Spurs Hold Out at Home
Tottenham defeated Chelsea (2-1) in a thumping match that left Mourinho in a fog, pointing fingers at Graham Poll for what the Chelsea manager deemed inconsistent and damaging decisions.
Chelsea opened the scoring through Makelele and looked destined to continue their winning ways at White Heart Lane, where Spurs had not defeated the champions on their home turf since 1987 when the mullet was king. Makelele hit a breath taking volley for a man that is asked to shore up the defense and provide the steel in the midfield.
Spurs were not disheartened though and Michael Dawson leveled the score with a glancing header that lifted the spirits of Spurs and convinced them that they could compete with Mourinho’s men.
The 2nd half provided just as much intrigue and passion as both teams looked for the go ahead goal. Teenager, Aaron Lennon sent the Spurs’ faithful into a frenzy as he placed a left-footed bender into the net past a wrong footed Chelsea defense. Robbie Keane was able to wriggle free from defender Boulahrouz on the right before playing in a cross that was deflected into the path of Lennon, who still had to settle the ball and maneuver between Ashley Cole and John Terry to unleash the game winner.
Chelsea pushed forward looking for the equalizer, but captain, John Terry was shown the red card after a pushing and yelling sequence with Tottenham players. It was difficult to see the real cause of the expulsion, but based on Terry’s reaction it was clear that he knew that he did something to receive his walking papers.
Even with 10 men, Chelsea continued to push forward, and Tottenham with constant help from injured defender, Chimbonda, was a bit lucky not to concede. Nonetheless, Spurs kept all 3 pts., dropping Chelsea 3 pts. behind Manchester United at the top of the table.
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