The Blues played out a draw at Stamford Bridge with a late, late penalty goal by Eden Hazard to save us from another week of embarrassment in the EPL. It was yet to be said a questionable call by Mariner but, let’s focus on the showings of the players from both sides from this game. The 360 player ratings is back after a while to judge some of the horrendous performances from both teams especially of our players.
Chelsea FC:
Cech- 4.0: The Czech keeper was horribly at fault by failing to clear the ball in players scrambling inside the area and secondly when Sessegnon scored an easy one form the counter.
Ivanovic- 6.0: Average performance from the Serb to say the least. he gave the ball away for Sessegnon’s goal that nearly ruined every thing for the Blues.
Cahill- 7.5: Although he made mistake by sliding in and not cover for 2nd goal, he started the move for Eto’o’s goal with a long ball to Eden Hazard
Terry- 7.5: Yet again a solid defensive display by the captain to held strong challenges from Shane Long and co.
Azpilicueta- 6.0: Maybe we can say it’s a mistake by Jose to field him in his unnatural left side, but did his best through the game till he was subbed off
Lampard- 5.0: We aren’t sure if fatigue is making it difficult for Super Frank to play week in and week out. But, another average display as he should have done better in dictating the tempo form inside our half into midfield.
Ramires- 7.5: Did well through the game in making interceptions and earned the penalty that salvaged a draw for the Blues.
Hazard- 9.0: played a crucial part in Eto’o goal for our opener and rescued a point late on with a brilliant penalty converted from the spot.
Oscar- 8.0: The Brazilian was totally unlucky as he didn’t get a goal or assist in the first half and 2nd half despite good display
Willian- 7.0: Should have provided much width and crosses for Eto’o needed to break the dead lock early on. Schurrle’s brilliance missing on the wing.
Eto’o- 9.0: Another top performance by the Cameroonian striker as he poached in a goal and showed why Jose trusts him so much. Hard work ethic
Subs:
Mata- 7.0: Tried his best with lot of dangerous crosses for the men in the box late on while we were trailing.
Mikel- 7.0: Didn’t get involved much with attacking chances but, held the defensive part well and made a point to start in CDM next game.
Demba Ba- 4.0: poor finishing and energy despite coming on to help get into a winning groove at the Bridge. not looking good for the Senegalese.
West Brom:
Myhall- 7.0: Did his best through out the game to stop the Blues but, couldn’t prevent a late penalty from Hazard
Reid- 6.0: Caught out at times but largely good
McAuley- 8.0: Solid partnership with Olsson and held the Blues surge around the closing stages
Olsson- 8.0: was astute in defensive marking and headers. Solid
Ridgewell- 4.0: Was to blame for Chelsea’s opener by gifting Eto’o chance to poach in from close range
Yacob- 7.0: Tireless efforts in midfield
Mulumbu: 7.0: fought hard in midfield by pressing high and using his physical advantage
Brunt- 5.0: failed to shine in the wide and didn’t give Ivanovic any hard time
Sessegnon- 8.0: scored the 2nd of West Brom helped little by Cech’s poor reaction to the shot close to the keeper
Amalfitano- 7.0: was a real threat in the counters for West Brom
Long- 8.0: scored a flying header in the penalty box after a corner
Subs:
Popov- N/A: came very late to give fresh leg and help secure the lead which didn’t happen
Anichebe- N/A: didn’t look like he got a touch on the ball despite coming on little earlier in the 81st
Morrison- N/A: another late change from Steve Clarke to held on but, not successful
Man of the Match: Eden Hazard- Easily without a question as he played a crucial role in the opener and secured a draw at the end by a goal
Flop of the Match: Petr Cech- As much as it pains to say this on our beloved legend between the post, he was at fault for two goals that could have been prevented.
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