Mourinho: Blackburn Fought Like Heroes

getborn · Post by **getborn** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:16 am

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho paid tribute to Blackburn after his side progressed into the FA Cup final with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

The Blues will now face Manchester United after Frank Lampard and an extra-time strike from Michael Ballack handed them victory. Earlier, a Jason Roberts effort had sent the match into extra time as Rovers were rewarded for a fine second-half display.

"It's a very special feeling, I think the game was amazing,â€ Mourinho told Sky Sports.

"You finish the game, you win and you are crazy with happiness.

"Blackburn gave us a game, it was not a surprise to me, I was waiting for this - they fought like heroes.

"We are enjoying the moment and they are sad but I have big feelings for them."

Mourinho also looked forward to what will be a mouth-watering final at Wembley.

"It's a big, big final....with two unbelievable teams over the season,â€ he added.

zola · Post by **zola** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:43 am

Cant wait for it!

Updachels · Post by **Updachels** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:37 am

It's gonna be sweet but will have to play much better than last night if we want to win it.

delfino_1936 · Post by **delfino_1936** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:48 am

well done to chelski...good game overall Blackburn never gave up

i would like to see Chelski win cause the title is gonna tough 4 chelski to win

gamst · Post by **gamst** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:24 pm

zola · Post by **zola** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:29 pm

Updachels wrote:It's gonna be sweet but will have to play much better than last night if we want to win it.

too true just need to finish our opportunities to score a little earlier when we play manU. would not be good to be on the back foot to them as recovery would be lot harder than our usual last minute winner against lesser opposition.