Chelsea avenged Sunday's controversial defeat to Manchester united by beating them 5-4 at Stamford Bridge to reach the last eight of the Capital One Cup.
Being 3-2 ahead once again, Manchester United must have sensed another victory with seconds left of normal time.
Rookie defender Scott Wootton barged Ramires gifting a last-gasp Eden Hazard penalty just before referee Lee Mason could blow the final whistle.
The extra time turned out to be favorable for the Blues as they took control of the game.
No matter where this competition stands in the priority list of both the teams, there is always nail-biting and heart-pounding encounters involved when these rivals play against each other.
In the end, the game simply blossomed into a terrific win of Roberto Di Matteo's team that displayed better defense and attack.
Petr Cech's stray mispass to Romeu in the 22nd minute, was pushed towards Ryan Giggs who stroked a low curling left footed shot for the 165th goal of his outstanding United career.
Eight minutes later, Alexander Buttner clumsily tripped Moses inside the area getting the Blues a decision to their liking. David Luiz converted the penalty from the spot, equalizing for the Blues.
Both the teams were displaying their best of games although the Blues defense looked more susceptible in front of the United attack led by Danny Welbeck, Anderson and Hernandez.
The scoreline of the match continued to swing as Javier Hernandez got United back in front before half-time.
This exciting cup rivalry took another turn in the second half when Gary Cahill stroked a swift header from Juan Mata's corner, leveling the score. The ball crossed the line before Rafael headed the ball out, confirmed the replays as well as the match officials.
The Red Devils did not take much time to hit back; Nani exchanged crisp passes with Anderson inside the area while the keeper Cech raced from his line. An extraordinary goal for the third time restored their advantage.
Just when Chelsea's chances of winning appeared to have gone, Scott Wootton barged into Ramires in the box, awarding Hazard the chance to equalize the scoreline with the second penalty of the match, taking the tie into extra-time.
Eight minutes later, Chelsea went ahead for the first time, thanks to Wootton's ridiculous attempt at a header that was swiftly gobbled up by Sturridge to fire home the fourth.
In the dying minutes of extra time, Hazard and Ramires bamboozled Lindegaard with some quick-play with Ramires ultimately sliding the ball into the empty net making it 5-3.
A foul by Cesar Azpiliceuta on Hernandez in the 119th minute gave Giggs a chance to score the ninth goal of the evening. Yet it was too late as the Blues held on to reach the quarter-finals.
Being 3-2 ahead once again, Manchester United must have sensed another victory with seconds left of normal time.
Rookie defender Scott Wootton barged Ramires gifting a last-gasp Eden Hazard penalty just before referee Lee Mason could blow the final whistle.
The extra time turned out to be favorable for the Blues as they took control of the game.
No matter where this competition stands in the priority list of both the teams, there is always nail-biting and heart-pounding encounters involved when these rivals play against each other.
In the end, the game simply blossomed into a terrific win of Roberto Di Matteo's team that displayed better defense and attack.
Petr Cech's stray mispass to Romeu in the 22nd minute, was pushed towards Ryan Giggs who stroked a low curling left footed shot for the 165th goal of his outstanding United career.
Eight minutes later, Alexander Buttner clumsily tripped Moses inside the area getting the Blues a decision to their liking. David Luiz converted the penalty from the spot, equalizing for the Blues.
Both the teams were displaying their best of games although the Blues defense looked more susceptible in front of the United attack led by Danny Welbeck, Anderson and Hernandez.
The scoreline of the match continued to swing as Javier Hernandez got United back in front before half-time.
This exciting cup rivalry took another turn in the second half when Gary Cahill stroked a swift header from Juan Mata's corner, leveling the score. The ball crossed the line before Rafael headed the ball out, confirmed the replays as well as the match officials.
The Red Devils did not take much time to hit back; Nani exchanged crisp passes with Anderson inside the area while the keeper Cech raced from his line. An extraordinary goal for the third time restored their advantage.
Just when Chelsea's chances of winning appeared to have gone, Scott Wootton barged into Ramires in the box, awarding Hazard the chance to equalize the scoreline with the second penalty of the match, taking the tie into extra-time.
Eight minutes later, Chelsea went ahead for the first time, thanks to Wootton's ridiculous attempt at a header that was swiftly gobbled up by Sturridge to fire home the fourth.
In the dying minutes of extra time, Hazard and Ramires bamboozled Lindegaard with some quick-play with Ramires ultimately sliding the ball into the empty net making it 5-3.
A foul by Cesar Azpiliceuta on Hernandez in the 119th minute gave Giggs a chance to score the ninth goal of the evening. Yet it was too late as the Blues held on to reach the quarter-finals.
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