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For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by BarrileteCosmico Sun Apr 22, 2012 1:36 pm
He said: ‘For the sake of the game and for football in general, I hope Barcelona win in the Nou Camp.
‘I love teams who attack. Chelsea did nothing but defend with nine players and kept lots of players in the middle of the park. But this tie could have been over by now.
‘I expected Chelsea to lose by a big figure. And it could still have been 5-1 to Barca at the end.
‘Chelsea had just one shot at goal – and they scored.’
Van der Sar is not the only former star to criticise Roberto Di Matteo’s side, Ronald Koeman, who won the tournament with Barca in 1992, has also had a go at the Londoners.
Dejected: Barcelona must bounce back after defeats to Chelsea and Real Madrid
Dejected: Barcelona must bounce back after defeats to Chelsea and Real Madrid
The Feyenoord manager said: ‘As a coach, I could never let my team play like Chelsea did against Barcelona.” Didier Drogba’s goal, from Chelsea’s one strike on target, gives the Blues something to defend in the Nou Camp on Tuesday.
Koeman added: ‘I watched Chelsea defend for 90 minutes and I was appalled they did not try to make something more of the game. I have no admiration for Chelsea’s approach.
‘And, let’s face it, this tie could have been all over by now. Barcelona could easily have won in London.
‘Let’s hope football will be the winner this week and the team with the best approach goes to the final.
‘It is the moment when a team like Chelsea have the chance to create something and they won’t which annoys me. As a team, you can’t sit back and wait for Barcelona all the time.’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2133454/Barcelona-beat-Chelsea--Edwin-van-der-Sar.html#ixzz1snOtykxr
‘I love teams who attack. Chelsea did nothing but defend with nine players and kept lots of players in the middle of the park. But this tie could have been over by now.
‘I expected Chelsea to lose by a big figure. And it could still have been 5-1 to Barca at the end.
‘Chelsea had just one shot at goal – and they scored.’
Van der Sar is not the only former star to criticise Roberto Di Matteo’s side, Ronald Koeman, who won the tournament with Barca in 1992, has also had a go at the Londoners.
Dejected: Barcelona must bounce back after defeats to Chelsea and Real Madrid
Dejected: Barcelona must bounce back after defeats to Chelsea and Real Madrid
The Feyenoord manager said: ‘As a coach, I could never let my team play like Chelsea did against Barcelona.” Didier Drogba’s goal, from Chelsea’s one strike on target, gives the Blues something to defend in the Nou Camp on Tuesday.
Koeman added: ‘I watched Chelsea defend for 90 minutes and I was appalled they did not try to make something more of the game. I have no admiration for Chelsea’s approach.
‘And, let’s face it, this tie could have been all over by now. Barcelona could easily have won in London.
‘Let’s hope football will be the winner this week and the team with the best approach goes to the final.
‘It is the moment when a team like Chelsea have the chance to create something and they won’t which annoys me. As a team, you can’t sit back and wait for Barcelona all the time.’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2133454/Barcelona-beat-Chelsea--Edwin-van-der-Sar.html#ixzz1snOtykxr
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by LeSwagg James Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:32 pm
As a neutral I would hate what Chelsea did also.... Too bad I'm not
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by windkick Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:26 pm
yea because Real Madrid parked the bus too
Big teams playing like small teams. That's the fear Barcelona has put in all the teams all over the world, made you forget you had balls
Big teams playing like small teams. That's the fear Barcelona has put in all the teams all over the world, made you forget you had balls
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by vivabarca38 Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:29 pm
Madrid didnt park the bus..They waited and played on the counter.Mou copied Di Matteo's tactics with a few changes.
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by StrugaRock Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:30 pm
It's called tactic, Italy has won a World Cup "not playing" football
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by paperbackwriter Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:49 pm
windkick wrote:yea because Real Madrid parked the bus too
Big teams playing like small teams. That's the fear Barcelona has put in all the teams all over the world, made you forget you had balls
It wasn't the same at all...
Chelsa vs Barcelona
Chelsea had 1 shot on target, 4 in total.
Barcelona had 6 shots on target, 24 in total.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Barcelona had 3 shots on target, 14 in total.
Real Madrid had 6 shots on target, 14 in total.
The fact that we let you have your precious possession doesn't mean squat if we create more danger than you. We sent players forward at every opportunity. But didn't tire ourselves when you did your usual tiresome possession routine, looking for space for Messi that didn't exist due to excellent defending.
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by stunt Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:02 pm
Madrid and Chelsea played in completely different ways. Chelsea simply parked the bus, and scored a goal on their one good opportunity. Madrid defended in their own half when Barca had possession (you just cant pressure Barca the whole 90 minutes) but when they had the ball they managed to attack and create danger, while Chelsea hardly ever left their own half.
Madrid's defence was also better, they managed to nulify Barca, they had very few good chances. While against Chelsea, Barca had alot of chances but somehow didnt finish them.
Just because Barca dominated possession in both games doesnt mean what happened was the same.
Madrid's defence was also better, they managed to nulify Barca, they had very few good chances. While against Chelsea, Barca had alot of chances but somehow didnt finish them.
Just because Barca dominated possession in both games doesnt mean what happened was the same.
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by StrugaRock Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:07 pm
paperbackwriter wrote:windkick wrote:yea because Real Madrid parked the bus too
Big teams playing like small teams. That's the fear Barcelona has put in all the teams all over the world, made you forget you had balls
It wasn't the same at all...
Chelsa vs Barcelona
Chelsea had 1 shot on target, 4 in total.
Barcelona had 6 shots on target, 24 in total.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Barcelona had 3 shots on target, 14 in total.
Real Madrid had 6 shots on target, 14 in total.
The fact that we let you have your precious possession doesn't mean squat if we create more danger than you. We sent players forward at every opportunity. But didn't tire ourselves when you did your usual tiresome possession routine, looking for space for Messi that didn't exist due to excellent defending.
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by JAY-Z Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:37 pm
Thank you Van der Sar 
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by Neutral Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:43 pm
lol you cant compare madrid and chelsea game. madrid are a completely different level above those pathetic extremely lucky bus parkers. madrid dont play total defence against barca. no one can beat barca at possession. madrid do the best they can and hold them off and when they have the ball they use it much better than chelsea do. theyre a very good counter attacking team against barca. its the only way they can beat them. barca and madrid had the same amount of chances. barca destroyed chelsea but poor finishing let them down that night which wouldnt happen most of the time.
yes i agree with van der sar. theres no rule you have to play attractive football, but its always nice when the obvious better team wins. so i dont understand why anyone would get mad over it. such as these ignorant idiots:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2133454/Barcelona-beat-Chelsea--Edwin-van-der-Sar.html
have a look at the comments. lmao the mentality of english fans and you wonder why they never win anything.
if barca wasn't so hated. every football fan besides a chelsea fan would want them to win and get through on tuesday.
yes i agree with van der sar. theres no rule you have to play attractive football, but its always nice when the obvious better team wins. so i dont understand why anyone would get mad over it. such as these ignorant idiots:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2133454/Barcelona-beat-Chelsea--Edwin-van-der-Sar.html
have a look at the comments. lmao the mentality of english fans and you wonder why they never win anything.
if barca wasn't so hated. every football fan besides a chelsea fan would want them to win and get through on tuesday.
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by McAgger Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:59 pm
Thank You god, thank you Van der sar, I'm sure now many people can sleep with ease knowing what Van der sar thinks on this subject.
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by Le Samourai Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:07 pm
Defense is a part of football.
Deal with it.
Deal with it.
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by The Franchise Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:28 pm
Well Van Der Sar is wrong, they didnt have 9 men behind the ball, they had 10 and sometimes all 11 lol
But to be honest, teams with lesser players are going to do this now..its just the way football is.
Its harder to keep the ball and attack, so why risk it and lets just defend and hope to score off a counter or set piece.
It makes the game poor, but some teams dont have the responsibilty to play well, they can just win and thats fine.
But to be honest, teams with lesser players are going to do this now..its just the way football is.
Its harder to keep the ball and attack, so why risk it and lets just defend and hope to score off a counter or set piece.
It makes the game poor, but some teams dont have the responsibilty to play well, they can just win and thats fine.
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by Raptorgunner Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:31 pm
Since AVB left no team has been luckier than Chelsea, the luck will run out next week.
Barcelona will not lose 3 games a in row and I dont see the game ending a tie.
Barcelona will not lose 3 games a in row and I dont see the game ending a tie.
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by leemhuis Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:52 pm
vivabarca38 wrote:Madrid didnt park the bus..They waited and played on the counter.Mou copied Di Matteo's tactics with a few changes.
Mou did not copy anything. He used the same tactic he use with Inter against Barca in the first game when it was 11 vs. 11. But he won better, 3-1 worst defeat of Barca for a long time.
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by Zealous Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:56 pm
If Chelsea win it will be the day arrogance was defeated.
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by Lex Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:59 pm
Di Matteo conundrum; Play Drogba, score goals and possibly win? Or bench Drogba, rely on his voodoo and possibly win? 
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by Zealous Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:01 pm
Have Drogba use voodoo while playing?
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by the xcx Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:04 pm
I dont get it..VDS has lost 2 CLs because of barcelona, and now he wants Barcelona to win the match against Chelsea and qualify themselves to final. This isint about who played better or not, but he should have some respect towards Chelsea.
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by Blue Barrett Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:05 pm
Simply a United fan butthurt that his team is not in Europe. What else is new? 
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by Blue Barrett Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:06 pm
This.Nameless wrote:I dont get it..VDS has lost 2 CLs because of barcelona, and now he wants Barcelona to win the match against Chelsea and qualify themselves to final. This isint about who played better or not, but he should have some respect towards Chelsea.
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by kiranr Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:12 pm
paperbackwriter wrote:
It wasn't the same at all...
Chelsa vs Barcelona
Chelsea had 1 shot on target, 4 in total.
Barcelona had 6 shots on target, 24 in total.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Barcelona had 3 shots on target, 14 in total.
Real Madrid had 6 shots on target, 14 in total.
The fact that we let you have your precious possession doesn't mean squat if we create more danger than you. We sent players forward at every opportunity. But didn't tire ourselves when you did your usual tiresome possession routine, looking for space for Messi that didn't exist due to excellent defending.
PBW, i think Madrid had a huge advantage in that they did not have to win this match, but we had to. So Barcelona wanted to hold more possession in Madrid's half near their attacking third so that Messi and co could get more chances to score. And they did create chances.
Once Madrid got their goal, they were content conceding space in their half for a compact defense. But Barcelona had to get a win, so they pushed up more and held possession far up the field which left a lot of space behind and Madrid capitalized.
If this were a typical clasico, you might have seen a more balanced approach from Barcelona and they would not have left space behind.
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by BarrileteCosmico Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:13 pm
These dutch people talk like they own football or something
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by Blue Barrett Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:14 pm
+1BarrileteCosmico wrote:These dutch people talk like they own football or something
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Re: For the sake of football, Barcelona must beat Chelsea, blasts Van der Sar
by Zealous Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:14 pm
What's funny is that Van Der Sar had to watch United use the same tactics he is blasting in Rome 
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