Chelsea vs. Malaysia Select

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Tuesday 29 July Malaysian XI 0:2 Chelsea Another good work out, with the Malaysian’s U23 squad testing Chelsea in defence, where we looked slow to close down and presenting a sterner defensive test. The pitch presented a few problems of its own, with erratic bounce. On such unusual hop left Wayne Bridge floundering as they nearly opened the scoring.

Nicolas Anelka scored again and looked quick to get in behind and Ashley Cole controlled neatly and finished well for the other.

The real bright moment could have given the game away on a set piece play ahead of the season, as Lampard chipped across a free-kick for Deco to volley from twenty meters, their keeper did well but the technique on show was breath taking; from Lampard to set it up perfectly, and from Deco to hit the target with the shot, top class. And so , Moscow for the railway cup. You can watch all of this on line for £3 a month, reserve and youth games, friendlies and highlights of the first team. It is worth it.