Match Report


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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 20,265 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Chelsea and Southampton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Chelsea start the match!
2.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
3.26
Joseph Mbami makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Said Heurlié. Said Heurlié makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuele Pellizzoli who gathers it comfortably.
12.21
Joseph Mbami makes a simple pass to Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Armstrong!
18.50
Joseph Mbami threads the ball through to Mervin Fox. Mervin Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.24
Said Heurlié kicks a strong pass forward to Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko goes all the way! Valeriy Vlasenko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.41
Mauricio Hernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Hernandez passes the ball forward to Oleg Jess. Oleg Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Wise. Ivan Wise is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
33.16
Joseph Mbami barges into Oleg Jess. The referee calls over Joseph Mbami and shows him a yellow card! Oleg Jess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.01
Ole Gunnar Normann makes a beautiful solo run. Ole Gunnar Normann threads the ball through to Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Pallister.
38.37
Peter Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Wise. Ivan Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Jess. Oleg Jess flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
48.57
Said Heurlié surges forward with the ball. Said Heurlié deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Fenton but the linesman indicates offside!
51.18
Ole Gunnar Normann flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
55.54
Fouad Ramzi passes the ball forward to Ivan Wise. Ivan Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Kozminski who gathers it comfortably.
57.28
David Gerritsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Said Heurlié. Said Heurlié makes a probing pass to Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Samuele Pellizzoli manages to keep it out.
63.55
Joseph Mbami passes the ball forward to Said Heurlié. Said Heurlié makes a simple pass to Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuele Pellizzoli who gathers it comfortably.
66.26
Fredrik Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Merson. Darren Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ole Gunnar Normann.
73.25
David Gerritsen makes a simple pass to Said Heurlié. Said Heurlié passes the ball forward to Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko goes all the way! Valeriy Vlasenko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Samuele Pellizzoli.
77.10
Joseph Mbami flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong goes all the way! Alexander Armstrong makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
81.08
Mauricio Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fouad Ramzi. Fouad Ramzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Jess. Oleg Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Kozminski who gathers it comfortably.
84.02
Joseph Mbami threads the ball through to Said Heurlié. Said Heurlié makes a simple pass to Alexander Armstrong. Alexander Armstrong whips in a cross ball towards Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.13
Brent Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Fox. Mervin Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko heads the ball goalwards but Samuele Pellizzoli is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Valeriy Vlasenko of Chelsea

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 71.6049382716049 vs 28.3950617283951
Play Area
Home team third: 29.63%, Midfield: 43.21%, Away team third: 27.16%