Tag Archives: Gary Cahill

England Beat Brazil 2-1 at Wembley

February 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

England have beaten Brazil 2-1 at Wembley to claim first victory over the South Americans for 23 years. England had Joe Hart to thank when his fine penalty save from Ronaldinho after 19 minutes kept the score at 0-0. The … read more »

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Chelsea comeback to beat Spurs 4-2

October 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Andre Villas-Boas’ hopes of upsetting his former employers were dashed by a stirring Chelsea comeback, led by Juan Mata who scored twice and grabbed another assist. Chelsea took the lead through a thunderous Gary Cahill volley and, in truth, rarely … read more »

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Capital One Cup Round up: City and Everton dumped out

September 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Republic of Ireland under-21 Aidan White scored a stunning opener as Leeds United took the Premier League scalp of Everton in the third round of the League Cup at Elland Road. Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor scored his first goals since January … read more »

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Chelsea Luiz fit for Champions League final

May 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Chelsea have been boosted by the news that central defender David Luiz will play in the Champions League Final against Bayern Munich on Saturday night. Luiz tweaked a hamstring in the FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, but … read more »

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Chelsea striker Drogba fighting to be fit for Barcelona clash

April 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Roberto Di Matteo is increasingly confident Didier Drogba will win his fitness battle and face Barcelona tomorrow night. The Chelsea striker has a knee problem and was left out of the squad that held Arsenal to a 0-0 draw at … read more »

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Fabrice Muamba show signs of recovery

March 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Although Bolton Wanderers’ former England Under-21 international remains in intensive care, statements from the medical team treating him at the London Chest Hospital have sounded a note of cautious optimism. Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, who visited the hospital on Monday … read more »

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2011/2012 Premier League Preview: Chelsea v Bolton

February 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

After Andre Villas-Boas’ decision to drop senior players for the trip to Napoli backfired spectacularly, it would be fair to assume that Chelsea will field its strongest possible side when Bolton visits on Saturday. The Portuguese manager doesn’t have too … read more »

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2012 Champions League Live Updates: Napoli 3 v 1 Chelsea

February 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

90+1 min Drogba spoons it over from close range. Difficult pull-back from Cole for the Ivorian, ball was behind him, but yikes, Sturridge was waiting for that and surely would have smashed it home.   90 min We’re going to … read more »

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Chealse Ancelotti looks for signs of Chelsea revival

January 2, 2011 by benim

Carlo Ancelotti admits Chelsea must beat Aston Villa on Sunday before the champions can start to believe they have ended the miserable run that threatens to destroy their title challenge. Ancelotti’s grip on his job appeared to be weakening with … read more »

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