Match Report
| Chelsea | Chelsea |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paolo Gascoigne | P. Gascoigne |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | John Rankin | J. Rankin | |||||||||
| Rafael Bakboord | R. Bakboord |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 82 | | Brian Keane | B. Keane | |||||||||
| Miguel Martins | M. Martins |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Glynn Southgate | G. Southgate | |||||||||
| Carlos Butragueno | C. Butragueno |  | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Peter Atherton | P. Atherton | |||||||||
| Ian Barrett | I. Barrett | | 66 | M | | 5 | | M | 75 | | Richard Serrant | R. Serrant | |||||||||
| Steven Potts | S. Potts | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Ross Izzet | R. Izzet | |||||||||
| Sanchez Aldair | S. Aldair |  | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Ugo Parker | U. Parker | |||||||||
| Daniel Müller | D. Müller |  | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Kelvin Cooper | K. Cooper | |||||||||
| Jan Schulze | J. Schulze |  | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Craig Gower | C. Gower | |||||||||
| Kasper Hyldgaard | K. Hyldgaard |  | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Dave Thomson | D. Thomson | |||||||||
| Stephen Young | S. Young |  | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Noel Weaver | N. Weaver | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 18,941 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
0-0Chelsea start the match!
4.40
0-0Ian Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.25
0-0Sanchez Aldair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Atherton.
10.22
0-0Ross Izzet hacks Daniel Müller from behind! Ross Izzet is warned by the referee! Daniel Müller runs off the knock.
14.48
Kelvin Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson shoots from distance but it is miles over!
15.40
0-0Rafael Bakboord decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Bakboord kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze directs the ball goalwards with his head. John Rankin easily picks it out of the air!
16.53
0-0Chelsea are easily keeping Liverpool at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
20.32
Ross Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort. Paolo Gascoigne easily smothers it.
21.12
Steven Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
22.19
0-1Kelvin Cooper passes the ball forward to Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson goes all the way! Dave Thomson tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.40
Kelvin Cooper makes a simple pass to Noel Weaver. Noel Weaver knocks the ball forward to Craig Gower. Craig Gower takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Gower!
33.38
Ross Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Noel Weaver. Noel Weaver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Paolo Gascoigne had no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
38.04
Ugo Parker makes a beautiful solo run. Ugo Parker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Weaver. Noel Weaver shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.50
Ugo Parker surges forward with the ball. Ugo Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Peter Atherton decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Atherton threads the ball through to Craig Gower. Craig Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Weaver. Noel Weaver takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Liverpool kick off the second half!
47.32
Sanchez Aldair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.48
0-5Stephen Young clumsily knocks into Glynn Southgate. Stephen Young is shown the yellow card! Glynn Southgate runs off the knock.
51.14
Sanchez Aldair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Young. Stephen Young lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! John Rankin had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
54.50
Chelsea are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Liverpool's defence.
55.05
Peter Atherton threads the ball through to Richard Serrant. Richard Serrant threads the ball through to Craig Gower. Craig Gower goes all the way! Craig Gower takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Paolo Gascoigne manages to gather it comfortably.
59.59
Ugo Parker takes it forward alone. Ugo Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Gower. Craig Gower directs the ball goalwards with his head but Paolo Gascoigne is on top of it.
65.26
Rafael Bakboord flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Barrett. Ian Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.41
Rafael Bakboord chips the ball to his team mate, Sanchez Aldair. Sanchez Aldair surges forward with the ball. Sanchez Aldair whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! John Rankin had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
71.29
Kelvin Cooper takes it forward alone. Kelvin Cooper plays a perfect one-two with Craig Gower and rushes in on goal... Kelvin Cooper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.43
Ross Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Gower. Craig Gower goes all the way! Craig Gower rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.16
Kelvin Cooper threads the ball through to Noel Weaver. Noel Weaver plays a perfect one-two with Craig Gower and rushes in on goal... Noel Weaver tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
79.44
2-6Noel Weaver clumsily knocks into Rafael Bakboord. Noel Weaver is warned by the referee! Rafael Bakboord gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.05
Steven Potts knocks the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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
| Jan Schulze 51, 87 Stephen Young 67 | Dave Thomson 22 Craig Gower 27 Noel Weaver 33, 38, 45 Kelvin Cooper 71 |