Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Charlton Athletic. 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 Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.
0.00
0-0Chelsea start the match!
2.31
0-0Dion Roberts comes in with a late challenge on Fabian Jones. The referee brings Dion Roberts to one side and gives him a warning! Fabian Jones runs off the knock.
4.29
0-1Without breaking stride, Ramon Haefliger plays the ball forward to Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.04
0-1Bernd Sindelar threads a neat ball through to Dennis Haynes. Dennis Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill plays a quick one-two with Titus Cutler and rushes in on goal... Henry Edghill cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
18.54
Moustapha Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Haynes controls it well on his chest. Dennis Haynes sees a break and surges forward. Dennis Haynes finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Wes Monk manages to gather it.
21.06
0-1Bernd Sindelar threads the ball through to Dennis Haynes. Dennis Haynes brings the ball forward. Dennis Haynes tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.38
Ramon Haefliger hits a low pass to Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.47
Ramon Haefliger passes the ball forward to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
34.50
Sol Rodgers sees Trevor Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Formon knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
36.36
Marchanno Van Helmond knocks the ball forward to Kees van den Berg. Kees van den Berg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Adams. Henry Adams flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Serrano controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Carlos Serrano provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Facundo Negron as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.47
Corner kick to Chelsea. Anthony Keegan plays it to the far post. Some good footwork from Kees van den Berg provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Facundo Negron manages to gather it easily.
38.05
Ramon Haefliger threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.40
Ramon Haefliger clumsily knocks into Kees van den Berg. The referee warns Ramon Haefliger to calm down! Kees van den Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.28
0-2Trevor Formon catches Dennis Haynes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Haynes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.51
Ramon Haefliger knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.49
Kees van den Berg flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Jones who takes it down. Fabian Jones plays a scrappy one-two with Henry Adams and advances towards the goal... Fabian Jones looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off the second half!
48.39
Trevor Formon threads a neat ball through to Henry Adams. Henry Adams plays a quick one-two with Fabian Jones and rushes in on goal... Henry Adams shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.16
Dion Roberts barges into Fabian Jones. Dion Roberts is warned by the referee again! Fabian Jones runs off the knock.
60.48
1-2Chelsea have made a substitution with Joe Sinclair replacing Henry Adams .
61.57
Fabian Jones clumsily knocks into Bernd Sindelar. Fabian Jones is shown the yellow card! Bernd Sindelar grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.20
Dion Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Haynes comfortably collects the pass. Dennis Haynes threads the ball through to Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
73.32
1-2Darius Shields threads a neat ball through to Trevor Formon. Trevor Formon flicks a high pass forward. Joe Sinclair controls it well on his chest. Joe Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Negron who gathers it comfortably.
75.58
Moustapha Abdellaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Mendonca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Mendonca runs straight at the defence! Stanley Mendonca looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Wes Monk had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
77.58
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Andre Vieira replacing Sol Rodgers and Stanley Walsh replacing Kees van den Berg .
79.07
Darius Shields barges into Dennis Haynes. Darius Shields is shown the yellow card! Dennis Haynes is taking some rough treatment out there!
83.38
Ramon Haefliger makes a simple pass to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Wes Monk manages to gather it easily.
84.43
Claus Hakansson threads a neat ball through to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger takes it forward alone. Ramon Haefliger runs straight at the defence! Ramon Haefliger strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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 Ramon Haefliger of Charlton Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wes Monk (GK)
7
2. Darius Shields (DEF)
5
3. Marchanno Van Helmond (DEF)
6
4. Sol Rodgers (DEF)
6
5. Mervin Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6. Trevor Formon (MID)
6
7. Kees van den Berg (MID)
7
8. Anthony Keegan (MID)
6
9. Fabian Jones (ATT)
7
10. Henry Adams (ATT)
6
11. Carlos Serrano (ATT)
6
12. Andre Vieira (ATT)
6
13. Joe Sinclair (DEF)
6
14. Stanley Walsh (DEF)
6
1. Facundo Negron (GK)
6
2. Dion Roberts (DEF)
5
3. Bernd Sindelar (DEF)
6
4. Claus Hakansson (DEF)
6
5. Moustapha Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
6. Dennis Haynes (MID)
7
7. Ramon Haefliger (MID)
9
8. Duncan Hapgood (ATT)
8
9. Titus Cutler (ATT)
8
10. Henry Edghill (ATT)
8
11. Stanley Mendonca (ATT)
8
12. Andy Britton (MID)
0
13. Nicky Wise (MID)
0
14. Craig Wetherall (ATT)
0