Although this goal won’t officially be counted as Samuel Eto’o’s first with the Blues, the Cameroonian striker proved to be instrumental for Chelsea in the first half against Bucharest, contributing to a 2-0 lead. Eto’o, initially starting the match on the bench, entered the game due to Torres’ injury.
The scoring for Chelsea began with the Brazilian Ramires, putting the team in the lead. As Chelsea continued to dominate the match, they secured a second goal just before halftime.
In a play orchestrated by Eto’o on the left side, he skillfully cut back to the center and unleashed a shot at the goalkeeper. Although the shot was saved, the rebound came off the defender and found its way into the net, extending Chelsea’s lead to 2-0. Eto’o’s impact showcased his ability to make significant contributions, even if the goal is attributed to the opposing defender.
