Blackburn Rovers vs Chelsea Highlights: EPL Highlights

Posted on October 30, 2010
Filed Under Chelsea, English Premier League

Branislav Ivanovic nodded home a late winner for tittle holders Chelsea as Blackburn squandered a golden chance to upset the odds at Ewood Park. Rovers boss Sam Allardyce will be left wondering on how his side finished up with nothing after an exceptional first-half display capped by Benjani Mwaruwari’s first goal for the club. Benjani headed a 21st-minute opener as Rovers pinned Chelsea back in their own half and ought to have moved extended their lead before the break. Instead they allowed Nicolas Anelka to fire home a 39th-minute equalizer.

Rovers controlled the game for long periods in the second half and could have gone in front for the second time when Jason Roberts shot wide in the 81st minute with the goal at his mercy. Less than a minute later Carlo Ancelotti’s side were heading towards all three points when the unmarked Ivanovic connected with a Yury Zhirkov cross and leave Chelsea no doubt relieved to have got off so lightly.

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