And that’s seven. Lost seven European finals since 1962. The trauma for the Portuguese football club Benfica continues. And it’s a very painful way: was the final of the Europa League against Chelsea lost tonight in the last minute of extra time.
The English club won 2-1 at the Amsterdam Arena – the second European football after the prestigious Champions League.
Only after peace broke out the match, which was led by the Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers. The Spanish striker Fernando Torres made in the sixtieth minute 1-0 to Chelsea after a great solo.
Ten minutes later, the Paraguayan striker Oscar Cardozo a penalty (after hands of Chelsea defender Azpilicueta) equalized for Benfica.
Just before the official time expired, yet Lampard struck the crossbar with a pretty long shot. Just when the audience is getting ready for an extension, hit Chelsea far, in the dying seconds of the second half. Defender Branislav Ivanovic headed touch from a corner: 2-1.
At Benfica was the talented Dutch striker Ola John (20) midway through the second half.His compatriot Nathan Ake (18), defensive midfielder at Chelsea, did not come last night in action.
With the victory Torres has a special status: he is the first player ever to have the Champions League, the Europa League, the European Championships and the World Cup win.
Chelsea win Europa League after goal in final seconds
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