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Chelsea defeat Liverpool to enter Champions League semi-finals

London, Apr.9 (ANI): Chelsea FC propelled itself into the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday, thanks to a stunning double strike by Branislav Ivanovic.

Chelsea defeated Liverpool FC by three goals to one.

The Sun quoted Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink as saying: "That even amazed me."

Serbian defender Ivanovic bagged two headed goals - his first for the club - and Didier Drogba added a third after Fernando Torres had shot Liverpool ahead.

Hiddink said: "It was well deserved but a real surprise to be honest, especially after starting sloppily.

"Some players were asleep early on. But their reaction is a compliment to the team as a whole," he added.

Dejected Kop boss Rafa Benitez said: "We got the first goal and were doing well. But we weren't in control after that and they scored from a corner when we could have done better." (ANI)

Beckh finally makes Galaxy debut in 1-0 defeat

Carson (California) July 22: David Beckham made his long-awaited debut for Los Angeles Galaxy when he came on as a substitute in the 78th minute of exhibition match against Chelsea. The England midfielder, who has been struggling to recover from an injury to his left ankle, was cheered loudly by the capacity crowd of 27,000 at the Home Depot Center as he ran on to the pitch in place of striker Alan Gordon......
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