Match Report
| Chelsea | Chelsea |  |  | Southampton | Southampton | ||||||||||||||||
| Mike Millard | Mike Millard | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jurek Kozminski | J. Kozminski |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Steffen Berg | S. Berg | |||||||||
| Igor Taffarel | I. Taffarel |  | 78 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Enrique Gomez | E. Gomez | |||||||||
| Brent Morales | B. Morales |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 |  | Christian Lensing | C. Lensing | |||||||||
| Ole Gunnar Normann | O. Normann | | 77 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Jaime Loureiro | J. Loureiro | |||||||||
| Juan-Carlos Hidalgo | J. Hidalgo | | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 70 |  | Gilles Pallister | G. Pallister | |||||||||
| Mervin Fox | M. Fox | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 |  | Amedeo Perra | A. Perra | |||||||||
| Jonas Schopf | J. Schopf |  | 73 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 |  | Jean-Michel Crucet | J. Crucet | |||||||||
| Gavin McCoist | G. McCoist |  | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 72 |  | Mohammed Gyan | M. Gyan | |||||||||
| Alexander Armstrong | A. Armstrong | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 82 |  | Iván Martínez | I. Martínez | |||||||||
| Noel Fenton | N. Fenton | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 77 |  | Gustavo Zavala | G. Zavala | |||||||||
| Gabriel Ferrer | G. Ferrer | | 75 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 | | Bruno Bernal | B. Bernal | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Southampton. A crowd of 19,917 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the first half underway!
2.19
0-0Jean-Michel Crucet chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Bernal. Bruno Bernal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ole Gunnar Normann.
3.21
0-0Christian Lensing knocks the ball forward to Amedeo Perra. Amedeo Perra decides to run forward with the ball. Amedeo Perra knocks in a cross ball towards Iván Martínez. Iván Martínez flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jurek Kozminski!
9.41
Mohammed Gyan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Bernal. Bruno Bernal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.47
Gavin McCoist makes a simple pass to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
18.55
0-0Gavin McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.29
Gilles Pallister passes the ball forward to Jean-Michel Crucet. Jean-Michel Crucet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iván Martínez. Iván Martínez shoots from distance but it flies wide!
26.43
Amedeo Perra surges forward with the ball. Amedeo Perra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ole Gunnar Normann.
32.07
Jean-Michel Crucet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iván Martínez. Iván Martínez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Kozminski who gathers it comfortably.
34.43
Jonas Schopf decides to run forward with the ball. Jonas Schopf goes all the way! Jonas Schopf takes a shot at goal. Steffen Berg easily smothers it.
38.15
Juan-Carlos Hidalgo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ferrer. Gabriel Ferrer shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
40.54
1-0Mervin Fox threads the ball through to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Steffen Berg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
48.02
Brent Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Hidalgo. Juan-Carlos Hidalgo passes the ball forward to Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
49.34
Gavin McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ferrer. Gabriel Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Steffen Berg is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.11
2-0Gabriel Ferrer catches Christian Lensing on the ankles. The referee calls over Gabriel Ferrer and warns him to calm down! Christian Lensing stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.16
Christian Lensing plays a long ball forward. Gustavo Zavala knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Igor Taffarel.
60.03
Christian Lensing makes a simple pass to Amedeo Perra. Amedeo Perra threads the ball through to Gustavo Zavala. Gustavo Zavala shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jurek Kozminski!
63.23
Jean-Michel Crucet barges into Jonas Schopf. The referee calls over Jean-Michel Crucet and warns him to calm down! Jonas Schopf hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.23
Brent Morales decides to run forward with the ball. Brent Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ferrer. Gabriel Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.48
Mohammed Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Bernal. Bruno Bernal knocks the ball to his team mate, Iván Martínez. Iván Martínez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jurek Kozminski manages to gather it comfortably.
78.38
Mervin Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Lensing.
83.30
Jean-Michel Crucet chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Bernal. Bruno Bernal shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.04
3-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.45
Amedeo Perra passes the ball forward to Gustavo Zavala. Gustavo Zavala sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jurek Kozminski manages to gather it comfortably.
89.06
Brent Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schopf. Jonas Schopf takes it forward alone. Jonas Schopf knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Armstrong of Chelsea
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alexander Armstrong 41, 49, 65 |