Villas-Boas delighted by Cup win
October 27, 2011 11:58:06 UK
Andre Villas-Boas was relieved to see his side scrape past Everton in extra-time to make it through to the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup.
Andre Villas-Boas again saw one of his players sent off.Both sides were reduced to 10 men in a dramatic tie. Nicolas Anelka spurned a great chance to put Chelsea in the lead as he missed a penalty but they then went ahead thanks to Salomon Kalou.
Ross Turnbull saw red after tripping Louis Saha, but Petr Cech came to the Blues' rescue, saving the resulting spot-kick from Leighton Baines.
Saha levelled for Everton, but Royston Drenthe was dismissed for the home side and Daniel Sturridge got the extra-time winner for the visitors.
Chelsea are now 1213.00 to lift the Carling Cup while Blackburn Rovers are 1213.00 and Manchester United are 101.00.
We were able to triumph in difficulty and these are good signs for us.
Andre Villas-Boas
Villas-Boas was delighted by his players' efforts, just three days after the defeat to QPR, when they had two players sent off.
"We went down to 10 men, unfortunately, once again and made things even more difficult but we were able to triumph in difficulty and these are good signs for us," he said.
"We got one of the most difficult draws, Everton away with one of their strongest sides. They showed they wanted to go through this phase but we were able, not only to play good football, but show good commitment and desire. It shows we are progressing and it is very satisfying for everybody."
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