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Blackburn Rovers performed brilliantly in the face Chelsea in the Carling Cup quarter-round, Wednesday (2/12/2009) . On penalties, they get rid of the favorite team.

In the match at Ewood Park, Blackburn led the first time in the first round, and nearly won before Paulo Ferreira a 3-3 equalizer in the 120th minute. As a result, the fight continued with penalties, and the hosts won 4-3.

Playing at home, Blackburn opened the scoring through a goal Nikola Kalinic in the eighth minute. He goalkeeper Henrique Hilario break from the penalty box, complete the Post feedback Chimbonda.

Chelsea equalized two minutes after the break. Thanks to assist Florent Malouda, striker Didier Drogba a new entry to replace Deco, managed to thrill the net Paul Robinson.

Just three minutes earlier than these goals, the Blues turned to lead. Salomon Kalou brought the west London team was winning 2-1 when Michael Ballack completed the job.

Blackburn does not necessarily whole moral and managed to keep hope after Brett Emerton scored equaliser in 63 minutes. 2-2 score lasted until the second half finished, and the game continued with the extra time. At the time Chelsea was playing with 10 men due to injury and Salomon Kalou pulled out, while his team has made three changes.