Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Stockport County. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chelsea and Stockport County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chelsea and Stockport County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off!
6.03
0-0Niccolo Power comes in with a late challenge on Stanley Walsh. The referee warns Niccolo Power to calm down! Stanley Walsh stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.20
0-0Marchanno Van Helmond flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Wright. Robbie Wright flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Jones who brings the ball under control. Fabian Jones knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Reimers.
18.17
Mark Schwarzer comes in with a late challenge on Robbie Wright. The referee brings Mark Schwarzer to one side and gives him a warning! Robbie Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.22
0-0Steffen Reimers hits a low pass to Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Bailey. With great vision, Omer Bailey plays the ball forward to Niccolo Power who has made a great run into the box. Niccolo Power looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
26.56
Joe Sinclair pushes mid-way up the pitch. Joe Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. With a superhuman jump, Fabian Jones connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Stephane Scifo. Excellent save.
27.01
Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Power collects the pass. Niccolo Power cuts inside the box! Niccolo Power cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
34.53
0-0Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Power controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Power skips past Marchanno Van Helmond! Niccolo Power side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.50
0-0Harry Higginbotham takes it forward alone. Harry Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Power but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stockport County get the second half underway!
48.44
Steffen Reimers flicks a high pass forward to Torsten Haller who brings the ball under control. Torsten Haller flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.38
Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward to Omer Bailey who brings the ball under control. Omer Bailey plays a one-two with Niccolo Power and advances towards the goal... Omer Bailey shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
54.49
0-0Yannick Thimothée hacks Torsten Haller from behind! The referee calls over Yannick Thimothée and shows him a yellow card! Torsten Haller runs off the knock.
60.59
0-0Chelsea have made a substitution with Henry Adams replacing Carlos Serrano .Stockport County have made a substitution with Cedric Zugna replacing Omer Bailey .
61.60
Joe Sinclair sees Lamberto Amoruso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lamberto Amoruso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
63.03
Harry Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Lima who takes it down. Rafael Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.00
Mark Schwarzer threads the ball through to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.18
Mark Schwarzer makes a probing pass to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power threads the ball through to Rafael Lima but he's offside!
67.02
Mark Schwarzer threads the ball through to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna threads a neat, attacking ball through to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.12
Mark Schwarzer takes a long throw-in. Torsten Haller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Shields.
75.07
0-1Mick Dyer kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Power holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Power plays a quick one-two with Rafael Lima and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Niccolo Power provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper, Wes Monk, sees it late!! Goal for Stockport County!
77.07
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Kees van den Berg replacing Marchanno Van Helmond and Sol Rodgers replacing Robbie Wright .Stockport County have made a substitution with Noel Cooke replacing Tomás Sandoval .
78.15
Mark Schwarzer flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Zugna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cedric Zugna plays a quick one-two with Niccolo Power and rushes in on goal... Cedric Zugna shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Wes Monk had no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
81.49
Torsten Haller plays the ball forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Rafael Lima strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Wes Monk manages to gather it.
87.18
Kees van den Berg clumsily knocks into Cedric Zugna. The referee brings Kees van den Berg to one side and gives him a warning! Cedric Zugna runs off the knock.
90.00
Noel Cooke threads a neat ball through to Torsten Haller. With some swift thinking, Torsten Haller plays the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Shields.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Power of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wes Monk (GK)
7
2. Darius Shields (DEF)
6
3. Stanley Walsh (DEF)
6
4. Marchanno Van Helmond (DEF)
6
5. Joe Sinclair (DEF)
6
6. Lamberto Amoruso (MID)
7
7. Robbie Wright (MID)
6
8. Yannick Thimothée (MID)
5
9. Andre Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Serrano (ATT)
6
11. Fabian Jones (ATT)
6
12. Kees van den Berg (MID)
5
13. Henry Adams (ATT)
6
14. Sol Rodgers (DEF)
6
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
6
2. Mick Dyer (DEF)
6
3. Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
6
4. Steffen Reimers (DEF)
6
5. Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6. Torsten Haller (MID)
7
7. Mark Schwarzer (MID)
7
8. Harry Higginbotham (MID)
7
9. Rafael Lima (ATT)
6
10. Niccolo Power (ATT)
9
11. Omer Bailey (ATT)
6
12. Noel Cooke (DEF)
6
13. Graham Jacobs (MID)
0
14. Cedric Zugna (ATT)
8