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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport

Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final, second leg

Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
A Chelsea pensioner arrives at Stamford Bridge to watch the match Photograph: Matt Dunham/AP
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
A sea of blue flags from the home supporters Photograph: Rebecca Naden/PA
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Chelsea's Frank Lampard slides in to tackle Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Close shave: Chelsea's Didier Drogba attempts a shot during the first half Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Liverpool's Fernando Torres sees his shot saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Liverpool's goalkeeper Pepe Reina saves an attempt on goal from Salomon Kalou... Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
...only for Didier Drogba to rifle a shot in on the rebound Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Drogba goes to ground, but only to celebrate putting his team 1-0 up Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC/PA
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Liverpool's Sami Hyypia leaps to control the ball Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
The strain begins to show for Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard Photograph: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport/PA
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Chelsea's Joe Cole takes on Dirk Kuyt by the scruff of the, er, shirt Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Fernando Torres makes the most of a pass from teammate Yossi Benayoun, scoring to take the score to 1-1 Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
A despondent Michael Essien as Torres celebrates his goal with his Liverpool teammates in the background Photograph: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport/PA
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Referee Roberto Rosetti employs a UEFA-approved Stern Expression while awarding Liverpool's Fernando Torres a free kick Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Steven Gerrard and Claude Makelele battle it out in the air Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Chelsea's Frank Lampard scores from a penalty in extra time to put Chelsea 2-1 ahead Photograph: Scott Heavey/Action Images
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Didier Drogba, surrounded by a throng of Liverpool players, scores his second goal of the night for Chelsea Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Chelsea captain John Terry celebrates his side's Champions League victory Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Chelsea v Liverpool Champions League semi-final
Relief and jubilation from Chelsea manager Avram Grant after the final whistle - his team will face Manchester United in the final on May 21 Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images
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