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LONDON - Chelsea will challenge Benfica in the Europa League final at the Amsterdam Arena after getting rid of Basel 3-1 (aggregate 5-2) in the semifinals.   Chelsea actually had left earlier in the first half with goals from Mohamed Salah in the 45th minute. However, the Blues got up in the second half with goals from Fernando Torres (50 '), Victor Moses (52'), and David Luiz (59 ').   Meanwhile at the Estadio Da Luz, Benfica also won 3-1 over Fenerbahce (3-2 aggregate). Aguias goals (the Eagles) scored by Nicolas Gaitan (9 ') and Oscar Cardozo (35' dam 66 '), while a single goal Sari Kanarlayar created by Dirk Strong penalty (23').   Final in Amsterdam Arena will be held on Thursday 16 May.   The game First Round Compete at Stamford Bridge, London, The Blue down to barely best squad. Only the rested Juan Mata, while Fernando Torres became the starter in front.   Frank Lampard, who captained almost put the home side ahead in the eighth minute fast if not volley hit the bar.   Chelsea continued to press. Torres and David Luiz got a chance in the 18th minute and 19 but their effort was not fruitless.   Basel is not without opportunities. In the 26th minute cross was almost converted Markus Steinhöfer Marco Streller a goal but unfortunately his shot just inches wide.   Controversy occurred in the 40th minute when Basel winger Valentin Stocker kick on Ryan Bertrand hand not seen the referee Jonas Eriksson of Sweden as a penalty.   On when the game might have ended without a goal, the visitors surprisingly managed to steal a goal through their winger Egyptian Mohamed Salah. Utilizing assists Stocker, One successful goalkeeper Petr Cech in the 46th minute.   Basel were 1-0 up at halftime.   Second Round Host rose in the second half. In the 50th minute, Chelsea equalized after Torres managed to kick the ball rebounding advantage Lampard. Score 1-1.   Only two minutes later, Victor Moses brought the Blues the lead. Almost the same as the first goal, goalkeeper Moses Basel Torres ball rebounding advantage. Chelsea 2-1 in the 52nd minute.   In the 59th minute, a free kick David Luiz back so the specter of Basel. As in the first meeting, Luiz successful free-kick rattled the heavily Basel goalkeeper Yann Sommer. The Blues away 3-1.   In the remaining match, Chelsea had the opportunity many times through Torres who played 90 minutes. However, unfortunately never created an additional goal. Similarly, the Basel who seemed to lose touch. 3-1 score lasted until the game was over and Chelsea had the right to the final.