Thoughts about the uncanny events of last Sunday's match between Chelsea and Man United began to
sprout in my head almost immediately as they occurred. The actions that affected the match the most
were based upon officiating decisions, something in which should never occur. A referee should
never play a role in the match and most of all his name should never be remembered.
The Three Lions led by their inspirational leader, Steven Gerrard, easily brushed aside Israel and
garnered three crucial points to better their position to advance to the 2008 European
Championship.
The first half was thoroughly dominated by Gerrard, Gareth Barry, and Joe Cole, who had little
problems controlling and keeping the ball in the Israel half though their efforts were nearly
undermined by lackluster efforts from Emile Heskey, Michael Owen, and Shaun Wright-Phillips.
