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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Steven Bloor

Champions League: Chelsea v Steaua Bucharest - in pictures

chelsea v steau: Match officials, Chelsea and Steaua players come together
Match officials, Chelsea and Steaua players come together to pay their respects and honour Nelson Mandela Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images
chelsea v steau: John Obi Mikel, Gabriel Iancu
Chelsea's John Obi Mikel, right, tussles with Steaua Bucharest's Gabriel Iancu as Chelsea take the game to the visitors early on Photograph: Sang Tan/AP
chelsea v steau: Demba Ba and Steau's Danijel Georgijevski
That 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 net Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images
chelsea v steau: Demba Ba celebrates
Though it's Demba Ba who is claiming it Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images
chelsea v steau: Ashley Cole shows Nicolae Stanciu a clean pair of heels
Ashley Cole shows Nicolae Stanciu a clean pair of heels Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
chelsea v steau: Willian
Willian does the same to a bunch of Steau defenders Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP
chelsea v steau: Demba Ba goes close again but is denied by the fist of Ciprian Tatarusanuua
Demba Ba goes close again but is denied by the fist of Ciprian Tatarusanu. Half-time score: Chelsea 1-0 Steau Bucharest Photograph: Sean Dempsey/PA
Dan Petrescu
Half time entertainment is provided by former Chelsea and Steaua Bucharest player Dan Petrescu's lap of honour Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images
chelsea v steau: Eden Hazard evades the tackle from Alexandru Chipciu
Eden Hazard evades the tackle from Alexandru Chipciu as the home side look to extend their lead Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
chelsea v steau: John Terry heads the ball
John 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 Poundland Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP
chelsea v steau: Leandro Tatu tussles with Frank Lampard
Leandro Tatu tussles with Frank Lampard Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
chelsea v steau: John Terry halts the run of Federico Piovaccari
John Terry uses his feet and body strength to halt the run of Federico Piovaccari Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images
chelsea v steau: Demba Ba's goal is disallowed
Demba 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 Images
chelsea v steau: Frank Lampard applauds
Applause 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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