Chelsea v Liverpool, Part III

For the third time in the last four seasons, Chelsea will play Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Champions League. � Chelsea 2 - 0 (3-2 aggregate) Fenerbahce Chelsea came back from a 1-2 first leg deficit to defeat Turkish club Fenerbahce 2-0 in the second leg and advance 3-2 on aggregate. Michael Ballack put the Blues into the lead early on, heading in a cross from Joe Cole. Without injured starting keeper Petr Cech, Chelsea started the match with Carlo Cudicini in goal, but he had to leave with a hamstring injury. Third choice keeper Hilario finished the game, and made crucial saves to preserve Chelsea's lead. Frank Lampard's late goal, assisted by Michael Essien, sealed the win and a place in the semis. � Liverpool 4-2 (5-3 aggregate) Arsenal Liverpool came back from a goal down early and from trailing on away goals late, to score two late goals to advance to the semi-finals for the third time in the last four seasons. Arsenal's Abou Diaby gave the Gunners into an early lead, but Sami Hyppia headed in the tying goal at the half hour mark. Fernando Torres put the Reds in front in the 69th minute, but when Emmanuel Adebayor scored with 6 minutes remaining after a superb run from Theo Walcott, it looked like Arsenal would advance on away goals with the aggregate score tied 3-3. But Liverpool dramatically and controversially scored the go ahead goal just two minutes later. The referee awarded Liverpool a penalty when Ryan Babel was brought down in the box by Kolo Toure. The challenge was reminiscent of Dirk Kuyt's challenge on Alexander Hleb in the first leg, but no penalty was given on that occasion. Steven Gerrard converted the penalty this time, and Ryan Babel added a late goal the seal the win and set up yet another semi-final against Chelsea. Predictably, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger blamed the loss on the referee. �