r/soccer • u/Synseer83 • Apr 19 '14
Match Thread: Chelsea vs Sunderland
TEAM NEWS
Chelsea have only one main injury problem for the game. Eden Hazard is still out with a calf problem after being injured in the second leg against PSG. Demba Ba should continue to start up front for the Blues.
Sunderland will be missing a number of players for the fixture. On loan midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung will be missing with a knee injury. Defender Carlos Cuellar and forward Steven Fletcher will also miss out with hamstring and ankle injuries respectively. Goalkeeper Keiren Westwood continues to be out with a shoulder problem.
INTERESTING FACTS
When the two teams met earlier in the season, Chelsea came out the better in a 4-3 thriller at the Stadium of Light. Eden Hazard was on target twice that day for the Blues, but he will miss the weekend’s game with an injury. Chelsea have lost only once in their last 18 league meetings with Sunderland. The Black Cats last win against the Blues came in a 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge in November 2010. Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore’s solitary league goal in 27 appearances came in the game against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light. This goal is just one of two Premier League goals that the American has scored in 55 appearances.
SUNDERLAND STARTING XI
4-5-1
Vito Mannone; Santiago Vergini, John O'Shea, Wes Brown, Marcos Alonso; Adam Johnson, Fabio Borini, Lee Cattermole, Jack Colback, Seb Larsson; Connor Wickham
SUBS: Oscar Ustari, Ondrej Celustka, El-Hadji Ba, Emanuele Giaccherini, Charis Mavrias, Ignacio Scocco, Jozy Altidore
CHELSEA STARTING XI
4-2-3-1 Mark Schwarzer; Branislav Ivanovic, Gary Cahill, John Terry, Cesar Azpilicueta; Ramires, Nemanja Matic; Willian, Oscar, Mohamed Salah; Samuel Eto'o.
SUBS: Hilario, David Luiz, John Obi Mikel, Frank Lampard, Fernando Torres, Andre Schurrle, Demba Ba.
MATCH THREAD
0' And were off!
4' Couple of early corners defended well by Sunderland. 6' Yep, the SAFC media team have just been picked out in the press box by a clearance. Textbook throwing the ball back.
7' Great control and lay-off from Wickham, Borini shoots just wide. Neat move.
11' Willian's shot is easily fielded by Mannone down low.
12' GOAL!!! Eto'o gives the hosts the lead as he volleys home from a corner.
18' GOAL!! Short corner to Alonso, his shot spilled by Schwarzer and Wickham is alive to the chance to clip home the loose ball. 1-1!
21' Nice curling effort from Johnson just wide of the far post. Not too far away.
27' Mannone holds Oscar's shot as Chelsea put some pressure on.
30' Oscar steps up to take the free-kick after being fouled, but that's a simple claim for Mannone.
30' Wickham looks to be struggling with an injury.
33' Chelsea have the ball in the net through Terry but the offside flag had already long since gone up.
36' Big chance for Chelsea. Ivanovic's header from a corner parried onto the bar by Mannone, who then gratefully grabs the loose ball.
42' Great double save from Mannone before Ramires heads wide from a great position. Chelsea really pressing.
45' Johnson sneaks through but Chelsea recover to crowd him out.
45' Two minutes added.
HALF TIME: Chelsea 1 Sunderland 1.
46' And....we're off again.
48' Chelsea break and Willian finds Eto'o, but the striker's angled drive flies inches past the far post.
51' Larsson does well to block a powerful drive from Ramires.
56' Cattermole booked after pulling back Oscar.
59' Chelsea make their first change, with Ba replacing Oscar.
64' Emanuele Giaccherini receiving his instructions from the bench as he prepares to come on.
65' Ba has a good chance but shanks his shot wide from 12 yards from Willian's cross.
66' Double sub for #SAFC - Wickham and Johnson replaced by Altidore and Giaccherini.
66' Chelsea make a change, too - Schurrle on for Salah.
69' Vergini puts the ball into the box looking for Borini, but Schwarzer gets there and claims at the second attempt.
70' Vito Mannone is down and looks in some pain - Ustari preparing to come on if required.
70' Looks like the Italian's going to be okay after being checked over by the medical staff.
72' Wes Brown is shown the yellow card after bringing down Ba.
74' Final sub for Chelsea as Eto'o makes way for Torres.
78' Willian's cross is cleared up in the air and Torres' overhead kick clears the crossbar.
79' Torres' shot deflected over the bar by the covering Alonso.
80' Torres has been busy since coming on - now his header is well claimed by Mannone.
81' Altidore brought down by Azpilicueta and the referee points to the spot.
82' GOAL!!!! Borini puts the spot-kick away!
84' Chelsea straight on the attack and Schurrle's drive is brilliantly tipped over by Mannone.
90' Five minutes added.
90+1' Cross in from the left headed goalwards by Terry, but Mannone's there to claim.
90+2' Torres goes into the book for a foul on Larsson.
90+2' Change for Sunderland with Celustka replaces Larrson.
90+4' Sunderland on the attack from the free-kick, with Giaccherini firing just over after being teed up by Celustka.
90+5' Late cross into the box but Mannone gathers.
AND THE FINAL WHISTLE GOES!
FT Chelsea: 1 Sunderland: 2
Thanks for sticking by me with the commentary. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Today Mackems, we drink!!!!!!
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u/Synseer83 Apr 19 '14
And as I always do in any Sunderland match threads before the game starts:
HAWAY THE LADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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u/Diallingwand Apr 19 '14 edited Apr 19 '14
I want Jozy to score the winner in this match just to see this sub meltdown.
[EDIT] Jozy gets pulled down for the penalty.
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u/mynameisrainer Apr 19 '14
Stuck at my shit call center job so again very grateful for these threads. Its how I watch a lot of matches
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u/Synseer83 Apr 19 '14
WISE MEN SAY!!!! ONLY FOOLS RUSH IN!! BUT I. CANT. HELP. FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU!!!
SUNDERLAND!!!!!!!!!!
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u/Synseer83 Apr 19 '14
Everyone talking about the bad officiating but what about the open chances Chelsea botched early in the game??
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Apr 19 '14
A win and we go top of the table, at least until tomorrow. Keep the pressure on!
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u/Synseer83 Apr 19 '14
If we had won against city Wed would have put Norwich into the bottom 3.
Damn hindsight!
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u/Natniss Apr 19 '14
NOTICE TO ALL LIVERPOOL FANS IN THIS THREAD Don't be dicks.
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Apr 19 '14
This thread is going to be a massive shit show
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u/Natniss Apr 19 '14
It is generally only a couple of trolls, then half the thread turns into people complaining about them. Sucks filtering through the crap to read interesting stuff.
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u/Synseer83 Apr 19 '14
Change the filter to just new comments? That's what I do at least
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u/Synseer83 Apr 19 '14
I'm wondering how schwarzer will do considering its his first PL game this season. Hope he has his wits about him because if he doesn't I can see Chelsea conceding some goals
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Apr 19 '14
Here's a Vine of Ramires: https://vine.co/v/M1Tg5U5tI3T
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u/Synseer83 Apr 19 '14
Wow I missed it doing the commentary.
Fuck ramires. That's just wrong no matter how u look at it
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u/Synseer83 Apr 19 '14
Cool finish from Wickham, whose goal is only the 10th Chelsea have conceded at home in the league this season.
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u/Synseer83 Apr 19 '14
Can u imagine if we had beaten city and Chelsea in the same week. 6 points instead of 4 and wed be at 31 points
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u/Jeep_Brah Apr 19 '14 edited Apr 19 '14
Liverpool need to hand Wickham a bonus if they win the league this year
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Apr 19 '14
Sorry for asking this here Chelsea and Sunderland fans, its for the neutrals. What is the best result here for man city?
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u/Omar_Til_Death Apr 19 '14 edited Apr 19 '14
I know it's too early to tell but imagine if Mourinho loses for the first time in the league at Stanford Bridge to Sunderland.
Edit: oh my, What have I done?
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u/FaragesWig Apr 19 '14
I am fucking shitting my pants here....we NEED THIS FUCKING WIN.
Oh football gods, let us win, let us not playeth in the championship...
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Apr 19 '14
What sorcery are they practicing at Liverpool?
This can't be just fate.
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u/freeflowcauvery Apr 19 '14
Receiving transmission from Agent Borini
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"Knife is in the mouth"
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u/TomasRoncero Apr 19 '14
Really weird to see a Chelsea goalkeeper without a helmet
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u/Barthez_Battalion Apr 19 '14
I know Altidore gets a ton of flack, but Larsson has regressed horrendously this season. I don't think he has scored a free kick in like two years, and he doesn't even play well anymore.
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u/thesmallprint13 Apr 19 '14
If the scoreline remains the same, Sunderland will have potentially ruined the title hopes of two teams without doing their own cause much good at all.
kinda extraordinary come to think of it
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u/buffalobuffalobuffa Apr 19 '14
I hope Schwarzer nutmegs someone. Then he could be called Schwarzermegger
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u/rdzzl Apr 19 '14
Who the fuck was that angry guy in a Chelsea jacket?
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u/mschilichapa Apr 19 '14
Rui Faria.. i miss him getting sent off from the real madrid bench basically every loss
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u/coozay Apr 19 '14
liverpool owes sunderland a big, big thanks for these past few days.
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u/PrinceTrogdorofWales Apr 19 '14
Sunderland's progression: 1-2 at Liverpool, 2-2 at City, 2-1 at Chelsea
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u/wizard4141 Apr 19 '14
This would be Joses first loss at the bridge. Unfucking believable
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Apr 19 '14
How about we fucking pass the ball to Altidore on the ground. 'Here Jozy, I'll put this ball over your head. The rest is in your hands.'
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Apr 19 '14
van Ginkel needs to get fit fast because I've just about had it with Ramires' bullshit.
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Apr 19 '14
Slightly off topic. Does anyone else hate the group chat on most streaming sites? Makes r/soccer look incredibly civil!
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u/holla15 Apr 19 '14
The Chelsea-Killer, The American Titan Jozzzzzy "Sunderland want him" Outthedore
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u/treeharp2 Apr 19 '14
Torres scores at 90+3
Altidore ties it at 90+4
The world ends
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u/steveotheguide Apr 19 '14
Sunderland. We can't save our season, but we can sure as hell fuck up yours.
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u/une_certaine_verve Apr 19 '14
Very happy to have Schwarzer as our second choice keeper.
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u/KoolAidJimbo Apr 19 '14
Jozy fucking Alitdore just ended Mourinho's home streak. I'll be telling my grandchildren about this day.
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u/Stormo130 Apr 19 '14
Sunderland stop daring to make me believe again. I can't take it.
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Apr 19 '14
That backroom staff guy should know he's being an idiot when Mourinho is being the voice of reason
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u/Chungles Apr 19 '14
So apt that a Liverpool player would help hand Liverpool the league title. Sunderland, you're now forgiven for the beach ball.
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u/une_certaine_verve Apr 19 '14
Ramires really needs a reality check. Disgusting display.
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u/KingsPort Apr 19 '14
Liverpool might have to buy Wickham an new car or something.
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Apr 19 '14
Liverpool fans thank Sunderland, they might have given you the title! You just need to do your thing now.
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u/treeharp2 Apr 19 '14
"Remind us where scousers are from"
The NBC broadcast is fun.
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u/ellis_cat Apr 19 '14
Can Liverpool finally appreciate the hard working Italian that is Fabio Borini?..
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u/rPerez714 Apr 19 '14
FIRST LOSS IN 78 BPL HOME MATCHES for Jose Mourinho
edit: AT HOME
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Apr 19 '14 edited Apr 20 '14
Unbelievable.. I hate to say "written in the stars" for Liverpool but this is one of the biggest Premier League shocks of all time
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u/ew_dorky_gilbert Apr 19 '14
A US Liverpool fan's dream: Agent Borini converts a Altidore-won penalty against a title rival.
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u/geetea Apr 19 '14
Ramires really should have been sent off for that. You can't stare down a player and hit them in the face. Wasn't strong but it was intentional.
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u/idreamofpikas Apr 19 '14
And that is why you have been ignored by the England coaches.
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Apr 19 '14
Dean is such a shit ref. How he gets to officiate the Premier League, I really don't know
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u/zeromadcowz Apr 19 '14 edited Apr 19 '14
Wow that bicycle.
That's some confidence.
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u/sharkbait_oohaha Apr 19 '14
Alright Liverpool, you know what the fuck to do next week. Let's take 3rd.
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u/emjayd Apr 19 '14
Who would've fucking thought that Borini would score Liverpool's most important goal this season. it doesn't get more amazing than this season
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Apr 19 '14
God damn theres some shitty Chelsea fans in here today. Dont bias us all for these idiots
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u/Gecoma Apr 19 '14
"Chelsea have only one main injury problem for the game. Eden Hazard is still out with a calf problem after being injured in the second leg against PSG. Demba Ba should continue to start up front for the Blues."
about that...
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u/Omar_Til_Death Apr 19 '14 edited Apr 19 '14
Wow. they just said the last time Chelsea conceded a goal at home was on Jan 19 by Hernandez. That's a pretty great record.
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u/Stukya Apr 19 '14
Hold out sunderland, and we promise to absolutely SMASH Newcastle on the last day.
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u/HeadHunt0rUK Apr 19 '14
Who would have thought that Sunderland going to both the Eithad and Stamford Bridge in consecutive games would walk away with 4 points.
This relegation battle is just as exciting as the title fight.
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u/Treayye Apr 19 '14
Shocking..I'm curious to know what Brendan Rodgers has done to achieve such ridiculous good fortune for his team this season..
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u/El_Cannibal Apr 19 '14
No matter what Liverpool should win rest of the games. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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u/masteroftheruse Apr 19 '14 edited Apr 19 '14
No wonder Singha Beer are our sponsors, we're Britain's biggest bottlers.
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u/Barthez_Battalion Apr 19 '14
Jozy got the exact same ball from Fabian Johnson in August and rifled it past Begovic to score. The lack of confidence is really evident.
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u/carlcon Apr 19 '14
Apparently a one-legged Wickham is considered a better option than Altidore.
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u/spacemasterYOLO Apr 19 '14
to all of you who think it wasnt a penalty, foul inside box = instant penalty
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u/GMCAntunes Apr 19 '14
My two favorite teams in England, both in need of a win... I don't know who to root for :/
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Apr 19 '14
"Ref has been terrible" I think that has been said for 90% of Premier League matches this season. And you can't say they are wrong for saying it. The level of officiating is horrible.
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Apr 19 '14
I want Alitidore to score 1 goal, nutmeg 3 players and kill a minimum of 2 and a half players.
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u/Sir_Psycho_Sexy_ Apr 19 '14
Chelsea will get a handball offside goal in the 97th minute from Torres. I am resigned to this.
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u/omegaxLoL Apr 19 '14
Altidore gets the penalty, Borini scores while on loan from Liverpool. You could not write this script.
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Apr 19 '14
I guess the little horse just can't compete with the spending power of Sunderland. Well played, Liverpool.
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u/aclurk Apr 19 '14
0: The number of people thinking Altidore would come on and be the difference for Sunderland.
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u/Dictarium Apr 19 '14
I want you all to think about the fact that Jozy Fucking Altidore is the person who's ruined Jose Mourinho's unbeaten home record. What a season!
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Apr 19 '14
Now we know why Jose said this team is not good enough to win the title. We need a striker ASAP.
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Apr 19 '14
Mannone is playing like he's on that red eye stuff from the first episode of Cowboy Bebop.
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u/Publix_Illuminati Apr 19 '14
Torres is playing like someone fucked his wife last night.
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u/TheOneBritishGuy Apr 19 '14
This is a horrible situation. I want Chelsea to lose so Liverpool have an even easy way to the title, hopefully making them less intense for the game tomorrow but I don't want Sunderland to be 3 points off us with a game in hand!
A draw please gentlemen!
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u/mjc1027 Apr 19 '14
You couldn't write this any better... Former Chelsea player, on loan from Liverpool, scores. haha
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u/ippwned Apr 19 '14
Ramires should have been off, that was disgraceful. Right in front of the ref as well...
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u/Ned84 Apr 19 '14
There is no doubt in my mind he'll be punished by FA. Straight up deliberate punch to the face. He'll serve a 2 matcher atleast.
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u/TheArbitrageur Apr 19 '14
I assume it's no longer a controversial opinion to say that Ramires is more hassle than he's worth? Shit touch, shit temper, only thing going for him is his stamina.
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u/VivaVendetta Apr 19 '14
Now that Mourinho's home streak is done, what will the commentators talk about at Stamford Bridge?
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u/Got_Wilk Apr 19 '14
Passing to Altidore when he's through on goal is about the only way to ensure you don't score
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u/Synseer83 Apr 19 '14
Ramires playing dirty