Here is the starting eleven formation from Chelsea by Coach  Scolari:

Petr Cech, John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho, Wayne Bridge, Jose Bosingwa, John Mikel Obi, Frank Lampard, Deco, Florent Malouda, Nicolas Anelka, Salomon Kalou.


Here is the starting eleven formation from AS Roma by Coach Luciano Spalletti:

Doni, Christian Panucci, Philippe Mexes, John Arne Riise, Cicinho, Daniele De Rossi, Matteo Brighi, Francesco Totti, Alberto Aquilani, Mirko Vucinic, and Rodrigo Taddei.

The only goal arrives in the 77th minute by Chelsea defender John Terry with a headed ball to the far corner blasting Roma goalkeeper.
Chelsea 1 - 0 AS Roma

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I wonder why Spalletti waited too long to make necessary changes?? Unbelievable. First substitution in the 61st minute. Second substitution until the 81st minute? Hello, Spalletti should have made the substitutions early. Don't you think?

You might argue it was a lucky goal by Terry. Yet, you cannot deny that Roma should have grasped at least a draw. Like John Terry said after the match, "They worked very hard all night and maybe they deserved something but thankfully we got three points."

What to say about the Roman gladiators?  Did they run out of gas?  Are too many injured players playing?   Where are the subs? What's missing with Roma?  Which strategy can work?  Who are the  key players to help Roma?   Too many questions and not clear answers because Roma is living a dark period.  Hopefully, there will be a sunshine in their next match.

Arrivederci Roma.... an uphill battle to pass to the next round. Yet, Roma can make it if winning at the Olimpico Stadium in the second leg against Chelsea. Just hope this time, Spalletti will make his substitutions earlier.


UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP STAGE B MATCHDAY 3
Chelsea - AS Roma
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Stamford Bridge
England
11:45 a.m. USA Pacific time

Referee: Kyros Vassaras (GRE)
Assistant referee: Dimitris Bozatzidis (GRE) Dimitris Saraidaris (GRE)
Fourth official: Georgios Daloukas (GRE)
UEFA Delegate:  René Eberle (SUI)
UEFA Referee observer: Hans Reijgwart (NED)