Essien inspire, Ballack scores
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Michael Ballack struck his first goal for Chelsea as they defeated Werder Bremen 2-0 in yesterday's Champions League opener.
Michael Essien put Chelsea ahead after 23 minutes following a stumble by Bremen defender Petri Pasanen.
Bremen hit back after the break, with World Cup leading scorer Miroslav Klose shooting over from only eight yards and then heading against the crossbar.
Michael Ballack eased Chelsea's nerves from the spot after 66 minutes when Clemens Fritz fouled Didier Drogba.
The only downside of a satisfying night for Jose Mourinho's side were cheap bookings picked up by John Terry, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and Drogba.
Ballack took over penalty duties from Lampard, who missed against Charlton, and demonstrated his expertise by lashing an unstoppable finish high past Reinke.
Lampard was almost on target from open play with 11 minutes left, firing in a shot from a tight angle that struck an upright.
Michael Essien put Chelsea ahead after 23 minutes following a stumble by Bremen defender Petri Pasanen.
Bremen hit back after the break, with World Cup leading scorer Miroslav Klose shooting over from only eight yards and then heading against the crossbar.
Michael Ballack eased Chelsea's nerves from the spot after 66 minutes when Clemens Fritz fouled Didier Drogba.
The only downside of a satisfying night for Jose Mourinho's side were cheap bookings picked up by John Terry, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and Drogba.
Ballack took over penalty duties from Lampard, who missed against Charlton, and demonstrated his expertise by lashing an unstoppable finish high past Reinke.
Lampard was almost on target from open play with 11 minutes left, firing in a shot from a tight angle that struck an upright.
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