So, here we are again in blue with the pre-season games in the United States. First game went well, with Chelsea beating Seattle Sounders with a scoreline of 2 - 4. That is with the squad that RDM brought so far, excluding players who participated in the Euro 2012, and those who may participate in the London 2012 Olympics.
Collectively, our performance for the day wasn't as consistent and as good as we should be. But then again the squad itself is, of this moment, still more of a tryout squad. However, good news is that our new signings have shown good potential to be an integral part of the first team squad, with Eden Hazard and Marko Marin also scoring debut goals in this game. And our youngsters showed great determination and potential that in the near future they might join fellow team-mates in the first team squad.
The first half was hectic, and full of goals. We had 2 early goals in quick succession, with Lukaku scoring the first from an excellent through pass by McEachran, followed by Eden Hazard scoring his debut goal, cutting in from the left-hand side. But soon after that, we struggled to gain possession and kept getting attacked by the home side, which resulted in 2 goals by Montero, to equalise the scoreline. But then just before the interval, we had 2 other quick succession goals, by Marko Marin with a goal similar to Hazard's, and Lukaku scoring another excellent goal.
During the half-time break, Chelsea made seven changes including the senior players like Lampard, Cahill, Essien, and soon made the remaining four changes in the 63rd minute, bringing on youngsters such as Kane, Piazon, and also Saville. The second half was a bit slow, and no goals are produced. Thus, the final score remained 2 - 4.
This game is also a farewell game to Sounder's player Roger Levesque, who has spent nine years with the club. In view of our side, it was a good match, where individual skills are showing potential by the new signings & youngsters, although collectively, we weren't very consistent. However, this is just a friendly match, and it was, a win, though. So well done to the players, and also to RDM. Hope we can continue our good form into the remaining games, and into the season coming ahead soon. By the way, this season, we have the opportunity to win seven titles. Yes, Seven!!! #CFC
Links:
http://www.chelseafc.com/page/Tour_News/0,,10268~2853451,00.html
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/83592/seattle-sounders-fc-vs-chelsea-fc/report
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