Champions League 2008-09 Thread

[Galiza Ceive]

Ufffffff. I am so happy right now!!! I still cannot believe it. Poor match and excellent defense by Chelsea. Our victory was not fair at all but... the smile is still on my face. Sorry for Chelsea (I like the team since Ferrer played there) but somehow, it will be fantastic a final Messi-Cristiano (it is not easy to dribble 10 defenders, Celticmaestro).

And understand Drogba´s reaction. I think only Piqué´s one was really penalty but still... Chelsea deserved to win and the referee was terrible.

By the way, how good are Drogba and Essien!!! they are extremely dangerous attacking and defending. They were just about to win the match by themselves.

[Edgar]

 

dream final for me

its like havin Celtics against Timberwolves on NBA finals

lifes good.

[Hoyo de Monterrey]

boscel i already got you, but TPs for all Chelsea fans... I had and still have no rooting interest, but I know heartbreak when I see it. Poor guys.

Congrats Barca! May 27th is must watch for all soccer fans, what a game that will be.

[Roy Hobbs]

PS. Here's your second of 10.

Haha.  Well, I predicted 1-0, and it ended up 3-1, so I don't know that I deserve any TPs.  But, I'm pretty pumped, so here are 10 for you, as well.

And yeah, I'm sorry I missed the match, but it doesn't surprise me in the least that Chelsea was classless in defeat.

[Edgar]

dream final for me

its like havin Celtics against Timberwolves on NBA finals

lifes good.

but AINT perfect until we win tonight!!

[Txusberg]

Hi Edgar!
Who are the Celtics and who are the Timberwolves for you? My celtics in soccer are obviously el barca so it's clear that i will root for Barcelona!
Saludos y a ganar esta noche a los Magic and what a day!!

[albas89]

Did you see Drogba at the end of the match?? He went mad and swear on camera...
I like Drogba, I'm sorry for him...

[Edgar]

Hi Edgar!
Who are the Celtics and who are the Timberwolves for you? My celtics in soccer are obviously el barca so it's clear that i will root for Barcelona!
Saludos y a ganar esta noche a los Magic and what a day!!

Igual aqui Txusberg

[celticmaestro]

Unbelievable. Iniesta is world class. Messi has disappointed in this semi and last year's semi (I hope that doesn't come back to bite me).

Ballack could have gone for those protests, Terry should have at the end and Drogba should get a lengthy ban. Incredible.

Bring on Barca, May 27th, I can't wait!

This, coming from someone who supports Christiano "the world diving champion" Ronaldo.

That label is silly and outdated. Can we move on from calling the world's best footballer a diver? I'm not slinging that at Drogba or Ballack or Anelka or Malouda or the Coles. I've even seen Terry take a tumble. Alas, we move on.

it will be fantastic a final Messi-Cristiano (it is not easy to dribble 10 defenders, Celticmaestro).

It will be a great final, and these two players are easily the world's greatest right now. I don't doubt Messi's ability, just saying that he has been very disappointing in this semi final and last year against United.

[cdif911]

I feel very voyeuristic reading this thread

[boscel33]

Unbelievable. Iniesta is world class. Messi has disappointed in this semi and last year's semi (I hope that doesn't come back to bite me).

Ballack could have gone for those protests, Terry should have at the end and Drogba should get a lengthy ban. Incredible.

Bring on Barca, May 27th, I can't wait!

This, coming from someone who supports Christiano "the world diving champion" Ronaldo.

That label is silly and outdated. Can we move on from calling the world's best footballer a diver? I'm not slinging that at Drogba or Ballack or Anelka or Malouda or the Coles. I've even seen Terry take a tumble. Alas, we move on.

it will be fantastic a final Messi-Cristiano (it is not easy to dribble 10 defenders, Celticmaestro).

It will be a great final, and these two players are easily the world's greatest right now. I don't doubt Messi's ability, just saying that he has been very disappointing in this semi final and last year against United.

Alas, but you are slinging it by saying they should have been thrown for the protests.  What difference is the protests and taking a dive.  The label is not silly or outdated, just fact.

But he only magnifies what is bad about the sport anyway.  Players over there get brushed and they go down like they have been shot.  Until the refs (huh) put a stop to it, players will continue to use it to their advantage.

My season is pretty much over at this point.  Hope the Blues can hang onto 3rd and win the FA.  Better luck next year.

I'm out....

[cordobes]

I'll never understand how people complain about the NBA officiating. This game tonight wasn't a football match; just a pure charade. Chelsea deserved to win, and the refs didn't allow Barcelona to be eliminated, just like they'd never allow ManUtd to be eliminated.

And people complain about the Chelsea players complaining? They were robbed, raped and murdered all night long.

[ACF]

I'll never understand how people complain about the NBA officiating. This game tonight wasn't a football match; just a pure charade. Chelsea deserved to win, and the refs didn't allow Barcelona to be eliminated, just like they'd never allow ManUtd to be eliminated. And people complain about the Chelsea players complaining? They were robbed, raped and murdered all night long.

Well, remember who was at the end of
that red card? It wasn't an Arsenal player
and the decision was shaky, to say the least.

I think there are different ways to
complain. The Chelsea players were
simply just classless.

[Galiza Ceive]

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It will be a great final, and these two players are easily the world's greatest right now. I don't doubt Messi's ability, just saying that he has been very disappointing in this semi final and last year against United.
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I agree on that, but my opinion is that Messi not playing well against Chelsea and to some extent last year against Man U. has to do with the kind of games played. Chelsea decided to defend close to their goal with 8-9 players making extremely difficult to find any free space. In such a situation it is not easy for players like Messi or Cristiano to produce highlights. They can still be effective but not as goods as we are (fortunately) used to.

[ederson]

Although i can`t say that barca didn`t deserve to be on the final last night`s officiating looked like wanted barce to qualify. I can`t believe that he didn`t see Pique`s hand in the box. On the other hand i the red card was a joke too.

I feel like that Chelsea went asking for it. Barca was very bad , Guardiola was sleeping on his bench and didn`t do anything to help his team , chelsea managed to miss better than excellent chances. Unforgivable! You don`t leave the monster half dead. You kill it when you have the chance. And on top of it you substitute your best player.

BTW i`ve read quotes from Gus saying that this was the worst officiatin he has seen. Sorry Gus but i think you have a memory loss so i`d like to remind you a WC2002 game Korea VS Spain