Thursday, March 12, 2015

John Terry was grappling with Gary Cahill instead of marking Thiago Silva ahead of winning goal (photos)

Thiago Silva leapt high, and powered a fantastic header looping
over the head of Thibaut Courtois into the far corner of Chelsea's
net, dumping Jose Mourinho's team out of the Champions League.
It was, undoubtedly, a brilliant piece of play from the Brazilian, but
immediately the inquest began as to how Chelsea had allowed the
centre back so much space.
The answer, it seems, is that captain John Terry, rather than
marking his opponent, was tussling with his central defensive
partner as the corner came in.
With the ball in the air, Terry can be seen grappling with Gary
Cahill, as both Chelsea men get caught under the ball.
Terry did eventually find a way past his colleague, but arrived too
late and couldn't get off the ground, leaving Silva free to head
home.
The goal drew PSG level on the night, and in the tie, but the vital
second away goal sent the visitors through to the quarter-finals.
It was also the second goal Chelsea had conceded from a corner
to a PSG centre half, after David Luiz had sent the game to extra
time.

source: dailymailuk

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