Midfielder Michael Essien converted a Chelsea break and a Nicolas Anelka set-up for his third goal in two matches, putting the Blues up 1-0 on hosting Zilina. The right-footed finish from the middle of the area comes four days after Essien recorded a brace at Upton Park in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over West Ham United.
Michael Essien’s Third Goal In Two Matches Has Chelsea Up On Zilina, 1-0 After 13 Minutes
The Blues start this match without regulars Ashley Cole, Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard.
Chelsea and Zilina share a Champions League group with Marseille and Spartak Msocow, currently scoreless at the Stade Vélodrome.
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