A deserved loss in a downpour

“Our opponent managed to use their goal opportunities wisely- unlike us. As a matter of fact, it wasn’t too different from last year’s Newcastle game. Back then we also appeared to be in control. We were in a 2-1 lead and yet lost 3-2,” explained Petr.
“Newcastle had more shots on goal and were generally more productive. Our most promising chance was when we hit the crossbar in the first half. There’s nothing we can do about it now, though, we’re going to have to rectify this loss in the Champions League game against Schalke next Wednesday,” added Petr, who, having warded off numerous goal opportunities, was among the best Chelsea players of the match. “I saved about six shots as well as Gouffran’s one-on-one attack. The goals I conceded were inevitable on my part."