With Chelsea's first chance of the second half, Nicolas Anelka has his second goal of the right, a blistering right-footed shot from 16 yards out, beating Johan Wiland far post. Finishing a skillful set-up by Frank Lampard, Anelka has given Chelsea a 2-0, 54th minute lead and command of their UEFA Champions League tie with FC Copenhagen.
FC Copenhagen Vs. Chelsea: Nicolas Anelka’s Second Goal Gives Chelsea 2-0, 54th Minute Lead
The movement started with Michael Essien on the ball, 35 yards out, a line of midfielders in front of him. The Ghanaian touched the ball forward to his midfield partner, Lampard, situated between midfielder and defenders. Lampard chipped a left-footed pass across his body, over the head of Mikael Antonsson, setting up Anelka. The forward's first touch was a perfectly struck shot for the far corner, the conversion doubling Chelsea's lead.
The goal gives the Blues a stranglehold on the tie, though the night is still young. With just over half an hour left, Chelsea may have a number of opportunities to catch the pursuing Lions out and exploit them for a third goal. In the 59th minute, that almost happened, with a left-footed shot from Fernando Torres palmed out by Johan Wiland.
Now into the final half hour, Chelsea leads in Copenhagen, 2-0.
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