Our new boys Chelsea progressed to the FA Cup fifth round at the expense of a dogged Ipswich thanks to a Michael Ballack brace and a spectacular Frank Lampard free-kick.
Ashley Cole crossed to BALLACK for the first-half opener before Alex Bruce levelled after calamitous Chelsea defending at a set-piece.
The Tractor Boys came out after half time with their tails up but to be honest Chelsea were comfortable after the break and a 25-yard BALLACK free-kick put the home side ahead once again.
FAT BOY LAMPARD sealed the win with a dipping 35-yard free-kick into the top corner.
The midfielder's goal made for a comfortable scoreline but for all the home side's dominance it was stillnervy viewing for the Chelsea fans until Lampard's strike five minutes from time.
Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Carvalho (Ivanovic 70), Alex, Ashley Cole, Belletti, Ballack (Deco 79), Lampard, Malouda (Drogba 58), Kalou, Anelka.
Subs Not Used: Cudicini, Ferreira, Mancienne, Stoch.
Att: 41, 137
Chelsea were drawn away to Watford in the 5th Round. Full draw:
Sheff Utd v Hull
Watford v Chelsea
West Ham v Middlesbrough
Sunderland/ Blackburn v Coventry
Derby/ Nottm Forest v Man Utd
Swansea v Fulham
Liverpool/ Everton v Doncaster/ Aston Villa
Cardiff/ Arsenal v West Brom/ Burnley
Sunday, January 25, 2009
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