[ 2012-08-04 ]

Chelsea set for decisive closed-door Ahly clash
Berekum Chelsea have defied the odds in their
debut African Champions League campaign but they
are prepared to continue as they head for their
biggest game yet, Saturday's clash against Egypt's
Al-Ahly.

The Ghanaian side will play Ahly behind closed
doors in Cairo in a top-of-the-table clash in
Group B.

Six-time winners, Ahly top the table, with two
points ahead of Chelsea and the outcome of the
game today could enhance either sides semi-final
chances.

Chelsea coach Hans Van der Plyum is placing faith
in his squad's hunger to upset the odds after
chalking some big victories.

"This is a very important match and I have been
looking at how to get the best from the players
for the game," the Chelsea coach said ahead of the
game.

"We have to put in our all and prove to them that
we can play. The most important thing is the
players must be psychologically sound."

Van der Plyum knows that his side faces a big
challenge but he says the game against Ahly could
potentially be a key moment in their campaign.

"It is the biggest and decisive game. The outcome
will be critical in determining how far we can go
in the competition.

"We have to go all out. Football is a game of
mistakes, and the side that makes the least
mistake is bound to win."

Chelsea started their group campaign by winning
3-2 against Zamalek in Accra before drawing 2-2
with TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi.

Source - Ghana FA

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