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Europa League 2012/13 - Benfica 1 - 2 Chelsea


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Did Demba Ba go up for a medal?

 

He got one, he looked most surprised

 

It'll get to the stage where as soon as our departing player signs the contract with another club, he'll be presented with a trophy. May as well get it out the way first.

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I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the past few days haven't been the greatest for Benfica fans.

 

Talk about tough breaks. 2 injury time defeats in their 2 most important games in ages.

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How's Jotenko? I just came to check if he's alright.

 

In shock. Feel like crying but I can't.

 

Benfica has its place in history. That's it.

 

My old football coach in high school is a Benfica supporter, his folks grew up there and supported them and he was born here when they immigrated over here. I've sent him an email giving him my best.

 

I feel for you jotenko man. Normally I wouldn't care as much - but you're class on this board and somehow feel like you're one of us at times. (due to your sheer madness)

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Went to bed with 5 minutes to go in this match last night, had an early start so couldn't face extra time.

 

Gutted to see the result this morning - fucking Chelsea man, winning a tournament they didn't want to be in with a manager they hate, a racist captain lifting the trophy and a team bought with money they didn't earn. Basically everything that's wrong with the game today. Cunts.

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Guest icemanblue

Gutted once again :(

 

They should ban the 92 minute from football

 

:lol: We'd have been relegated without it.

 

Benfica fans, you're good lads, but, this is not the place for sympathy.

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Chelsea fans were shite after the match, just another (consolation) trophy for them, atmosphere in the bar full of Chelsea fans after the match was akin to Madisons after Newcastle win a match.

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Sorry if Giggs - I didn't notice at the time but been reading that Ba went up to collect a medal despite having inelligible to play for Chelsea in the Europa! Surely will be made to hand it back. He can hardly have "Europa League winner" on his CV.

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@pkelso 16m Expect #Uefa to confirm tomorrow that from 2015-16 Europa League winners qualify for Champions League. Could be 5 teams from one country

 

Interesting. Gives teams a reason to compete in the Europa League.

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They'd be far better re-allocating some of the wealth to the Europa League from the CL. Would encourage higher levels of participation from big clubs and also stop the ruining of leagues by having the same CL qualifiers every year hoarding money.

 

Small steps though...

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Split on this. In one way I think its another step towards devaluing a historic competition that used to hold huge value, but I guess its the only step considering the beast they've turned the CL into.

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