Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play Real Madrid in this friendly game. 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 Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.28
0-0Antonio Molowny makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.00
Antonio Molowny sees Sol Marshall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.27
Matt Powell passes the ball forward to Antonio Molowny. Antonio Molowny makes a probing pass to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.44
1-0Stefan Friedmann takes it forward alone. Stefan Friedmann shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.54
1-0Stefan Friedmann makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Friedmann knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Krunoslav Stimac!
28.13
1-0Hachemi Rahmani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Montague. Darius Montague tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.32
Garry Burley sees Leon Summerbee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Summerbee takes it forward alone. Leon Summerbee knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Marr. Phil Marr shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
40.54
Leon Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Madrid kicking off!
47.04
Leon Summerbee makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Summerbee tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.33
Alexander Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Drake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fredrik Drake laces a through ball forward to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.47
Hachemi Rahmani surges forward with the ball. Hachemi Rahmani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.10
Alexander Grantt decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Grantt knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza tries a spectacular long range effort. Eddie Atherton gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
66.28
3-1Antonio Molowny barges into Stefan Friedmann. Antonio Molowny is shown the yellow card! Stefan Friedmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.26
Stefan Friedmann threads a neat ball through to Phil Marr. Phil Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Krunoslav Stimac.
68.41
3-1It's a corner kick. Stefan Friedmann loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Darius Montague shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
69.20
Edmundo Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.58
Leon Summerbee chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Montague. Darius Montague knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Powell.
77.17
3-2Chelsea have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Borchard replacing Simon Impey, Ivan Dublin replacing Hachemi Rahmani and Sjaak Maas replacing Jaime Quaresma and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation. Real Madrid have made a substitution with Rainer Diakite replacing Edmundo Vega .
81.16
Antonio Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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
| Stefan Friedmann 15 Leon Summerbee 47 Hachemi Rahmani 55 | Billy Strachan 51, 69 Norman Vernazza 81 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eddie Atherton (GK)
6
2. Sebastian Rosado (DEF)
6
3. Chris Bolton (DEF)
6
4. Simon Impey (DEF)
6
5. Garry Burley (DEF)
6
6. Stefan Friedmann (MID)
8
7. Leon Summerbee (MID)
8
8. Hachemi Rahmani (MID)
7
9. Jaime Quaresma (ATT)
6
10. Darius Montague (ATT)
6
11. Phil Marr (ATT)
6
12. Nikolas Borchard (DEF)
6
13. Ivan Dublin (MID)
6
14. Sjaak Maas (ATT)
6
1. Krunoslav Stimac (GK)
6
2. Alexander Grantt (DEF)
6
3. Matt Powell (DEF)
6
4. Lefteris Hatzis (DEF)
6
5. Francisco Suarez (MID)
6
6. Antonio Molowny (MID)
6
7. Edmundo Vega (MID)
6
8. Fredrik Drake (MID)
6
9. Billy Strachan (ATT)
9
10. Norman Vernazza (ATT)
8
11. Sol Marshall (ATT)
6
12. Adolfo Suarez (ATT)
0
13. Rainer Diakite (MID)
6
14. Sven Hanke (DEF)
0