Match Report


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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 Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Chelsea and Aston Villa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Aston Villa get the match underway!
2.44
Simon Lindner makes a probing pass to Scott Wright-Phillips. Scott Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Wayne Wright. Wayne Wright finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.53
Carlos Butragueno comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Wright. Carlos Butragueno is warned by the referee! Wayne Wright runs off the knock.
4.16
Anthony Robinson threads the ball through to Nikolas Nahrstedt. Nikolas Nahrstedt shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.09
Sanchez Aldair passes the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.25
Steven Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Steven Potts goes all the way! Steven Potts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Steve Greening.
9.24
Steven Potts sees a break and surges forward. Steven Potts whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Steve Greening had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
14.25
Miguel Martins comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Nahrstedt. Miguel Martins is shown the yellow card! Nikolas Nahrstedt runs off the knock.
15.22
Scott Wright-Phillips comes in with a late challenge on Ian Barrett. Scott Wright-Phillips is given a warning by the referee! Ian Barrett runs off the knock.
18.38
Rafael Bakboord barges into Wayne Wright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Wright runs off the knock.
20.08
Msaddeck Piquionne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Salmon. Eoin Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Nahrstedt. Nikolas Nahrstedt shoots from just inside the box but Paolo Gascoigne is on top of it.
21.45
Elena Iglesias chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Wright-Phillips. Scott Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward to Nikolas Nahrstedt. Nikolas Nahrstedt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Wright. Wayne Wright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Paolo Gascoigne manages to gather it comfortably.
24.49
Scott Wright-Phillips barges into Ian Barrett. The referee calls over Scott Wright-Phillips and shows him a yellow card! Ian Barrett gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.49
Chelsea are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Aston Villa's defence.
28.17
Miguel Martins clumsily knocks into Wayne Wright. The referee calls over Miguel Martins and warns him to calm down! Wayne Wright runs off the knock.
30.17
Wayne Wright comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Martins. Wayne Wright is shown the yellow card! Miguel Martins runs off the knock.
34.40
Carlos Butragueno plays a long ball forward. Kasper Hyldgaard lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
36.57
Steven Potts brings the ball forward. Steven Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.57
Sanchez Aldair makes a probing pass to Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Seth Tiler.
40.04
Msaddeck Piquionne makes a probing pass to Wayne Wright. Wayne Wright knocks the ball forward to Eoin Salmon. Eoin Salmon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.33
Seth Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Wright-Phillips. Scott Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Nahrstedt. Nikolas Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Salmon. Eoin Salmon flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Paolo Gascoigne.
45.00
Peter Clarke makes a probing pass to Wayne Wright. Wayne Wright shoots from outside the area. Paolo Gascoigne easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Chelsea kick off the second half!
47.48
Sanchez Aldair chips the ball to his team mate, Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.13
Sanchez Aldair kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.06
Seth Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Clarke. Peter Clarke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Wright. Wayne Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Nikolas Nahrstedt. Nikolas Nahrstedt powers a header at goal. Paolo Gascoigne easily picks it out of the air!
53.33
Steven Potts passes the ball forward to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
59.38
Simon Lindner barges into Steven Potts. Simon Lindner is warned by the referee! Steven Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.50
Rafael Bakboord flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Müller. Daniel Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Young. Stephen Young whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard heads the ball goalwards but Steve Greening is on top of it.
65.06
Miguel Martins catches Eoin Salmon on the ankles. Miguel Martins is warned by the referee again! Eoin Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.20
Anthony Robinson passes the ball forward to Eoin Salmon. Eoin Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Wright. Wayne Wright tries a spectacular strike. Paolo Gascoigne easily smothers it.
71.15
Jan Schulze catches Elena Iglesias on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elena Iglesias carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.36
Sanchez Aldair makes a probing pass to Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Iglesias.
77.35
Steven Potts makes a simple pass to Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Greening who gathers it comfortably.
78.24
Steven Potts passes the ball forward to Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
81.16
Carlos Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sanchez Aldair. Sanchez Aldair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young shoots from 20 yards but Steve Greening is on top of it.
83.27
Daniel Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Steve Greening.
85.39
Msaddeck Piquionne threads the ball through to Eoin Salmon. Eoin Salmon goes all the way! Eoin Salmon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.22
Scott Wright-Phillips knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Wright. Wayne Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Nahrstedt. Nikolas Nahrstedt heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Miguel Martins makes a probing pass to Sanchez Aldair. Sanchez Aldair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball towards Kasper Hyldgaard. Kasper Hyldgaard directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Steven Potts of Chelsea

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 6 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 3 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.0561797752809 vs 44.9438202247191
Play Area
Home team third: 28.09%, Midfield: 43.82%, Away team third: 28.09%