So near, but so far

This was the third time we’ve failed to progress from the semi-final of the competition having won the first leg. We are becoming the bridesmaids, never the bride. Again, we were so near, but so far.

We could just shrug our shoulders and say that this is a Mickey Mouse tournament, but a Mickey Mouse cup is something (better than nothing). Now it only leaves the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and Premier League for us (good luck with those competitions!).

But at the end of the day, it was down to penalties, not superiority on the field, which I suppose is something (penalties are a lottery). Yes, Chelsea won at their ground but failed to win over two games. Anyhow: Chelsea won a penalty shootout on a night of high drama at Stamford Bridge, ov...