Yesterday’s Champions League clash Chelsea vs Sporting Lisbon became a defining point for the Nigerian John Mikel Obi.
The December 10 game at Stamford Bridge ended in 3-1 victory of
Mourinho’s men, with two other brilliant goals by Cesc Fabregas, who
opened the score, and Andre Schurrle, who added a second, Goal recalls.
Having been harshly criticizes last weekend following the Blues’ loss
in the match with Newcastle, the Nigerian midfielder scored his first
ever Champions League goal for Chelsea after 58 appearances, The Nation
states.
Five minutes into the second half, Sporting clawed a goal back
through Jonathan Silva, but Mikel restored the home side’s advantage and
secured all three points.
According to Daily Mail, this was Mikel’s 5th goal in more than 8 years at the club.
Thus, Chelsea and Schalke qualify from Group G in the Champions League after both side’s victory.
Chelsea celebrate brilliant performance at Stamford Bridge. Credits: Daily Mail
John Mikel Obi taps in a third from barely a yard out. Credits: Daily Mail
Mikel is tracked by Islam Slimani of Sporting Lisbon. Credits: Daily Mail
According to Daily Mail, this was Mikel’s 5th goal in more than 8 years at the club.
Thus, Chelsea and Schalke qualify from Group G in the Champions League after both side’s victory.
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