The win is not in vain, that much I am certain. Yes, we did thrash our opposition by 6 - 1, and yes, we are not through to the last 16 of the Champions League, just the outcome we all feared. However, considering we have had a winless run of 6 games in all competition, 7 in the league, this win is just what we have been looking for.
The first half began very brightly indeed for the Blues. We had dominated possession, and kept attacking, unlucky not to find goals in the early minutes, and shockingly conceded the first penalty of the game, only for our hero Cech to make another wonderful save. Then it was our turn with the penalty, but Hazard was unable to convert. But then we had another penalty in quick succession, and this time, a confident Luiz didn't disappoint. The first half ended with a smart pass by Moses, and a run + a calm finish by Torres.
The second half didn't start as well, in fact we conceded just inside 21 seconds. However it was not to worry, as soon enough we had another goal, a brilliant header by Cahill towards the top corner. As of this moment the game was flowing our way, and it looked all over, especially when Torres netted his second of the night. Then it was followed by a Juan Mata goal, and another by substitute Oscar. The makes it six, and while seemingly in vain as Juventus won in Donetsk, leaving us having to settle for Europa League.
It was certainly a bright performance by the squad, just the light we had been looking for, having been in the dark for the past month. The fans were as supportive as they could be, at least from what I observed. The players linked-up well with one another, especially in the front four. The spirit was there, and the sharpness was there too. Many positives to be taken for the night, we can only hope that we can continue in the league with this kind of performance.
Our 'misfiring' striker Fernando Torres scored two for the night, and could've had a hat-trick as well. The difference I saw with Torres this time, was that of his movement. He made more runs behind defenders and that is just what he needed to do. It was good that recently he had been able to make some holds, some passes and flicks, but what he need to be doing is this, making runs behind defenders, take risks, and one or two are bound to be goals. These two goals will be a boost for him, and I hope his form can continue as well.
In conclusion, the win was not so much in vain, it is a much needed win, and although the outcome didn't matter, I can't help imagining how our spirit will be should we lost. Now that we have an important, confident win, we can only hope we can bring it on to our next match, which is against Sunderland, before going on to the country of the rising sun, hopefully being able to win the Club World Cup for our first silverware of the season. #CFC
Links:
http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3001537/title/match-report-chelsea-6-fc-nordsjaelland-1
http://www.goal.com/en/match/93631/chelsea-fc-vs-fc-nordsj%C3%A6lland/report
http://www.goal.com/en/match/93631/chelsea-fc-vs-fc-nordsj%C3%A6lland/player-ratings
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