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 Leicester City. A crowd of 17,438 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
3.39
0-0Frank Hendrie brings the ball forward. Frank Hendrie shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Christian Nyarko!
9.45
0-0Ignacio Opdam barges into Frank Hendrie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frank Hendrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.55
0-0Rudy Tresor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis goes all the way! Dmitri Kanchelskis tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.36
1-0Igor Taffarel passes the ball forward to Frank Hendrie. Frank Hendrie makes a beautiful solo run. Frank Hendrie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.41
Brahim Bendjedid kicks a strong pass forward to Rudy Tresor. Rudy Tresor kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Blake. Jermaine Blake tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.55
Igor Taffarel knocks the ball forward to Mervin Fox. Mervin Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Christian Nyarko.
30.44
Jonas Schopf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.07
2-0Yuriy Rebrov chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Blake. Jermaine Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.34
Igor Taffarel threads the ball through to Mervin Fox. Mervin Fox makes a simple pass to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Christian Nyarko has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.36
Gavin McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
Ole Gunnar Normann chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schopf. Jonas Schopf passes the ball forward to Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Christian Nyarko manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
47.14
Yuriy Rebrov knocks the ball forward to Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
49.13
Jonas Schopf knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Christian Nyarko easily smothers it.
51.17
Ole Gunnar Normann surges forward with the ball. Ole Gunnar Normann passes the ball forward to Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Christian Nyarko is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.39
Jonas Schopf flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
55.36
Korey Moose makes a probing pass to Yuriy Rebrov. Yuriy Rebrov makes a beautiful solo run. Yuriy Rebrov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.43
4-0Frank Hendrie comes in with a late challenge on Ignacio Opdam. Frank Hendrie is given a warning by the referee! Ignacio Opdam runs off the knock.
60.30
4-0Chelsea are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.40
Frank Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko goes all the way! Valeriy Vlasenko rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Valeriy Vlasenko!
66.08
Brahim Bendjedid deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Opdam. Ignacio Opdam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis plays a perfect one-two with Jermaine Blake and rushes in on goal... Dmitri Kanchelskis rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.36
Mervin Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.28
Frank Hendrie makes a probing pass to Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
78.17
Igor Taffarel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Fox. Mervin Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.01
Igor Taffarel sees a break and surges forward. Igor Taffarel threads the ball through to Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
87.10
Mervin Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Alvarado.
89.08
Ignacio Opdam kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Blake. Jermaine Blake finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Frank Hendrie 21 Alexander Armstrong 30, 40 Valeriy Vlasenko 51, 61 | Dmitri Kanchelskis 66 |