Champions League: Chelsea v Steaua Bucharest - in pictures
Match officials, Chelsea and Steaua players come together to pay their respects and honour Nelson MandelaPhotograph: Paul Gilham/Getty ImagesChelsea's John Obi Mikel, right, tussles with Steaua Bucharest's Gabriel Iancu as Chelsea take the game to the visitors early onPhotograph: Sang Tan/APThat tactic seems to pay off as the home side take an early lead when Oscar nods on a Chelsea coner and a combination of Chelsea's Demba Ba and Steau's Danijel Georgijevski bundle the ball into the netPhotograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images
Though it's Demba Ba who is claiming itPhotograph: Paul Gilham/Getty ImagesAshley Cole shows Nicolae Stanciu a clean pair of heelsPhotograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesWillian does the same to a bunch of Steau defendersPhotograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/APDemba Ba goes close again but is denied by the fist of Ciprian Tatarusanu. Half-time score: Chelsea 1-0 Steau BucharestPhotograph: Sean Dempsey/PAHalf time entertainment is provided by former Chelsea and Steaua Bucharest player Dan Petrescu's lap of honourPhotograph: John Sibley/Action ImagesEden Hazard evades the tackle from Alexandru Chipciu as the home side look to extend their leadPhotograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesJohn Terry uses his head, and not for the first time today after it was revealed that the Chelsea captain has been shopping in the Woking branch of PoundlandPhotograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/APLeandro Tatu tussles with Frank Lampard Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/ReutersJohn Terry uses his feet and body strength to halt the run of Federico Piovaccari Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty ImagesDemba Ba sweeps the ball in the net for the second time on the night but as those raised Steau arms suggest the goal is ruled out for offside Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesApplause rings around Stamford Bridge after the final whistle as Chelsea are through to the knockout stages. Final score: Chelsea 1-0 Steaua Bucharest Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images
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