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Galatasaray
Champions League | Round-Of-16
Feb 26, 2014 at 7.45pm UK
 
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Half-Time Report: Chelsea ahead against Galatasaray thanks to Fernando Torres goal

Fernando Torres scores early in the first half to give Chelsea a slender lead in their last-16 Champions League clash against Galatasaray.

Chelsea are beating Galatasaray at half time in their last-16 Champions League clash at the Turk Telecom Arena.

The first chance of the evening went Chelsea's way. Fernando Muslera, the Gala goalkeeper, messed up his clearance and the ball landed at Willian's feet 35 yards from goal.

Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Galatasaray during their Champions League match on February 26, 2014© Getty Images

The Brazilian sent the ball towards the empty net, but Muslera just managed to flick it wide of the target with his head. The away fans were soon celebrating the opening goal, however, after more sloppy play in possession by the home side.

Galatasaray lost the ball on the halfway line, and the Blues took full advantage. Eden Hazard and Andre Schurrle combined to play in Cesar Azpilicueta, who then pulled the ball back for Fernando Torres to poke home.

Willian then blasted an effort into Muslera's hands, before Ramires tamely volleyed over the crossbar after being picked out in the middle by Andre Schurrle.

Galatasaray put together a decent move that concluded with Alex Telles striking the ball towards the bottom corner from 20 yards. However, Petr Cech was there to put the ball behind for a corner, which came to nothing.

There was a moment of controversy just before the break when John Terry held on to a ball that had been thrown back onto the pitch, but the hosts then used another to score what they thought was the equaliser.

However, the goal was disallowed and Terry was booked for attempting to waste time.

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