Chapter 132 - Chelsea(3)

The first half ended with the score 1-0. Southampton got to break Chelsea's net through Kazuki's goal. Entering the break, the coaches of both teams was began their respective instructions to their teams. Mourinho clearly scolded the Chelsea players.

There were many opportunities for Chelsea to score but unfortunately they failed to take them. In a normal game, throwing away chances like that was not a problem but in facing Southampton who have a ferocious striker like Kazuki then throwing away opportunity was a fatal blunder.

Having a striker like Kazuki made Southampton more capable to take advantage from every opportunity. This was reflected in the data in the first half Chelsea completed 7 shots on target while Southampton only 3. Chelsea also recorded 57 possession balls compared to 43. You could say Chelsea really dominated from all aspects except goals.

Meanwhile, George himself reminded his players to be careful. Any big club should not be underestimated. To secure the lead, Southampton must minimize the mistakes. Against Chelsea George still didn't dare hold the ball too long, he told Southampton's players to attack as soon as possible when they got the ball.

The match started again. Southampton started the second half kick-off. They started to stretch the formation and started built an attack. In the 47th minute, Southampton immediately launched an attack. Hilton stepped forward and received a pass from Dean Smith. He then sent the ball to Okhalo when Dusan tried to steal the ball from him. Okhalo dribbled the ball forward. He gave the ball to Orlando. Orlando held the ball and guarded it.

Orlando gave the ball back to Okhalo. Okhalo launched a long pass to the left. Kounde dueled in the air, he managed to head the ball into the middle. Bennet snatched the ball before Oscar. He then gave the ball back to Kounde. Kounde dribbled the ball into the penalty box.

Kounde immediately gave a pass to the right side. Rustan came in to receive the ball with his chest and kicked the ball firmly. Peter Krech caught the ball well. Krech was clearly very well trained, Rustan's shot was too positive so it was easy for Krech to catch the ball.

In the 50th minute, Ivano snatched the ball from Kounde. He then gave the ball to Oscar. Oscar pushed the ball with his heel through the gap between Bennet's legs. He then turned and ran past Bennett and chased after the ball. Not only that, he also sent the ball to Azpilicueta.

Azpilicueta took the ball across the halfway line. After that he gave it to Ramires. Ramires tricked Orlando with a fake move. Then he brought the ball to the front of the penalty box. Immediately, Ramires provided a cross towards the penalty box. Dusan raised his feet trying to meet the ball but failed the ball past Dusan and went out of the field.

Dusan looks frustrated. He then apologized to Ramires. Chelsea's chances wasted again. On the side of the field, Mourinho was seen telling several players to warm up. The tactician was clearly not satisfied with the performance of some players. He wanted to replace these players.

In the 58th minute, Orlando crashed with Ramires' body, causing the midfielder to lose his balance. After that he pulled the ball from Ramires feet. Then he gave the ball to Simone. Simone spin the ball to avoid chasing Lambert.

Then he gave the ball to Freddy. The right-back bounced the ball forward with his feet. He then chased the ball quickly. Just as Freddy was about to collide with Oscar, he changed direction. Freddy then gave a cut pass to Bennet which escaped Oscar's guard.

Bennet received the ball but Cole stepped forward and tried to interfere Bennet. Bennett gave the pass to Kounde. Kounde immediately met the pass with a powerful shot. The ball spun towards the center of the net. Kazuki who was only guarded by David Ruiz immediately received the pass and gave a shot towards the goalpost. Too bad Peter Krech's reaction this time was so good. He managed to block Kazuki's kick.

In the 66th minute, Zelatta got the ball from Lambert. He then dribbled the ball slowly forward. Then he pushed the ball forward. Freddy followed him quickly. Zelatta suddenly stopped and pushed the ball horizontally into the box. Zelatta passed Freddy and entering the box.

He then gave the pass to Dusan. This time Dusan was guarded tightly so the player headed the ball backward. Lamvert received the ball and pass it to Hazard. Hazard pushed the ball forward and gave a shot towards goalpost. Okhalo still had time to reach out and tackle Hazard's kick.

Chelsea chance again failed. This time Southampton, who had finished stacking players in the penalty box, made it difficult for Chelsea to attack them.

In the 70th minute, Southampton got a chance to counterattack. Dusan Removic's kick was caught by Dean Smith. He then threw the ball to the left. Benson received the ball. He immediately gave a pass to Kounde because Hazard was chasing him. Kounde went down to provide the pass to Orlando. Orlando dodged Ramires and kept Ramires' body away from the ball with his hands.

Orlando passed the ball to Bennett. Bennett received the ball and showed a rainbow flick. He passed Oscar and dribbled the ball to the front of the penalty box. After that he gave the ball to Rustan. Rustan received his dribble a bit backwards when Freddy immediately passed Rustan. Rustan immediately gave Freddy a through ball. Freddy received the ball and provided a cross into the middle of the penalty box.

The goal keeper, Peter Krech stepped forward and picked up the ball in the air. Kazuki didn't have time to head in the Southampton attack which ended in failure. Even so Southampton was still able to maintain its lead.

In the 76th minute, Chelsea made a substitution. Mourinho entered Victor Dembaba to replace Dusan Removic. He also included John Mikel Obi to replace Oscar. Meanwhile Southampton also made their substitutions, including Wright-Phillips to replace Kounde. Then entered Ryan to replace Bennet.

In the 81st minute, Southampton got another chance. John Mikel Obi made a mistake. He gave Cole a pass that was too weak, so Ryan easily sabotage the pass. He immediately gave Kazuki a breakthrough pass. Unfortunately, the pass was too strong that Kazuki didn't have time to reach it. Peter Krech saved the pass first.

In the 88th minute, Chelsea got a free kick in front of the penalty box. This time Hazard became the executor of the free kick. In front of the ball he stood with Zelatta. The referee blew the whistle, Zelatta was running forward then jumped over the ball. At that time Hazard immediately kicked the ball. The ball slid past the player's wall and into the goalmouth Victor Dembaba jumped and changed the ball direction. The ball was entered the goalpost. Chelsea equalized.

This result maintained to the end.. Southampton was held to a draw by Chelsea.