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Chelsea will face Barcelona after reaching their sixth Champions League semi-final in nine years with victory over Benfica at Stamford Bridge.
Frank Lampard’s first-half penalty set the platform for Chelsea’s successful defence of the 1-0 lead they established in Lisbon’s Stadium of Light.
And though Chelsea had to survive nervous moments in the last five minutes after Javi Garcia’s header put Benfica one goal away from winning the tie, a spectacular strike from substitute Raul Meireles in the dying seconds cut short the comeback.
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- 18 April: Chelsea v Barcelona
- 24 April: Barcelona v Chelsea
Chelsea’s win sets up a repeat of the controversial 2009 semi-final when only Andres Iniesta’s stoppage time strike at Stamford Bridge rescued Barcelona and prevented an all-Premier League meeting with Manchester United in Rome.
The Blues’ performance here was hardly of the calibre to strike fear into the hearts of the holders and tournament favourites – indeed, for long spells, the fare was decidedly ordinary – but for caretaker manager Roberto di Matteo and his players it was mission accomplished.
Their opponents created chances throughout but simply lacked the cutting edge to capitalise – a task made even more difficult by the first-half dismissal of captain Maxi Pereira after he received a second yellow card for a crude challenge on Jon Obi Mikel.
But while Chelsea may not have touched the heights, their rejuvenation under caretaker Di Matteo continues as they now contemplate another semi-final to go with their FA Cup date with Tottenham at Wembley.
It is a brutal reality, however, that they will have to display infinitely greater quality than this to trouble Pep Guardiola’s Catalan superstars as they battle for a place in next month’s final in Munich.
The visitors opened with ambition as they chased down the deficit from the first leg in Lisbon, with the gifted Pablo Aimar prominent.
The early momentum was halted, however, by the concession of a needless penalty after 21 minutes when Garcia barged Ashley Cole to the ground. Keeper Artur touched Lampard’s penalty but it carried too much power.
CHELSEA THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BRIDESMAID
- Chelsea’s victory over Benfica takes them to their sixth Champions League semi-final. This is the most a club has been in the last four of the competition without having ever gone on to win it.
Benfica needed a swift response and almost got it through the dangerous Oscar Cardozo but his shot from the edge of the area was swept off the line by home captain John Terry.
Passages of the first half had been niggly, with referee Damir Skomina producing his yellow card at regular intervals. And it was red for visiting captain Pereira five minutes before the interval when, having been booked for protesting about the penalty, he received a second yellow for an ugly lunge at Mikel.
Even then, it took a fine save from Petr Cech to prevent Benfica drawing level moments after the restart, the Blues keeper showing great agility to claw away Cardozo’s effort.
The game became increasingly stretched as Benfica’s need for a goal became more urgent and seconds after Yannick Djalo’s shot was deflected narrowly off target at one end, keeper Artur was forced to block at Kalou’s feet at the other.
The visitors’ threat finally brought a goal, courtesy of Garcia’s glancing header in the 85th minute, but just as the prospect of a dramatic turnaround materialised, so it promptly disappeared. Meireles – taunted by the visiting fans for his connection to rivals Porto – settled the tie.
He broke away as Chelsea cleared a Benfica free-kick, keeping his composure to flash a finish past Artur to confirm another meeting with old Champions League adversaries Barcelona.
(BBC Football)
Rangers administrators say they have received four ‘final’ bids for club
Duff and Phelps say they have received four bids and hope to accept one of the offers next week.
04 April 2012 18:00 GMT
Rangers: Administrators say they have received four bids for the club. Pic: © SNS Group
Administrators claim they have received four “best and final” bids for crisis-hit Rangers.
Duff and Phelps revealed that by the 5pm deadline they set on Wednesday, they had received four offers.
Joint administrator David Whitehouse said: “Following our announcement on March 30, that best and final bids for control of Rangers Football Club should be submitted by April 5, I can confirm we have received four bids by close of business today.
“The bids are structured in various ways but I would describe them as positive and constructive. The administration team will now analyse these bids over the forthcoming days and hold discussions with relevant parties to gain further understanding of the details of their bids.
“It will be our intention to accept an offer next week and this will be followed by a period of due diligence and exclusivity. At this stage, we cannot be precise in timescale but estimate that an exit from administration before the end of the season is achievable.
“We appreciate the need to conclude this process as quickly as possible. It is, however, most important to secure the best possible outcome for creditors, Rangers Football Club and its supporters.”
One bid is from the Blue Knights consortium, which is led by ex-Rangers director Paul Murray and is backed by ticket agency Ticketus.
STV News understands the three other unnamed bids came from parties based in Singapore, America and Europe.
Earlier on Wednesday, Sale Sharks Rugby Union Club owner Brian Kennedy confirmed he would not be submitting a bid for Rangers and would only be considered as a “fallback” option.
North Carolina-based Club 9 Sports confirmed on Tuesday that the consortium it was involved in was not going to submit a bid for Rangers.
(stv)
Hibs fans in match day clash arrests
FIVE Hibs fans have been arrested after trouble following last month’s Scottish Cup match against Ayr United saw one man lose an ear.
There was “serious violent disorder” at Glasgow Central Station after the match, with one man taken to hospital and the severed body part found.
The five men, aged between 22 and 45, were held after early morning raids across the Capital yesterday. They are expected to appear in court tomorrow.
Six other men, aged between 24 and 48, were arrested at the scene of the clashes on March 10.
Detective Inspector Grant Cathcart, of the British Transport Police, said: “This was serious violent disorder in which one man was hospitalised. The violence was so extreme that a severed ear was also found at the scene.
“Football-related antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated and we will continue to work closely with all Scottish forces to take action.”
(The scotsman )
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