Under constant harassment from Kompany, Alonso, and Cannavaro, Drogba was not as comfortable as he was in the previous match when contesting for the first ball.
Drogba fell silent.
Chelsea's attack came to a standstill.
in this case.
It was in the 39th minute of the match.
The situation on the field changed again.
Kaka received the ball in the middle and advanced. Facing Essien's pressure, the Brazilian used his speed to force the ball to a point about 30 meters from the Chelsea goal, and then passed the ball to the right wing before Joe Cole could pounce on him.
Ribery arrived quickly, took a step forward with the ball, and after assessing the situation in the penalty area, immediately crossed the ball.
Kaka's breakthrough in front of him drew the attention of most of Chelsea's defensive players to the right side. In addition, Adriano and Ibrahimovic, two highly dangerous forwards, were also crowded in the middle and right side of the penalty area, making it even more difficult for Terry's defense to make any moves.
So when Ribery crossed the ball...
The defenders in the penalty area didn't notice that Alonso had already run to the far post of his own goal.
In a situation where there is absolutely no one defending.
Alonso leaped high into the air.
He slammed his forehead into the football, causing it to change direction rapidly and head straight for the Chelsea goal!
Cech, who was still at the near post, had no time to react. He didn't even make a save attempt, and just weakly waved his arm before watching the ball smash into the goal he was guarding!
0:2!
Before the end of the first half!
Leeds United have extended their lead again!
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