Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Mehamha Benyettou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Rankin. Gavin Rankin heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
12.36
Allan Bögelund makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Rankin. Gavin Rankin goes all the way! Gavin Rankin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.56
0-0Kristján Kjartansson knocks the ball to his team mate, Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brent Morales.
15.45
0-0Max Brown barges into Alexander Armstrong. Max Brown is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Armstrong grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.07
0-0Ole Gunnar Normann passes the ball forward to Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist passes the ball forward to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Zbigniew Malkowski manages to gather it comfortably.
24.21
Juan-Carlos Hidalgo kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Ferrer. Gabriel Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.08
Luis Trujillo knocks the ball forward to Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.13
Youri Karpin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Allan Bögelund. Allan Bögelund kicks a strong pass forward to Les Lampard. Les Lampard shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.10
Allan Bögelund makes a probing pass to Gavin Rankin. Gavin Rankin goes all the way! Gavin Rankin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Jurek Kozminski is on top of it.
33.24
0-0Igor Taffarel comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Rankin. The referee calls over Igor Taffarel and warns him to calm down! Gavin Rankin runs off the knock.
34.27
Gavin Rankin catches Igor Taffarel on the ankles. Gavin Rankin is given a warning by the referee! Igor Taffarel stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.35
Kristján Kjartansson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Rankin. Gavin Rankin shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jurek Kozminski.
42.15
Kasper Timm makes a simple pass to Mervin Fox. Mervin Fox makes a simple pass to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton shoots from outside the area but Zbigniew Malkowski is on top of it.
44.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chelsea's defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Chelsea kick off!
47.24
Youri Karpin knocks the ball forward to Allan Bögelund. Allan Bögelund knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Rankin. Gavin Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.21
Brent Morales knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Hidalgo. Juan-Carlos Hidalgo sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Hidalgo shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.35
0-1Mehamha Benyettou threads the ball through to Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton goes all the way! Luís Adailton shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.18
Juan-Carlos Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ferrer. Gabriel Ferrer shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Zbigniew Malkowski.
78.44
Juan-Carlos Hidalgo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ferrer. Gabriel Ferrer shoots from distance but Zbigniew Malkowski is on top of it.
79.29
Allan Bögelund makes a probing pass to Gavin Rankin. Gavin Rankin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.50
Kristján Kjartansson knocks the ball to his team mate, Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton goes all the way! Luís Adailton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jurek Kozminski!
87.13
Igor Taffarel decides to run forward with the ball. Igor Taffarel makes a simple pass to Gabriel Ferrer. Gabriel Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Gavin McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Ignacio Guzmán.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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