Hiddink wins tactical battle to put Chelsea on course

LIVERPOOL: Guus Hiddink believes Chelsea are on course for the Champions League semifinals because they have found a way to expose the flaws in Liverpool's gameplan.

Hiddink made a mockery of Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez's reputation as European soccer's master tactician by pinpointing the Reds' weaknesses in defence and attack and exploiting them ruthlessly.

Despite falling behind to an early Fernando Torres goal in Wednesday's quarterfinal first leg at Anfield, Chelsea hit back through two Branislav Ivanovic headers and a Didier Drogba strike to claim a stunning 3-1 victory.