Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play SBV Eindhoven in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,320 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
SBV Eindhoven kick off and get the match underway!
3.38
Stefano Willems knocks the ball forward to Stefan ten Brink. Stefan ten Brink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Priestley.
6.17
Marcus Priestley runs forward with the ball. Marcus Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Mccall. Alex Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.48
Marcus Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Barmby. John Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Wallwork. Paul Wallwork plays a quick one-two with Alex Mccall and rushes in on goal... Paul Wallwork cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.32
Rafael Stam knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan ten Brink. Stefan ten Brink shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
15.08
Rafael Stam makes a simple pass to Stefan ten Brink. Stefan ten Brink threads the ball through to Bogdan Jongen but he's offside!
21.48
Rafael Stam sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Stam plays the ball forward to Bogdan Jongen who has made a great run into the box. Sebastian Rosado catches Bogdan Jongen on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.26
Ivan Dublin flicks a high ball forward to Alex Mccall who takes it down. Alex Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.22
John Barmby hacks Stefano Willems from behind! The referee calls over John Barmby and warns him to calm down! Stefano Willems runs off the knock.
36.46
Garry Burley catches Stefan ten Brink on the ankles. Garry Burley is warned by the referee! Stefan ten Brink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.46
Stefan Van Wanrooy takes it forward alone. Stefan Van Wanrooy hits a low pass to Stefan ten Brink. Stefan ten Brink shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eddie Atherton with no chance!! Goal for SBV Eindhoven!
44.14
Rafael Stam makes a simple pass to Stefan ten Brink. Stefan ten Brink threads a neat, attacking ball through to Abubakari Elshot. Abubakari Elshot comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
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. SBV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
48.03
Jeroen Kromkamp passes the ball forward to Rafael Stam. Rafael Stam flicks a high pass forward. Said Versteeg collects the pass. Said Versteeg knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan ten Brink. Stefan ten Brink heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
49.53
Ivan Dublin flicks a high pass forward to Sjaak Maas who brings the ball under control. Sjaak Maas shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.18
Sebastian Rosado makes a simple pass to John Barmby. John Barmby threads a neat ball through to Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.50
Andy Grot flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Willems who takes it down. Stefano Willems flicks a high ball forward to Abubakari Elshot who takes it down. Abubakari Elshot plays a one-two with Said Versteeg and rushes in on goal... Abubakari Elshot shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
54.52
John Barmby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Wallwork. Paul Wallwork plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Mccall and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Wallwork strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Bert Molenaar manages to keep it out.
55.08
Marcus Priestley threads a neat ball through to Rio Hurst. Rio Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mccall controls it well on his chest. Alex Mccall shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Bert Molenaar manages to gather it.
66.48
Rafael Stam threads the ball through to Abubakari Elshot. Abubakari Elshot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.35
John Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Sjaak Maas who brings the ball under control. Sjaak Maas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.37
Sebastian Rosado flicks a high pass forward to Marc Wiltord who brings the ball under control. Marc Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mccall collects the pass. Alex Mccall shoots from distance. Bert Molenaar gets down and covers it.
75.39
Rafael Stam clumsily knocks into Ivan Dublin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Dublin runs off the knock.
77.27
Chelsea have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Borchard replacing Sebastian Rosado, Leon Summerbee replacing John Barmby and Andres Castillo replacing Rio Hurst .SBV Eindhoven have made a substitution with Ed Nijkamp replacing Rafael Stam .
78.28
With vision, Ed Nijkamp picks a pass forward to Said Versteeg. Said Versteeg chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan ten Brink. Stefan ten Brink rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
84.39
Leon Summerbee runs up as Ivan Dublin takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. With a delightful solo run, Leon Summerbee stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Summerbee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
87.55
Leon Summerbee sees Sjaak Maas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sjaak Maas shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Nikolas Borchard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Castillo. Andres Castillo makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Castillo finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Bert Molenaar manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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. Eddie Atherton (GK)
6
2. Marcus Priestley (DEF)
7
3. Sebastian Rosado (DEF)
7
4. Garry Burley (DEF)
5
5. Marc Wiltord (MID)
6
6. Ivan Dublin (MID)
6
7. John Barmby (MID)
7
8. Rio Hurst (MID)
6
9. Sjaak Maas (ATT)
6
10. Alex Mccall (ATT)
7
11. Paul Wallwork (ATT)
9
12. Nikolas Borchard (DEF)
6
13. Leon Summerbee (MID)
7
14. Andres Castillo (ATT)
6
1. Bert Molenaar (GK)
9
2. Stefan Van Wanrooy (DEF)
7
3. Jeroen Kromkamp (DEF)
6
4. Niels Pothuizen (DEF)
6
5. Andy Grot (DEF)
6
6. Stefano Willems (MID)
6
7. Rafael Stam (MID)
7
8. Said Versteeg (ATT)
6
9. Stefan ten Brink (ATT)
8
10. Abubakari Elshot (ATT)
6
11. Bogdan Jongen (ATT)
6
12. Richard Johnstone (GK)
0
13. Nikos Berger (MID)
0
14. Ed Nijkamp (DEF)
6










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