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Delap brands himself "silly and stupid" after blowing Chelsea scoring chance

Delap brands himself "silly and stupid" after blowing Chelsea scoring chance
Delap brands himself "silly and stupid" after blowing Chelsea scoring chanceREUTERS

Chelsea striker Liam Delap has branded himself "stupid" for fluffing a chance in their FA Cup win at Hull City on Friday night.

The Blues comfortably 4-0, with Pedro Neto netting a hat-trick.

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Delap also had the chance to score, but after hitting the cross-bar, he failed to tap home, instead prematurely celebrating believing the ball had bounced over the goalline.

He said at the final whistle: "I swear, I almost ran off, I thought it was in.

"Obviously I was stupid, I should have just put it in but these things happen and I'll learn from it for next time. I thought it went in and was waiting for the referee to blow his whistle. It was silly from me but I thought it was in."

Delap did create two of the four goals on the night and also said:  “We showed we can battle and also play some good football, so we are happy.

"Pedro Neto is an incredible player. He is playing in a position he is not even used to but he showed his quality."

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