With the horror of a westerner used to ambulance sirens, I counted the seconds ticking away while nothing was done.

作为一个西方人，我一听到救护车的汽笛声就会恐惧，我听着秒针滴滴答答的走过，但是情形却没有一丝进展。

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However, Chelsea under Ancelotti have been imperious at home and all United's play counted for nothing when Terry rose highest to meet Lampard's pinpoint free-kick and put the Londoners into a precious lead.

BBC: John Terry