Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm 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.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
14.56
0-0Paul Montague flicks a high pass forward. Linus Metzler collects the pass. Linus Metzler makes a probing pass to Dave Parker. Dave Parker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Wes Monk reads it well. Fabulous save!
21.57
0-0Sol Rodgers threads the ball through to Trevor Formon. Trevor Formon threads a neat ball through to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
22.10
Sol Rodgers breaks forward. Sol Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Serrano collects the pass. Carlos Serrano advances inside the box! Carlos Serrano takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
26.50
0-0Sol Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Formon. Trevor Formon chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Adams. Henry Adams plays a one-two with Fabian Jones and rushes in on goal... Arno Rösler hacks Henry Adams from behind! Henry Adams appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
27.40
0-0Alistair Hunt passes the ball forward to Trevor Formon. Trevor Formon hits a low pass to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones passes the ball forward but Henry Adams is offside!
30.30
Dietmar Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake whips in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.51
0-0Dietmar Dittmann clumsily knocks into Robbie Wright. Dietmar Dittmann is shown the yellow card! Robbie Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.44
Paul Montague flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Dittmann who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Dittmann threads the ball through to Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Parker. Dave Parker connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
40.30
1-0Robbie Wright flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Serrano who takes it down. Carlos Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Henry Adams. Henry Adams fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Michael Allsopp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.00
Dietmar Dittmann sees Manuel Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Reis tries a spectacular long range effort. Wes Monk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bolton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off the second half!
47.25
Trevor Formon makes a probing pass to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones plays a one-two with Carlos Serrano and rushes in on goal... Fabian Jones muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Michael Allsopp, sees it late!! Goal for Chelsea!
51.19
Dietmar Dittmann makes a probing pass to Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
55.58
Trevor Formon hacks Dietmar Dittmann from behind! The referee calls over Trevor Formon and shows him a yellow card! Dietmar Dittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.06
2-1Edmundo Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Dittmann. Dietmar Dittmann hits a low pass to Dave Parker. Dave Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake makes a deft header. Mervin Ehiogu clears it off the line with his head!
60.13
2-1Chelsea have made a substitution with Alexander Unsworth replacing Fabian Jones .
69.26
2-1Dietmar Dittmann threads the ball through to Dave Parker. Dave Parker whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Reis. Sol Rodgers hacks Manuel Reis from behind! Manuel Reis appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
72.05
Dietmar Dittmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dietmar Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Fotis Panagiotopoulos. Fotis Panagiotopoulos makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
77.53
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Marchanno Van Helmond replacing Alistair Hunt and Anthony Keegan replacing Robbie Wright .
79.13
Linus Metzler hits a low pass to Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fotis Panagiotopoulos is offside!
81.10
Linus Metzler flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Blake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Fotis Panagiotopoulos. Fotis Panagiotopoulos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wes Monk picks it out of the air!
83.23
Trevor Formon passes the ball forward to Henry Adams. Henry Adams threads the ball through to Alexander Unsworth but he's offside!
89.23
Marchanno Van Helmond knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Keegan. Anthony Keegan knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Adams. Henry Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Michael Allsopp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wes Monk (GK)
6
2. Darius Shields (DEF)
6
3. Sol Rodgers (DEF)
7
4. Alistair Hunt (DEF)
6
5. Mervin Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6. Trevor Formon (MID)
6
7. Robbie Wright (MID)
6
8. Kees van den Berg (MID)
6
9. Henry Adams (ATT)
9
10. Fabian Jones (ATT)
8
11. Carlos Serrano (ATT)
8
12. Marchanno Van Helmond (DEF)
6
13. Alexander Unsworth (ATT)
8
14. Anthony Keegan (MID)
6
1. Michael Allsopp (GK)
6
2. Brian Thompson (DEF)
6
3. Paul Montague (DEF)
6
4. Arno Rösler (DEF)
6
5. Edmundo Ortiz (DEF)
6
6. Linus Metzler (MID)
6
7. Dietmar Dittmann (MID)
8
8. Dave Parker (ATT)
6
9. Manuel Reis (ATT)
8
10. Fotis Panagiotopoulos (ATT)
6
11. Anthony Blake (ATT)
6
12. Niklas Kurstot (GK)
0
13. Tracy Suggs (MID)
0
14. Antonio Vazquez (MID)
0