Chelsea 1 Liverpool 2

The team of Liverpool won the derby with Chelsea in the 12th round of the Premier League and again proved that played far better against teams in the top of the rankings than against those in the lower half of the table. The boys of Kenny Dalglish came to success with the goals from Maxi Rodriguez and Glen Johnson in 33th and 87th minute. Daniel Sturridge equalized for Chelsea early in the second half, as throughout the second part the team from London totally outplayed the opponent. However, they were shocked by the great breakthrough of the English national Johnson, who overcame Ashley Cole and sent a shot past Cech which brought the victory for his team. With this victory, Liverpool again came closer to the top 4, which ensures a place in the Champions League, which departed with the losses against Norwich and Swansea. Chelsea again disappointed in the derby against a rival at 'Stamford Bridge' - the stadium, which for years had turned into his fortress.

The match started in London at very fast tempo and in the 10th minute volley from Juan Mata was about to open the score, but his shot was blocked by a Liverpool defender. Just minutes later, guests also had the chance to score, but Branislav Ivanovic knocked the ball from the feet of Luis Suarez.

In the 21st minute Didier Drogba with a dangerous shot from a foul was about to score, but the ball went near the bar and entered the net from the backside.

In 33 minutes ,in which the defense of Chelsea made fatal mistake, and John Obi Mikel gave away the ball to Charlie Adam, and in the developing counter Maxi Rodriguez opened the score.

After that hit Chelsea rushed to seek equalizing, but the defense of the guests dealt with the enemy attacks. During the halftime Londoners manager Andre Villa-Boash replaced John-Obi Mikel and undertook much more offensive scheme to include Daniel Sturridge.

These changes brought a serious change in the game – Chelsea, which started lining up attack after attack in front of Pepe Reina. The defense of Liverpool seemed totally inadequate in these minutes that allowed the team from London to score. Florent Malouda, completely uncovered, made an unsuccessful attempt to shoot. However, the ball found Sturridge, for whom it was an easy shoot. The next minutes Chelsea’s missed another opportunity to score, seconds after the goal from Sturridge, Reina had to save a header from David. Malouda and Lampard were also without protection in convenient positions, but didn’t score.

So, completely in contrast with what was happening on the pitch, Liverpool scored the winning goal. Glen Johnson received the ball on the right wing, technically overcame Cole and entering the penalty area, shot for the final 1:2.