CHELSEA FC 2022-23: AUGUST REVIEW

 

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The first month of the English Premier League has come to an end and after 5 games Chelsea F.C. are struggling in the middle of the table. After winning against Everton and a thrilling draw against Tottenham, everything has been down the hill for the 2020-21 UCL winners. 

The Blues lost badly to Leeds United in an away game. Furthermore, they also struggled against the Foxes. But they were lucky enough to win that home game with barest of margins. However, the same did not happen against Southampton and the Blues lost their second game of the season. 

At the end of 5 games Chelsea F.C. have earned 7 points and are currently placed 8th in the table. This is something which we did not expect from the Blues. If we closely look into the Chelsea side, we will find that they desperately need a striker who can convert the chances which their mid-field creates.

The transfer window closes today. Let's see will they sign someone at the very last moment. Till then one can only hope and pray for a miracle. 

CHELSEA FC 2022-23: MATCH DAY 2

 

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Chelsea F.C were playing their first home game of the season. The opponents were Tottenham Hotspurs. As a result everyone expected it to be an exciting contest. And boy. What a game it was. Chelsea got the opening goal of the game in the 19th minute as Koulibaly scored a wonderful volley. The home side retained the maximum possession of the ball and at the end of half time the scorecard read Chelsea 1- 0 Tottenham. 

However the visitors equalized in the 68th minute of the game and the game was back in level. In the 77th minute, Raheem Sterling gave a wonderful pass to Reece James and James scored. Chelsea were leading again. However as they say the game is not over till the final whistle is blown. In injury time Harry Kane scored a header and the game ended 2-2. The match ended in a draw. 

The Blues gave their best but failed to win the game. It was a wonderful game and Chelsea deserved to win. But, it was referee Anthony Taylor whose mistakes cost us the game.  

 

REAL WINS SUPER CUP AGAIN

 

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UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid were facing UEFA Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup match in Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Everyone expected an easy win for the Galacticos and that is what happened. 

Real Madrid completely dominated the game. Not only they had more shots on target, but they also had maximum possession of the ball and more number of accurate passes. In the 37th minute of the game David Alaba scored the opening goal of the game. Whereas Karim Benzema continued his scoring streak as he scored the second goal of the game in the 65th minute.

Through out the game, the German side failed to get past the Madrid defense. At the end of 90 minutes the scorecard read Real 2- 0 Frankfurt. Real Madrid were UEFA Super Cup winners once again. 

CHELSEA FC 2022-23: MATCH DAY 1

 

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Chelsea started their 2022-23 Premier League Campaign in Goodison Park against Everton. Everyone expected it to be a close contest and indeed it turned out to be one.  Chelsea FC created a lot of chances. However they were denied every time by the Everton defense. Eventually just before half time they succeeded in getting a penalty which Jorginho converted into a goal. 

In the second half, both the teams tried to break each others defense. But, no one succeeded. As a result at the end of 90 minutes the scorecard read Chelsea 1- 0 Everton. It was not a very beautiful game to watch. But, every Chelsea supporter is happy for winning the opening game in a such a tricky venue. 

As a fan we know that the club needs to improve its game if it wants to win the Premier League. But, for the time being one can celebrate 3 points and a clean sheet. 

 

THE TROPHY IS BACK HOME

 

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It has been 56 years since England won a last major football tournament.  The venue of the same was Wembley and the opponents were West Germany. Today 56 years later, the English Women's Football Team has won the UEFA Women's Championship in Wembley against Germany and has ended the country's long trophy drought.  Last year the men's team reached the final of the European Championship, but were beaten by the Italians in their own backyard.

However the women's team went a step further and has brought the trophy back home. Furthermore it is pertinent to note that the hosts [England] remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. In the group stage they beat Austria, Norway and Northern Ireland to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament.

In the quarterfinals they came from behind and beat the title favorites Spain 2-1 in the extra-time. 

The semi-final was a one sided affair as they knocked Sweden out 4-0. 

In the finals, the hosts were facing heavyweights Germany. As a result everyone expected an exciting contest. And Boy. What a game it was. The English scored the opening goal as Ella Toone chipped above the goalkeeper. However the Germans [Lina Magull] scored an equalizer and the game went to extra-time. Eventually in the 110th minute of the game Chloe Kelly scored the second goal for English and the hosts were leading again.  The Germans tried their best to get past the English defense. But, they failed. 

When the final whistle was blown, Wembley erupted in joy. After all the trophy has come back home. 

PARIS SAINT GERMAIN WINS ANOTHER TITLE

 

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French League winners Paris Saint Germain were facing FC Nantes in the Trophee des Champions in Israel. Everyone expected this game to be a one sided affair and that is what happened. PSG completely dominated the game. Barring a few occasions, Nantes never had any chance of beating the mighty PSG side. Lionel Messi scored the opening goal of the game when he got past the keeper and put the ball back into the net. 

Neymar scored a brilliant free kick just before half time and PSG were 2-0 up when the first half ended. In the second half, Ramos scored a lovely back kick goal and PSG were 3-0 up. Eventually in the 82nd minute of the game, PSG got a penalty which Neymar converted into a goal successfully. 

At the end of 90 minutes, PSG were 4-0 up with one more silverware in their trophy cabinet.