(Video): Chelsea TV's hilarious reaction to Liam Delap's first goal for Blues
Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win over ES Tunis last night in the Club World Cup, a satisfying return to form after a worrying defeat and a result that set up a second round game against Benfica in Charlotte.
There were good performances all round, especially considering this was the most rotated team we've played in the tournament so far. Particularly notable was the showing from Liam Delap.
Delap shines with first Blues goal
Liam Delap in action against ES Tunis.(Photo by)
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The striker was handed the chance to play an important role in the game by Nicolas Jackson's suspension, and he did superbly well, especially when he scored his first goal for the club in first half stoppage time.
Chelsea were given a free kick but chose to play advantage, something which Enzo Fernandez used cleverly as he flicked the ball through to Delap just as the Tunis defenders stopped for a second.
The striker still had a lot to do, with several defenders between him and the goal. He dealt with them all superbly. The first simply bounced off his large frame, with the striker using his body superbly to shield the ball as he brought it down.
He then still had a ways to go, but a lovely fake shot on the left foot followed by a quick finish on the right saw off the second incoming defender and left the keeper rooted.
Chelsea commentators go mad for Delap first strike
It was pure striking artistry and on Chelsea TV the commentators went mad for it.
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'OHHHH WHAT A GOAL! WHAT A GOAL BOY!' shouted Jason Cundy on Chelsea TV. Let's hope this is the first of many top reactions we get from them.
You can see the goal in the clip embedded here, with this goal coming after 54 seconds:
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