SOCCERROO FOX Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 Chelsea 4-3 Leicester Before Wednesday Lampard had not scored since August Carling Cup holders Chelsea needed two late goals to reach the last eight as Frank Lampard grabbed a hat-trick. Gareth McAuley's header gave Leicester an early lead, but the home side went in at the break in front, thanks to two calm finishes from captain Lampard. Keeper Marton Fulop kept Leicester in the game and DJ Campbell's header set up a tense finale at Stamford Bridge. Carl Cort's tap-in put the Foxes ahead, but Shevchenko with a rasping shot and a Lampard header turned the tie. Interview: Chelsea manager Avram Grant 606: DEBATE Give your reaction to Chelsea's victory over Leicester Leicester gave an early taste that they had not arrived as sacrificial lambs when their captain McAuley rose unchallenged to head home a free-kick. Before Wednesday Lampard had not scored since August, but the England midfielder got back in the goalscoring groove when he finished off a three-man move to equalise. Scott Sinclair played a key role in that goal and the youngster set up Chelsea's second when his cross bobbled loose to Lampard, who volleyed home. Fulop made three crucial saves, twice denying Claudio Pizarro and pushing an effort from Sinclair on to the post. But the home side lost Paulo Ferreira just after half-time. The right-back was stretchered off with an injury to his right ankle. Campbell punished Chelsea's profligacy in the 69th minute when he headed Levi Porter's chip over the advancing Cudicini and into the net. Five minutes later Alan Sheehan's free-kick was missed by everyone except Cort at the far post and the former Wimbledon striker swept the ball home. But Shevchenko levelled for Chelsea in the 87th minute and in the dying seconds Lampard's header squeezed over the line to provide a dramatic winner. Chelsea manager Avram Grant: "We enjoyed the winning and scoring four goals but we didn't like what happened in the game because we conceded three goals. "More importantly it showed that we have good character. I've never in my life given up until the last moment even if we're losing 2-0. "In the last 10 minutes the players showed they have a big heart." Leicester caretaker manager Frank Burrows: "Where we matched them and maybe shaded them was our heart and fighting spirit. "Chelsea have not been beaten here for 60-odd games. Bigger and better clubs than Leicester have gone away from here with their tails between their legs. "To have come so close is a bitter pill to swallow but we have to do that." Chelsea: Cudicini, Belletti, Alex, Ben-Haim (Essien 80), Ferreira (Malouda 52), Wright-Phillips, Sidwell, Lampard, Sinclair (Kalou 78), Shevchenko, Pizarro. Subs Not Used: Hilario, Obi. Booked: Sidwell, Ben-Haim. Goals: Lampard 20, 29, Shevchenko 87, Lampard 90. Leicester: Fulop, Stearman, McAuley, N'Gotty, Kisnorbo, Sheehan, Newton (Porter 60), Chambers, Kenton, Cort, Fryatt (Campbell 62), Porter (Maybury 80). Subs Not Used: Henderson, Hellings. Booked: Newton, Sheehan. Goals: McAuley 6, Campbell 69, Cort 74. Att: 40,037. Ref: Phil Dowd (Staffordshire). How poor was our Midfeild?
Basingstoke Fox Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 I'm sure we had a fair few injuries for that game. To go to Stamford Bridge having just lost our manager and have a few important players out and play like we did really was a proud night for our club. Even if we did lose in the end.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 16 March 2012 Author Posted 16 March 2012 7 Players that are usually defenders god we were poor that year.
Basingstoke Fox Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 Yeah to be fair, Newton and Kenton in our team . And we had hopes of getting promoted that year! Well I did anyway.
Gold Coast Fox Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 I was there! Flew over on my own and went with my mate and his dad, never been so close to crying after a match Got some time off school at least.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 16 March 2012 Author Posted 16 March 2012 I was there! Flew over on my own and went with my mate and his dad, never been so close to crying after a match Got some time off school at least. You flew over just for that game?
Gold Coast Fox Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 You flew over just for that game? Yep, we had only just moved back over to aus so i just claimed i was really missing everyone from school and shed a few tears. It was meant to be my birthday and christmas present for that year but you know what parents are like
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 16 March 2012 Author Posted 16 March 2012 Yep, we had only just moved back over to aus so i just claimed i was really missing everyone from school and shed a few tears. It was meant to be my birthday and christmas present for that year but you know what parents are like Lucky Bastard! Wish my parentals were from the UK so they could send me over there to watch matches.
Matt Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 Worst season ever, best game of the season, possibly the proudest i've ever walked out of a stadium supporting LCFC. Reckon it's the best atmosphere/away game i've been too.
Stueyt74 Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 I was offered a trial with Southampton and went to this game instead. True fan. Such a good night. Porter was on fire before his injury.
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 Remember thinking that at three two we were not going to hold on. Then thought the same at three all and was gutted when Lampard got the late winner.
Basingstoke Fox Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 Worst season ever, best game of the season, possibly the proudest i've ever walked out of a stadium supporting LCFC. Reckon it's the best atmosphere/away game i've been too. I'd say Fulham away in 2007 was the best I've been to. 4,000 of us just didn't shut up that night! Norwich this season would be my joint favourite. Although we were bloody loud when we did sing at the Chelsea game, there were fairly long periods at times where we didn't sing at all. This Sunday could well be the best game ever for atmosphere though!
diggler Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 Why have we got 12 players starting? How could we still not win?!
MikeyT Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 Why have we got 12 players starting? How could we still not win?!
MikeyT Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 Chelsea 4-3 Leicester Before Wednesday Lampard had not scored since August Carling Cup holders Chelsea needed two late goals to reach the last eight as Frank Lampard grabbed a hat-trick. Gareth McAuley's header gave Leicester an early lead, but the home side went in at the break in front, thanks to two calm finishes from captain Lampard. Keeper Marton Fulop kept Leicester in the game and DJ Campbell's header set up a tense finale at Stamford Bridge. Carl Cort's tap-in put the Foxes ahead, but Shevchenko with a rasping shot and a Lampard header turned the tie. Interview: Chelsea manager Avram Grant 606: DEBATE Give your reaction to Chelsea's victory over Leicester Leicester gave an early taste that they had not arrived as sacrificial lambs when their captain McAuley rose unchallenged to head home a free-kick. Before Wednesday Lampard had not scored since August, but the England midfielder got back in the goalscoring groove when he finished off a three-man move to equalise. Scott Sinclair played a key role in that goal and the youngster set up Chelsea's second when his cross bobbled loose to Lampard, who volleyed home. Fulop made three crucial saves, twice denying Claudio Pizarro and pushing an effort from Sinclair on to the post. But the home side lost Paulo Ferreira just after half-time. The right-back was stretchered off with an injury to his right ankle. Campbell punished Chelsea's profligacy in the 69th minute when he headed Levi Porter's chip over the advancing Cudicini and into the net. Five minutes later Alan Sheehan's free-kick was missed by everyone except Cort at the far post and the former Wimbledon striker swept the ball home. But Shevchenko levelled for Chelsea in the 87th minute and in the dying seconds Lampard's header squeezed over the line to provide a dramatic winner. Chelsea manager Avram Grant: "We enjoyed the winning and scoring four goals but we didn't like what happened in the game because we conceded three goals. "More importantly it showed that we have good character. I've never in my life given up until the last moment even if we're losing 2-0. "In the last 10 minutes the players showed they have a big heart." Leicester caretaker manager Frank Burrows: "Where we matched them and maybe shaded them was our heart and fighting spirit. "Chelsea have not been beaten here for 60-odd games. Bigger and better clubs than Leicester have gone away from here with their tails between their legs. "To have come so close is a bitter pill to swallow but we have to do that." Chelsea: Cudicini, Belletti, Alex, Ben-Haim (Essien 80), Ferreira (Malouda 52), Wright-Phillips, Sidwell, Lampard, Sinclair (Kalou 78), Shevchenko, Pizarro. Subs Not Used: Hilario, Obi. Booked: Sidwell, Ben-Haim. Goals: Lampard 20, 29, Shevchenko 87, Lampard 90. Leicester: Fulop, Stearman, McAuley, N'Gotty, Kisnorbo, Sheehan, Newton (Porter 60), Chambers, Kenton, Cort, Fryatt (Campbell 62), Porter (Maybury 80). Subs Not Used: Henderson, Hellings. Booked: Newton, Sheehan. Goals: McAuley 6, Campbell 69, Cort 74. Att: 40,037. Ref: Phil Dowd (Staffordshire). How poor was our Midfeild? What midfield?!
OriginalRobboFOX Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 **** me forgot Hellings was on the bench!!
jonlcfc1990 Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 I'd say Fulham away in 2007 was the best I've been to. 4,000 of us just didn't shut up that night! Norwich this season would be my joint favourite. Although we were bloody loud when we did sing at the Chelsea game, there were fairly long periods at times where we didn't sing at all. This Sunday could well be the best game ever for atmosphere though! Was there and it was Epic great atmosphere loved their groin but it was so quiet a brilliant night in London and it was the first time I'd used foxes travel and they got the bus stuck down a dead end
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 16 March 2012 Posted 16 March 2012 Why have we got 12 players starting? How could we still not win?! Porter didnt start, after looking through another report he was subbed on then subbed off later for Maybury i think.
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