Coppell Regrets Missed Chances

Reading boss Steve Coppell was left to wonder what might have been as his side missed a host of first half chances before losing 2-1 to Chelsea at the Majedski Stadium.

The Royals led 1-0 at the break, but could have been further infront and were made to pay immediately after the break by goals in rapid succession from Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba.

"Our downfall was not finishing off the chances we'd created," said Coppell.

"At the interval we were a bit disappointed not to be further ahead.

"Then they they made changes and that gave the game a different complexion.

"We fell asleep for five minutes and gave away a poor goal defensively and Didier Drogba scored a very good one."

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho gambled by using his remaining two substitutions at half-time in a bid to change the course of the game and he was delighted with the reaction it had as his side registered their second hard fought victory of the campaign.

Mourinho said: "We made changes and the players were brave enough to accept the risk of the way we played.

"The reaction was amazing. I just feel sorry we didn't score a third.

"As on Sunday we had to suffer, but six points in two games is a good start for us. This is a very good place to win as Reading are a very difficult side."

taken from goal.com