Match Report
| Chelsea | Chelsea |  |  | Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons | ||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Williams | Jonathan Williams | manager | Donald Revielino | Donald Revielino | |||||||||||||||||
| Johann Lauper | J. Lauper |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson | J. Vilhjálmsson | |||||||||
| Eddie Todd | E. Todd |  | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 |  | Frederico Romero | F. Romero | |||||||||
| Michael Hurst | M. Hurst | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 |  | Karl Baker | K. Baker | |||||||||
| Jairo Wilson | J. Wilson |  | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Gian Paolo Belotti | G. Belotti | |||||||||
| Mateo Vidal Paz | M. Paz |  | 64 | M | | 5 | | M | 65 |  | Andre Varela | A. Varela | |||||||||
| Cristi Nanu | C. Nanu |  | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Jason Campbell | J. Campbell | |||||||||
| Jonathan Woodgate | J. Woodgate | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 |  | Tore Andre Leonhardsen | T. Leonhardsen | |||||||||
| Stephen Gallacher | S. Gallacher |  | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 |  | Julian Matthäus | J. Matthäus | |||||||||
| Ivan Bloomer | I. Bloomer | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Clive Hibbs | C. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Liam Lightfoot | L. Lightfoot | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 |  | Landon Cruz | L. Cruz | |||||||||
| Lars Bohinen | L. Bohinen | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Bjorn-Tore Bohinen | B. Bohinen | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Milton Keynes Dons. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Chelsea and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Chelsea and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
4.47
0-0Andre Varela sees space and advances. Andre Varela knocks the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Bohinen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.38
0-0Jason Campbell knocks the ball forward to Landon Cruz. Landon Cruz shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
18.10
0-0Jason Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Bohinen. Bjorn-Tore Bohinen goes all the way! Bjorn-Tore Bohinen rockets a shot on goal. Johann Lauper easily smothers it.
21.54
0-0Mateo Vidal Paz catches Julian Matthäus on the ankles. Mateo Vidal Paz is warned by the referee! Julian Matthäus carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.50
0-0Eddie Todd brings the ball forward. Eddie Todd makes a probing pass to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.31
Tore Andre Leonhardsen knocks the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Bohinen. Bjorn-Tore Bohinen tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.26
Julian Matthäus flicks the ball to his team mate, Landon Cruz. Landon Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jairo Wilson.
39.35
Tore Andre Leonhardsen kicks a strong pass forward to Landon Cruz. Landon Cruz shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.18
0-1Julian Matthäus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Landon Cruz. Landon Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort. Landon Cruz scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
48.14
Jason Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Clive Hibbs. Clive Hibbs shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Johann Lauper.
54.34
Cristi Nanu makes a probing pass to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson who gathers it comfortably.
55.31
0-1Michael Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Jason Campbell. Michael Hurst is given a warning by the referee! Jason Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.27
Eddie Todd chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Woodgate. Jonathan Woodgate passes the ball forward to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson who gathers it comfortably.
61.44
Karl Baker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Varela. Andre Varela makes a simple pass to Landon Cruz. Landon Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johann Lauper who gathers it comfortably.
63.07
Stephen Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
66.39
Gian Paolo Belotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tore Andre Leonhardsen. Tore Andre Leonhardsen makes a simple pass to Bjorn-Tore Bohinen. Bjorn-Tore Bohinen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Hurst.
67.29
Eddie Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu knocks the ball forward to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen plays a perfect one-two with Liam Lightfoot and rushes in on goal... Lars Bohinen takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
72.30
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.31
Jonathan Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson!
81.46
Julian Matthäus knocks the ball to his team mate, Landon Cruz. Landon Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Johann Lauper easily smothers it!
84.52
1-1Stephen Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Jason Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.10
Gian Paolo Belotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Varela. Andre Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Landon Cruz. Landon Cruz shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ivan Bloomer 63 | Landon Cruz 44, 87 |