Villas-Boas debut in Chelsea end without a goal

Less satisfactory results achieved again by one candidate won the Premier League title this season. After Saturday ( August 13, 2011 ) Liverpool and Arsenal fail to win, this time Chelsea were forced to turn drew by Stoke City.

Playing at the Britannia Stadium, Chelsea looks quite difficult to develop games. Played a pattern of three strikers up on Fernando Torres as the main sriker, Andre Villas-Boas squad is still quite difficult to disassemble The Potters defense who commandeered by Ryan Shawcross cs.

Stoke City few times capable of giving a threat to behind line The Blues. Relying duet striker Kenwyne Jones and Jonathan Walker, tactics cross that was exhibited by Tony Pullis squad several times to make trouble John Terry cs.

Although more often depressed, Stoke City able to build a more solid coordination game. The result, though less in ball possesion, Stoke City pretty consistent pressure and problems to the Chelsea defense and goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Entering the second half, Chelsea the increasing intensity of the attacks. This time Chelsea pressure more effective. Several times they were able to force the Stoke goalkeeper, Asmir Begovic worked hard to secure the goal.

Chelsea continued to attack. The entire stock front line on the bench has played all by Villas-Boas. However, until the match was over all their efforts are still not produce a goal. Villas-Boas had to settle for his debut match as the new manager of Chelsea only draw.