CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy 5 – He was almost punished for a poor clearance but was bailed out by Jorginho, who blocked Corona’s effort. He made one save from a Teremi header, but could little about the goal. EPA
CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy 5 – He was almost punished for a poor clearance but was bailed out by Jorginho, who blocked Corona’s effort. He made one save from a Teremi header, but could little about the goal. EPA
Cesar Azpilicueta 6 – The skipper led by example and put his body on the line with several challenges throughout. A solid display. Reuters
Cesar Azpilicueta 6 – The skipper led by example and put his body on the line with several challenges throughout. A solid display. Reuters
Thiago Silva 6 – Was rarely tested but once again his calming presence made it look so easy for the home side. His experience was vital. EPA
Thiago Silva 6 – Was rarely tested but once again his calming presence made it look so easy for the home side. His experience was vital. EPA
Antonio Rudiger 7 – An absolute colossus in the air. Porto had several corners and free-kicks, but Rudiger dominated the aerial battles. EPA
Antonio Rudiger 7 – An absolute colossus in the air. Porto had several corners and free-kicks, but Rudiger dominated the aerial battles. EPA
Reece James 6 – Was forced to play a more withdrawn role in more defensive approach, which stifled his usual forward runs. Still, an accomplished and steady performance. AFP
Reece James 6 – Was forced to play a more withdrawn role in more defensive approach, which stifled his usual forward runs. Still, an accomplished and steady performance. AFP
Jorginho 7 – His presence made Chelsea very compact and difficult to break down. His biggest contribution was to block Corona’s goal-bound effort following Mendy’s wayward clearance. EPA
Jorginho 7 – His presence made Chelsea very compact and difficult to break down. His biggest contribution was to block Corona’s goal-bound effort following Mendy’s wayward clearance. EPA
N’Golo Kante 6 – The Frenchman wasn’t expected to last the full 90 minutes but he not only played to the last whistle, he chased and harassed throughout. EPA
N’Golo Kante 6 – The Frenchman wasn’t expected to last the full 90 minutes but he not only played to the last whistle, he chased and harassed throughout. EPA
Ben Chilwell 6 – Like James was pegged back and was kept busy by the lively Corona, but he grew into the game and let very little get past him after the break. AFP
Ben Chilwell 6 – Like James was pegged back and was kept busy by the lively Corona, but he grew into the game and let very little get past him after the break. AFP
Mason Mount 6 – A largely ineffective game from Mount, who started as part of a front three. He saw plenty of the ball and looked dangerous on the break, but couldn’t fashion any clear-cut chances. Reuters
Mason Mount 6 – A largely ineffective game from Mount, who started as part of a front three. He saw plenty of the ball and looked dangerous on the break, but couldn’t fashion any clear-cut chances. Reuters
Kai Havertz 6 – Playing as a No 9, he was starved of the ball and had a quiet game. He had an opportunity early in the game but decided to cross instead of shoot. EPA
Kai Havertz 6 – Playing as a No 9, he was starved of the ball and had a quiet game. He had an opportunity early in the game but decided to cross instead of shoot. EPA
Christian Pulisic 8 – He’ll no doubt have a few bruises after this one, having been fouled 11 times, but his attacking intent caused Porto problems. He had the best chance of the night in the second half, but he couldn’t get proper contact on his volley when unmarked in the area. EPA
Christian Pulisic 8 – He’ll no doubt have a few bruises after this one, having been fouled 11 times, but his attacking intent caused Porto problems. He had the best chance of the night in the second half, but he couldn’t get proper contact on his volley when unmarked in the area. EPA
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (Mount, 86) N/A – With Chelsea facing pressure at the death, Ziyech was brought on presumably to keep possession. An odd change. EPA
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (Mount, 86) N/A – With Chelsea facing pressure at the death, Ziyech was brought on presumably to keep possession. An odd change. EPA
SUB: Olivier Giroud (Havertz, 91) N/A – The Frenchman came on in injury time and had few opportunities to get on the ball. EPA
SUB: Olivier Giroud (Havertz, 91) N/A – The Frenchman came on in injury time and had few opportunities to get on the ball. EPA
Agustin Marchesin 5 – The Argentine stopper had very little to do, as Chelsea threatened on the counter without forcing him into a save of note. AFP
Agustin Marchesin 5 – The Argentine stopper had very little to do, as Chelsea threatened on the counter without forcing him into a save of note. AFP
Pepe 6 – Was involved in a heavy challenge early on that flattened Havertz, before then making a couple of key blocks to deny the German getting his crosses in. He helped keep Chelsea quiet, but not without giving away plenty of free-kicks. Reuters
Pepe 6 – Was involved in a heavy challenge early on that flattened Havertz, before then making a couple of key blocks to deny the German getting his crosses in. He helped keep Chelsea quiet, but not without giving away plenty of free-kicks. Reuters
Mateus Uribe 6 – Had a solid game and fought until the end, but it wasn’t enough. Had a long-range effort that didn’t trouble the Chelsea goal. Reuters
Mateus Uribe 6 – Had a solid game and fought until the end, but it wasn’t enough. Had a long-range effort that didn’t trouble the Chelsea goal. Reuters
Moussa Marega 5 – Selected ahead of Taremi and though he started well, holding the ball up and bringing others into play, the introduction of Taremi later on brought an extra dimension to the Porto attack. AFP
Moussa Marega 5 – Selected ahead of Taremi and though he started well, holding the ball up and bringing others into play, the introduction of Taremi later on brought an extra dimension to the Porto attack. AFP
Zaidu Sanusi 6 – The Nigerian was impressive, winning most of his battles on the floor and in the air. He made two key clearances too, and enjoyed an excellent tussle with Reece James. AFP
Zaidu Sanusi 6 – The Nigerian was impressive, winning most of his battles on the floor and in the air. He made two key clearances too, and enjoyed an excellent tussle with Reece James. AFP
Marko Grujic 6 – Directed a header towards goal from a corner but it was blocked by Ben Chilwell. His presence and strength were perfect for a game like this. Reuters
Marko Grujic 6 – Directed a header towards goal from a corner but it was blocked by Ben Chilwell. His presence and strength were perfect for a game like this. Reuters
Jesus Corona 7 – Should have scored when he got himself into a good shooting opportunity after giving Chilwell the slip. He had more time than he realised, but blazed over the bar. Gave Chilwell a tricky evening. AFP
Jesus Corona 7 – Should have scored when he got himself into a good shooting opportunity after giving Chilwell the slip. He had more time than he realised, but blazed over the bar. Gave Chilwell a tricky evening. AFP
Wilson Manafa 5 – He made a key challenge – though earned a yellow card for his troubles - to prevent Mason Mount from having a goalscoring opportunity after he broke free on the left, but was substituted in the second half. AFP
Wilson Manafa 5 – He made a key challenge – though earned a yellow card for his troubles - to prevent Mason Mount from having a goalscoring opportunity after he broke free on the left, but was substituted in the second half. AFP
Chancel Mbemba 6 – Battled hard alongside Pepe and won many of his battles in open play against Chelsea’s front three. Good on the ball – supplying Corona on one occasion – and quick to snuff out the ball. Reuters
Chancel Mbemba 6 – Battled hard alongside Pepe and won many of his battles in open play against Chelsea’s front three. Good on the ball – supplying Corona on one occasion – and quick to snuff out the ball. Reuters
Otavio 5 – Looked a bit lost in a wide position and did little to trouble Reece James. Reuters
Otavio 5 – Looked a bit lost in a wide position and did little to trouble Reece James. Reuters
Sergio Oliveira 5 – Returned to the side after having missed the first leg, but he was quiet this evening and probably should have been replaced earlier than he was. Porto looked a greater threat without him. Booked for a foul on Pulisic. EPA
Sergio Oliveira 5 – Returned to the side after having missed the first leg, but he was quiet this evening and probably should have been replaced earlier than he was. Porto looked a greater threat without him. Booked for a foul on Pulisic. EPA
SUB: Mehdi Taremi (Marko Grujic, 63') 8 – He threatened with a goal-bound header before scoring the only goal of the night, a spectacular overhead kick that’s a worthy contender for goal of the season. EPA
SUB: Mehdi Taremi (Marko Grujic, 63') 8 – He threatened with a goal-bound header before scoring the only goal of the night, a spectacular overhead kick that’s a worthy contender for goal of the season. EPA
SUB: Nanu (Manafa, 75) n/a – Provided the pass from the right that led to Terami’s winning goal. EPA
SUB: Nanu (Manafa, 75) n/a – Provided the pass from the right that led to Terami’s winning goal. EPA
SUB: Evanilson (Marega, 75) n/a – Will feel hard done by that he didn’t win a penalty after a tussle with Rudiger. Reuters
SUB: Evanilson (Marega, 75) n/a – Will feel hard done by that he didn’t win a penalty after a tussle with Rudiger. Reuters
SUB: Luis Diaz (Corona, 75) n/a – Another player to get booked for a foul on Pulisic. Needs more game time in this Porto team. EPA
SUB: Luis Diaz (Corona, 75) n/a – Another player to get booked for a foul on Pulisic. Needs more game time in this Porto team. EPA
SUB: Fabio Vieira (Oliviera, 84) n/a – A late addition with Porto chasing the game. Provided a bit more creativity to add to the brute force approach. AFP
SUB: Fabio Vieira (Oliviera, 84) n/a – A late addition with Porto chasing the game. Provided a bit more creativity to add to the brute force approach. AFP

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Chelsea v Porto player ratings: Christian Pulisic 8, Jorginho 7; Pepe 6, Mehdi Taremi 8

Mehdi Taremi's stunning overhead kick earns Porto second-leg victory victory but it's Chelsea who advance to Champions League semi-finals

Nick Judd

April 14, 2021

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Chelsea hung on to reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win despite Mehdi Taremi's stunning overhead kick in added time handing Porto a 1-0 victory in the quarter-final second leg on Tuesday.

The substitute had been responsible for his side's only attempt on target as they chased a 2-0 deficit from last week's first leg but he provided an emphatic response in a cagey game with his acrobatic strike deep into added time.

Thomas Tuchel's side had a healthy lead from last week's away game in Seville and had to withstand an intense start from Porto in their home leg back at the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, the venue of both games due to Portugal's coronavirus restrictions.

Porto's Jesus Corona closed down Chelsea's Edouard Mendy early on but failed to make the most of the keeper's botched pass. The Mexican winger missed another good chance later in the half when he shuffled past Ben Chilwell in the area only to blast over the crossbar.

Chelsea's Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic each came close to breaking the deadlock after the interval but the Londoners were more focused on keeping Porto at bay.

"We accepted what was needed; it was a tough, tough fight," Tuchel told BT Sport.

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A homegrown card payment scheme launched by the National Payments Corporation of India and backed by the Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank

RuPay process payments between banks and merchants for purchases made with credit or debit cards

It has grown rapidly in India and competes with global payment network firms like MasterCard and Visa.

In India, it can be used at ATMs, for online payments and variations of the card can be used to pay for bus, metro charges, road toll payments

The name blends two words rupee and payment

Some advantages of the network include lower processing fees and transaction costs

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Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology, a digital system in which data is recorded across multiple places at the same time. Unlike traditional databases, DLTs have no central administrator or centralised data storage. They are transparent because the data is visible and, because they are automatically replicated and impossible to be tampered with, they are secure.

The main difference between blockchain and other forms of DLT is the way data is stored as ‘blocks’ – new transactions are added to the existing ‘chain’ of past transactions, hence the name ‘blockchain’. It is impossible to delete or modify information on the chain due to the replication of blocks across various locations.

Blockchain is mostly associated with cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Due to the inability to tamper with transactions, advocates say this makes the currency more secure and safer than traditional systems. It is maintained by a network of people referred to as ‘miners’, who receive rewards for solving complex mathematical equations that enable transactions to go through.

However, one of the major problems that has come to light has been the presence of illicit material buried in the Bitcoin blockchain, linking it to the dark web.

Other blockchain platforms can offer things like smart contracts, which are automatically implemented when specific conditions from all interested parties are reached, cutting the time involved and the risk of mistakes. Another use could be storing medical records, as patients can be confident their information cannot be changed. The technology can also be used in supply chains, voting and has the potential to used for storing property records.

The Bio

Ram Buxani earned a salary of 125 rupees per month in 1959

Indian currency was then legal tender in the Trucial States.

He received the wages plus food, accommodation, a haircut and cinema ticket twice a month and actuals for shaving and laundry expenses

Buxani followed in his father’s footsteps when he applied for a job overseas

His father Jivat Ram worked in general merchandize store in Gibraltar and the Canary Islands in the early 1930s

Buxani grew the UAE business over several sectors from retail to financial services but is attached to the original textile business

He talks in detail about natural fibres, the texture of cloth, mirrorwork and embroidery 

Buxani lives by a simple philosophy – do good to all

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