Chelsea Becomes the Champions of Europa League 2013

Branislav Ivanovic Scored a Winning Goal against Benfica-Europa League 2013

Chelsea successfully won the Europa league 2013 after beating Benfica 1-0 in May 15th 2013 in Amsterdam Arena.The goals of Chelsea was scored by Fernando Torres and Branislav Ivanovic. While Benfica goal was scored by Óscar Cardozo. This was the dramatic game. The match was interesting. Benfica actually dominated the match. Benfica was not interfered by the big name of Chelsea as the Champions League winners last season. Jorge Jesus' squad dominated the match of the first 45 minutes. The attack from benfica players, Nicolas Gaitan, Eduardo Salvio, and Rodrigo make the Blues defense hassles. In the 51st minute, Cardozo scored a goal. but the referee Bjorn Kuipers annulled the goal, because the Paraguay striker was in an offside position before scoring the goal. Seven minutes later, Salvio almost opened the scoring if his header could not be secured Cech. Although Benfica dominated the match, Benfica conceded in the 60th minute. Starting from Cech throws, the ball sped towards Fernando Torres profusely. After winning the duel with Luisao, the Spanish striker successfully struck the ball into the goal. Score 1-0 for Chelsea. However, Chelsea's advantage only lasted eight minutes. The referee pointed to the spot after Cesar Azpilicueta touched the ball with his hand inside the box. Cardozo, who became an executioner successfully conquered Cech.  The score was Chelsea 1, Benfica 1. The score draw makes the match more interesting. Chelsea almost won again in the 88th minute. Lampard kicked from outside the penalty box but his shot hit the crossbar.In the final minutes of the game, Branislav Ivanovic emerged as the hero of the victory of the Blues, Chelsea. The defender with Jersey number 2 successfully scored a goal by his heading the ball from a corner kick by Juan Mata. Artur can only be silent in his position seeing the ball seamlessly bolted to the far post. And Chelsea becomes the champions of Europa league of the seaons 2012-2013.

Lineup: 

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech, 28-Cesar Azpilicueta, 24-Gary Cahill, 2-Branislav Ivanovic, 3-Ashley Cole; 4-David Luiz, 8-Frank Lampard; 7-Ramires, 10-Juan Mata, 11-Oscar; 9-Fernando Torres.  

Benfica: 1-Artur; 34-Andre Almeida, 4-Luisao, 24-Ezequiel Garay (33' Jardel Nivaldo Vieira 78'), 25-Melgarejo (19 Ola John, 66'); 35-Enzo Perez, 21-Nemanja Matic, 19-Rodrigo (11 Lima '66); 20-Nicolas Gaitan, 18-Eduardo Salvio; 7-Oscar Cardozo

Fernando Torres Score a Goal (Chelsea 2 - 1 Benfica) Europa League Final 2013

Fernando Torres and Branislav Ivanovic Make Chelsea the Champions of Europa League 2013