It took seven minutes for Raul Meireles to create a great chance for Chelsea, but that went begging so in the eighth minute he decided to score the opening goal. The midfielder hit an incredible long ball to Fernando Torres, but Torres' shot hit the post despite being in alone from five yards so Meireles took matters into his own hands with a strike from distance that has put the Blues in front of Racing Genk.
Chelsea Vs. Racing Genk Live, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Raul Meireles Strikes First
Meireles gathered a pass rom Ashley Cole a little more than 20 yards from goal. He turned towards goal and for reasons unknown, Genk's defend chose not to close him down. Having been given space, Meireles stepped into the shot, beat the keeper and the Blues were predictably in front at Stamford Bridge.
A win by Chelsea will give them seven points from three UEFA Champions League Group E matches, well on their way to topping the group. Genk look destined to be stuck on one point.
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