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Chelsea Bow Out Of Champions League

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says one of his own goalkeepers prevented them from reaching the Champions League final.

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They were beaten 3-1 by Atletico Madrid in their last four tie at Stamford Bridge.

Thibaut Courtois is on loan at Atletico from Chelsea, and Mourinho says the Belgian made some crucial saves.

Locally, Newmarket Celtic's hopes of clinching the Clare and District Soccer League Premier Division have suffered a setback.

They lost 1-0 to Bridge United last night, while rivals Avenue United beat Corofin 4-0.

Ennis Town played out a scoreless draw against Lifford, while Hermitage beat Connolly Celtic and Tulla United beat Mountshannon Celtic.

In the First Division, Bridge Celtic and Shannon Olympic kept up their promotion charges with a pair of wins while results elsewhere saw Avenue United B crowned winners of the Second Division without kicking a ball.

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