two English 'giants'. Two semifinals in 3 years is fantastic. It is the elite tournament in Europe, mind you! Let's see whether we can make it 2 Cups in 3 years. That would be fantastic!
Come On, Rafa! Come On, Boys!! Let's give Mourinho a farewell gift before he gets sacked by Abramovich. :P
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Man, Roma just rolled over and die :(
Eto'o > Villa
Chelsea, again? Hmmmm oh well we'll just have to knock them out yet again . They never learn do they?
I can't say I am dremaing of a 6th yet, rather take Rafa's words of "one match at a time". Now that our boys are peaking, I hope we can carry this momentum all through the end of the season.
COME ON CHELSEA LET'S DO IT !
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