Match Report
| Chelsea | Chelsea |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paolo Gascoigne | P. Gascoigne |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | John Rankin | J. Rankin | |||||||||
| Rafael Bakboord | R. Bakboord |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 | | Brian Keane | B. Keane | |||||||||
| Miguel Martins | M. Martins |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Glynn Southgate | G. Southgate | |||||||||
| Carlos Butragueno | C. Butragueno |  | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Peter Atherton | P. Atherton | |||||||||
| Francesco De Palma | F. De Palma |  | 80 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Richard Serrant | R. Serrant | |||||||||
| Sanchez Aldair | S. Aldair |  | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Ross Izzet | R. Izzet | |||||||||
| Daniel Müller | D. Müller |  | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | David Peters | D. Peters | |||||||||
| Steven Potts | S. Potts | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Mauricio Vidal | M. Vidal | |||||||||
| Luke Clegg | L. Clegg | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Craig Gower | C. Gower | |||||||||
| Robert Mcleod | R. Mcleod | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Dave Thomson | D. Thomson | |||||||||
| Kasper Hyldgaard | K. Hyldgaard |  | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Matt Taylor | M. Taylor | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 18,285 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Chelsea and Liverpool are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Chelsea and Liverpool are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Liverpool get the match underway!
4.58
0-0Ross Izzet threads the ball through to Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.44
Daniel Müller makes a probing pass to Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.41
0-0Glynn Southgate surges forward with the ball. Glynn Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Paolo Gascoigne manages to keep it out.
18.37
Steven Potts threads the ball through to Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg passes the ball forward to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by John Rankin!
27.44
Sanchez Aldair makes a simple pass to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard whips in a cross ball towards Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.20
0-1Glynn Southgate knocks the ball forward to Richard Serrant. Richard Serrant threads the ball through to Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Craig Gower. Craig Gower is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.51
0-1Daniel Müller makes a simple pass to Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Chelsea start the second half!
47.09
Peter Atherton knocks the ball forward to Ross Izzet. Ross Izzet surges forward with the ball. Ross Izzet shoots from outside the area. Paolo Gascoigne easily smothers it.
49.13
0-1Richard Serrant decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Serrant passes the ball forward but Craig Gower is offside!
53.39
Richard Serrant knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Gower. Craig Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.46
Miguel Martins passes the ball forward to Daniel Müller. Daniel Müller sees space and advances. Daniel Müller shoots from 25 yards but John Rankin is on top of it.
61.26
Brian Keane passes the ball forward to David Peters. David Peters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
63.20
Daniel Müller makes a probing pass to Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg heads the ball goalwards. John Rankin easily smothers it.
65.29
Carlos Butragueno makes a simple pass to Daniel Müller. Daniel Müller makes a probing pass to Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.36
Francesco De Palma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Clegg. Luke Clegg directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
75.16
Carlos Butragueno brings the ball forward. Carlos Butragueno makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
78.55
Brian Keane passes the ball forward to Mauricio Vidal. Mauricio Vidal threads the ball through to Craig Gower. Craig Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
79.24
Peter Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Peters. David Peters makes a probing pass to Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.40
David Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor knocks the ball forward to Craig Gower but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.17
Mauricio Vidal threads the ball through to Craig Gower. Craig Gower shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.36
Carlos Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Sanchez Aldair. Sanchez Aldair sees a break and surges forward. Sanchez Aldair threads the ball through to Robert Mcleod. Robert Mcleod rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by John Rankin!
90.00
Ross Izzet sees space and advances. Ross Izzet shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Craig Gower 28 |