Chelsea to FA Cup semis as Essien makes return

Chelsea have booked their place in the English FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Coventry City on Saturday.<br>

السبت، 07 مارس 2009 - 16:44

Essien back as Chelsea win

Chelsea have booked their place in the English FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Coventry City on Saturday.

Didier Drogba scored the opener after 15 minutes, as Brazilian center-half Alex ensured the victory in the 72 minute.

The match witnessed the return of Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien after more than five months out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Later on Saturday, European champions Manchester United face Fulham at Craven Cottage.