Ref Andre Mariner doing a good job, talking to players rather than waving cards at them - Joey is on thin ice though to pick up a 10th yellow and a 2 match ban.
That was a lovely shot by Charlie late on, headed for the corner of the net, that required a good save from Courtois. "We shamed the players by saying they had not had a shot on target, and finally, a goalkeeper has a save to make. And what a save it is. After a long ball forward Bobby Zamora's knockdown finds Charlie Austin. The striker has space to turn and drills an effort at goal. Thibaut Courtois pushes it wide. Fine save from the big man." http://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/32042916
Looks like a typical Chelsea performance, plenty of possession but little cutting edge. We're doing well pressuring them and if only we can get Charlie a clear sight of goal. A great effort by him well saved by Courtois. Let's hope we keep it together and don't give away a silly goal...
Barton really getting stuck in, skating close to the edge but so far he's MOM by a distance. Sandro not too shabby either.
Barton's been excellent. I think old grumpy guts will change it for them so hope CR is prepared to mix things up to keep it in the balance. Need similar performance levels in the second half and probably some luck too.
