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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Chelsea and Burnley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Burnley get the match underway!
2.24
Sanchez Aldair passes the ball forward to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tim Britton who gathers it comfortably.
6.46
Steve Palacio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Soumah. Peter Soumah passes the ball forward to Phil Haynes. Phil Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Middleton. Del Middleton rockets a shot on goal. Paolo Gascoigne easily smothers it.
8.29
Miguel Martins makes a simple pass to Ian Barrett. Ian Barrett knocks the ball forward to Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
12.08
Stanley Vickers surges forward with the ball. Stanley Vickers lofts in a cross ball towards Del Middleton. Del Middleton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.33
Joos Promes makes a beautiful solo run. Joos Promes knocks in a cross ball towards Del Middleton. Del Middleton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Paolo Gascoigne easily picks it out of the air!
16.52
Peter Soumah sees a break and surges forward. Peter Soumah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Middleton. Del Middleton takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Paolo Gascoigne manages to gather it comfortably.
20.13
Miguel Martins decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Martins knocks the ball forward to Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Tim Britton manages to keep it out.
26.11
Joos Promes makes a simple pass to Phil Haynes. Phil Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.49
Mirko Adami makes a simple pass to Daniel Müller. Daniel Müller knocks the ball forward to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze flicks the ball with his head. Tim Britton manages to gather it comfortably.
28.09
Giuliano Cavalli passes the ball forward to Joos Promes. Joos Promes kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Haynes. Phil Haynes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
30.11
Sanchez Aldair chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Tim Britton had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
38.23
Ashley Luzhny flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Haynes. Phil Haynes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Martins.
40.03
Ian Barrett makes a probing pass to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tim Britton easily picks it out of the air!
42.43
Giuliano Cavalli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Luzhny. Ashley Luzhny passes the ball forward to Phil Stuart. Phil Stuart shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.05
Joos Promes knocks the ball forward to Phil Haynes. Phil Haynes goes all the way! Phil Haynes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paolo Gascoigne manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Joos Promes knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Stuart. Phil Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Del Middleton. Del Middleton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Chelsea kick off!
48.56
Carlos Butragueno makes a probing pass to Steven Potts. Steven Potts sees a break and surges forward. Steven Potts whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.45
Sanchez Aldair chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball towards Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
54.53
Ruel Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Joos Promes. Joos Promes knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Stuart. Phil Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Phil Haynes. Phil Haynes powers a header at goal but somehow Paolo Gascoigne manages to keep it out.
57.29
Miguel Martins makes a simple pass to Daniel Müller. Daniel Müller passes the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
59.58
Peter Soumah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Middleton. Del Middleton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.22
Steve Palacio knocks the ball to his team mate, Joos Promes. Joos Promes passes the ball forward to Phil Stuart. Phil Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Phil Haynes. Phil Haynes powers a header at goal but Paolo Gascoigne is on top of it.
67.56
Steve Palacio kicks a strong pass forward to Joos Promes. Joos Promes passes the ball forward to Phil Haynes. Phil Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Phil Stuart. Phil Stuart heads the ball goalwards. Phil Stuart scores for Burnley!!
78.01
Peter Soumah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Stuart. Phil Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Del Middleton. Del Middleton powers a header at goal. Paolo Gascoigne easily picks it out of the air!
79.27
Peter Soumah sees a break and surges forward. Peter Soumah lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Haynes. Phil Haynes flicks the ball with his head. Paolo Gascoigne easily smothers it.
81.49
Giuliano Cavalli knocks the ball forward to Peter Soumah. Peter Soumah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Middleton. Del Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Phil Haynes. Phil Haynes flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Steve Palacio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joos Promes. Joos Promes threads the ball through to Del Middleton. Del Middleton plays a perfect one-two with Phil Haynes and rushes in on goal... Del Middleton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Del Middleton of Burnley

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 11
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 38.6363636363636 vs 61.3636363636364
Play Area
Home team third: 30.68%, Midfield: 43.18%, Away team third: 26.14%