Basel successful butcher Chelsea

Basel successful butcher Chelsea

Chelsea must recognize the benefits of Basel with the score 1-2, when facing each other in the first game of the Champions League 2013/14 in Stamford Bridge.

Jose Mourinho's squad took the lead through Oscar at the end of the first half. But Basel then reply in the second half, each through Mohamed Salah and Marco Streller.

Both teams started the game with a moderate tempo, where they often struggle with the ball in midfield. Opportunities for new host created at minute 24 and 26, respectively by Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard. Both efforts still not meeting targets.

Basel seeks reply a moment later, by two opportunities at the same time created by Mohamed Salah and Giovanni Sio. Hosts respond by kicking distance Gary Cahill was successfully blocked in the penalty box Basel.

And deadlock at Stamford Bridge finally split, when Oscar opened the score at the end of the first half. A pass from Lampard beautiful, successful young Brazilian took Chelsea to close the first 45 minutes with a 1-0 advantage.

Chelsea started the second half and tried to increase the advantage. Oscar chance to double his tally this time was thwarted goalposts, through a beautiful kick attempt in the 56th minute.

But rather than increase the advantage, Chelsea is too busy attacking it must be conceded in the 71st minute, a left-footed by Mohamed Salah. Got assists from Streller, pierced beauty corner kick goalkeeper Petr Cech. Score 1-1 for both teams.

10 Minutes later Basel took the lead, this time Streller who listed his name on the scoreboard. Matias Delgado corner successfully converted into goals, having outperformed duel with Samuel Eto'o and Cahill. Basel 2-1 in the 81st minute.

With the time remaining, the hosts failed to keep pace with Chelsea and was forced to recognize the benefits of Basel in their first game in the Champions League this season. Until the fight was over, the score 2-1 to the visitors has not changed.