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Victor Moses Named Man-Of-The-Match In Chelsea Win

Victor Moses continued his good form for Chelsea in the current Premier League season as he was voted man-of-the-match in Blues slim 1-0 win against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Sunday.

Moses, who is playing a new role in Chelsea squad under new manager Antonio Conte, played a pivotal role in the away tie in which Diego Costa’s goal shut Chelsea to the top of the summit, before he was substitute on 90 minute by Branislav Ivanovic.

Speaking at the post-match interview, Moses told Sky Sports that he was happy with the team’s performance in the game. “I thought we showed a good character today right from the start.

“We had a few chances in the first half but we could not take because the keeper has done very well but second half they came at us but we were very strong at the back. I am very glad to be in the team and satisfied with how I have played. We have a new manager who is ready to give youngsters an opportunity,” he concluded.

Moses had the opportunity to double the lead late in the game for Chelsea but could not utilized the one-on-one chance with Middlesbrough goalkeeper, Victor Valdez. Meanwhile, he scored a brace for Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their 3-1 win against the Desert Foxes of Algeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium last weekend.

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