Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Makin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Makin.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
8.06
0-0Kelvin Froggatt flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Nascimento who takes it down. Alberto Nascimento shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
9.46
0-1Augusto Chalier takes a quick throw-in, which Lomano Boertien takes on the chest. Lomano Boertien hits a low pass to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura lofts in a cross ball towards Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Wes Monk with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
12.50
0-1Lomano Boertien darts forward. Lomano Boertien rushes past Darius Shields! Lomano Boertien looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Wes Monk manages to keep it out.
18.59
Lomano Boertien hits a low pass to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
22.48
0-1Sol Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Kees van den Berg. Kees van den Berg flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Marcelino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Marcelino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martim Maldonado.
24.26
Rafael Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts makes a probing pass to Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.42
Daniele Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Daguyl Dufresnes. Daguyl Dufresnes makes a probing pass to Henry Adams. Henry Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.46
Martim Maldonado threads the ball through to Lomano Boertien. Lomano Boertien hits a low pass to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniele Shaw.
36.47
Rafael Vega runs forward with the ball. Rafael Vega threads a neat ball through to Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama tries a spectacular long range effort. Wes Monk effortlessly gets down and covers it.
42.29
Without breaking stride, Lomano Boertien plays the ball forward to Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Wes Monk with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
47.57
Lomano Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama skips past Mervin Ehiogu! Haruto Sugiyama muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Wes Monk. Excellent save.
48.37
Gareth Potts advances with the ball. Gareth Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Monk who gathers it comfortably.
49.06
0-3Rafael Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts flicks a high pass forward. Wataru Nakamura controls it well on his chest. Wataru Nakamura runs straight at the defence! Darius Shields comes in with a late challenge on Wataru Nakamura. Penalty not given!!
55.53
Kelvin Froggatt knocks the ball forward to Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento skips past Daniele Shaw! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Nascimento provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.52
0-3Chelsea have made a substitution with Julian Hierro replacing Daguyl Dufresnes .
61.56
Sol Rodgers threads the ball through to Kees van den Berg. Without breaking stride, Kees van den Berg plays the ball forward to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
63.46
Anthony Keegan makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Keegan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.42
0-3Sol Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Kees van den Berg. Kees van den Berg knocks the ball forward to Henry Adams. Henry Adams makes a great pass forward. Carlos Serrano runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.30
Daniele Shaw flicks a high ball forward to Kees van den Berg who takes it down. Kees van den Berg makes an attacking run forward. Kees van den Berg finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.41
Anthony Keegan flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pedro De Souza.
74.01
0-3Anthony Keegan takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Henry Adams muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
79.05
Mervin Ehiogu pushes up the pitch. Mervin Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Henry Adams. Henry Adams runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Henry Adams provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.29
Gareth Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Manchester United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.05
Anthony Keegan darts forward. Anthony Keegan advances inside the box! Anthony Keegan takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.15
1-3Franco Pino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts sees a break and surges forward. Gareth Potts whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Nascimento. Alberto Nascimento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mervin Ehiogu clears it off the line with his head!
89.23
Anthony Keegan flicks a high ball forward to Henry Adams who takes it down. Henry Adams shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
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 Haruto Sugiyama of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wes Monk (GK)
7
2. Daniele Shaw (DEF)
6
3. Sol Rodgers (DEF)
6
4. Darius Shields (DEF)
6
5. Mervin Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6. Anthony Keegan (MID)
8
7. Kees van den Berg (MID)
7
8. Daguyl Dufresnes (MID)
6
9. Henry Adams (ATT)
6
10. Felipe Marcelino (ATT)
6
11. Carlos Serrano (ATT)
6
12. Mick Dyer (DEF)
0
13. Andre Vieira (ATT)
0
14. Julian Hierro (MID)
6
1. Pedro De Souza (GK)
6
2. Martim Maldonado (DEF)
6
3. Franco Pino (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Vega (DEF)
7
5. Gareth Potts (MID)
7
6. Kelvin Froggatt (MID)
6
7. Lomano Boertien (MID)
8
8. Augusto Chalier (MID)
6
9. Wataru Nakamura (ATT)
8
10. Alberto Nascimento (ATT)
8
11. Haruto Sugiyama (ATT)
8
12. Kader Roche (DEF)
0
13. Hugo Lopes (ATT)
0
14. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues (ATT)
0