What a response. UCL still alive

Well Terry did not start or even play. The team did show and amazing amount of fight and perseverance. The defense looked at a loss at times but it was a very good Shakhtar team that we played against. The first half we were good in possession but after we scored a goal we almost immediately conceded one. But we weren't just giving away goals either. Very attacking was the game for both sides and both were equal to task. Riveting first half. Second half was just as enthralling. Still attacking from both sides. Neither coach was flinching. Everyone kept running, fighting, and tackling as if their lives depended on it. The ref didn't play a part in the game which was great to see. Tackles were flying in, pushing and shoving for the ball, a sense of pride was on the line it seemed. With the game tied and Chelsea needing a win you could feel the pressure mounting. But our Boys in Blue were intent on coming out of the Bridge with the win. You could see it in their eyes. The defense looked stronger and the passes were linking better in the final third. Individual brilliance from nearly every player was causing trouble. It looked as if the Shakhtar defense was tiring from having to keep up with all the movement from every midfield player and their skill every time that they had the ball. As the game wore on I knew that we would get the goal that we needed. I wasn't sure from whom, but I knew it was coming. Victor Moses proved to be that man. If you have a strong aerial presence in the area during a corner kick, it is best to abuse that power. For us it is Cahill, Luiz, Torres, Terry, Lampard and Moses. However if you get it clear then you still have the likes of Hazard, Mata and Oscar lurking to place a ball back in for more confusion. Chelsea used that prowess to get the all important goal. Shakhtar's defense was tired and thought that the game was done but Chelsea kept pressing and pressing. They are a well drilled team and deserve credit. Roberto Di Matteo is to thank as well for not flinching in his football philosophy. He knew what he wanted to accomplish, he knew his players were capable of producing a win. He believed in them from start to finish. This to me is a sign of a great manager. During the game I was sitting with some other fans at our local spot in Austin and heard one guy saying that RDM needed to sub in players only after 15min had been played! Wow, really?! Other managers like to do that i.e. Mancini and look how his last game ended. If you don't remember it was a 3-1 loss to Ajax. Mancini got flustered and nervous and brought chaos to his team and confusion ensued and also ensured his team are at the bottom of the table. Mancini panicked and got the deserved loss for not having a belief in his squad. They are great individual players but aside from that he doesn't seem to have them on the same page. I don't think that particular fan really understands the game. I wanted to turn around and yell at him to have some faith in the players and the team and the manager. Putting on JT or Sturridge doesn't mean that a goal will occur. It means that the squad on the field will have to adjust to that player and his style and that player will also have to feel the game, because it is different playing in it than watching from the sideline. The substitute that was brought on was a game changer in Moses and that was exactly what was needed. Bringing on Sturridge was because Torres was showing fatigue. I do believe that if we had another CF then I think that Torres may have come off a little sooner. In the end I believe that Chelsea are an amazing team with an amazing manager and a drive to win the treble. KTBFFH!