Chelsea finally had something to celebrate in its unexpectedly poor season Wednesday after qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase with a 2-0 victory over Porto. Chelsea not only avoided the embarrassment of dropping into the Europa League, but Jose Mourinho’s team advanced as Group G winners while his former club, Porto, finished third behind Dynamo Kiev to qualify for the second-tier competition.
Fortune favored Chelsea in the 12th minute at Stamford Bridge when Ivan Marcano scored an own goal and Willian rifled a second strike past goalkeeper Iker Casillas early in the second half.
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Source: Loop News Jamaica
