Just two matches in tonight's action as the competition dwindles down. You in the back !! No need to cry, save your tears as tonight's match ups are sure to whet your appetite for football. Some short previews to tide you over.. See you tonight !!
Manchester United v Borussia Dortmund
This one is dubbed as "The clash of the Geriatrics" !! Ok im lying, but with both teams with an average age of 94 , keep the benjies one side as this one will get physical. Since both teams seen/heard their first match on Rediffusion (ok, my last old joke) they have the same style of slow patient passing. This will game will be played at the pace of a chess game as both minds try to unpick each other defence. Dortmund are yet to conceed a goal and after a resillient performance against City, United will have to do much better than their name sake did this weekend after their 6-1 thrashing (had to mention it).
Dortmund are yet to concede in the competition and United may blemish this record as they have a fairly decent attack. United would have to be wary of Dortmund though as they have scored in every game and the mix of youth and experience could catch them out speed wise. I'm expecting a physical midfield battle and slow concentrated play. The Red Devils may be caught out on the flanks as Dortmund have a tendency to play the ball wide.
I honestly dont know who I have to win this one but I think it would go all the way and the dreaded penalty shoot out would decide it
Ajax v Chelsea
After brushing their respective opposition aside in the quarter finals this should be an interesting and exciting match up. Chelsea were criticized in the group stages for their lack of goals and answered the critics by running rampant on Four-to ... sorry... Porto. Ajax were not starved for goals and the leading scorers are yet to score less than two in a game. More big performances are needed from Chelsea's Shaquille Layne, Tevyn Gill and che capitano Damien Small. The boys in blue are yet to win 2 games back to back. Ajax will probably need to step up another gear if they are to be beat the londoners as they are very solid in defence. As mentioned before, complacency can be their downfall if they do not take the opposition seriously.
Chelsea need to press their opponents fast and hope to catch their opponents on the counter. A strong attack and defensive display will be needed for Small and co. to advance towards the final and win "The Holy Grail". Ajax just need to continue their dominant performances that have seen them get this far to advance to the final.
I have Ajax for the win but Chelsea can provide the upset if they work hard.
SIDE BAR: Good Luck to everyone in their mid terms !!!
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