Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to West Ham 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 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
2.15
0-0Thierry Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Xavier Miller threads the ball through to Rodolfo Hernandez but he's offside!
3.37
0-0Hauke Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Vila. Albert Vila comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.35
0-1Nicolas Alvarez makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Alvarez shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicolas Alvarez!
20.32
0-1John Ripley barges into Abel Castro. The referee calls over John Ripley and shows him a yellow card! Abel Castro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.55
0-1Thierry Etherington knocks the ball forward to Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.11
0-1Thierry Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Hákon Bjarnason collects the pass. Hákon Bjarnason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Hákon Bjarnason. Hákon Bjarnason powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
26.06
Xavier Miller flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Dominguez collects the pass. Eduardo Dominguez shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jan Vennegoor Hill easily smothers it!
27.03
Xavier Miller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Barrett. Emile Barrett threads the ball through to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.13
Hauke Engels threads the ball through to Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Vila. Albert Vila directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Jose Fortes Molina as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.49
0-1Hauke Engels takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nicolas Alvarez shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.36
Hauke Engels makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Fortes Molina punches it away to safety.
36.11
Kevin Cleland knocks the ball forward to Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Viana who brings the ball under control. Tiago Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Fortes Molina!
39.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Xavier Miller plays the ball forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Vennegoor Hill who gathers it comfortably.
40.17
Nicolas Alvarez makes a simple pass to Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alberto Monteiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.37
0-1Jermaine Lofthouse catches Emile Barrett on the ankles. Jermaine Lofthouse is warned by the referee! Emile Barrett stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea have changed their lineup with Rui Vieira replacing Matthew Gyan and Dmitri Kharine replacing Hákon Bjarnason. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
West Ham United kick off the second half!
47.08
Dmitri Kharine flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.21
Andreas Dahlin flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Kharine holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dmitri Kharine knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez plays a one-two with Abel Castro and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Dominguez rockets a shot on goal. Eduardo Dominguez scores for Chelsea!!
51.53
With great vision, Xavier Miller plays the ball forward to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.05
Dmitri Kharine knocks the ball forward to Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller finds some space and shoots from distance. Jan Vennegoor Hill gets down and covers it.
54.38
Dmitri Kharine passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
55.42
Tiago Viana flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Engels who brings the ball under control. Hauke Engels finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.28
Rodolfo Hernandez makes a simple pass to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.20
Hauke Engels sees Nicolas Alvarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Jose Fortes Molina. Excellent save.
63.19
Hauke Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Vila. Albert Vila sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
66.02
Edmundo Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Hernandez controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Hernandez shoots from distance but it flies wide!
67.17
Edmundo Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Ripley.
69.27
Rodolfo Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Dominguez collects the pass. Eduardo Dominguez plays a scrappy one-two with Abel Castro and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eduardo Dominguez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jan Vennegoor Hill!
71.35
Dmitri Kharine deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head but Jan Vennegoor Hill reads it well. He makes it look easy!
77.25
1-1Chelsea have made a substitution with Yuri Yashin replacing Rodolfo Hernandez .West Ham United have made 3 substitutions with Tomˆs Vermeulen replacing Jermaine Lofthouse, Norman Scowcroft replacing Nicolas Alvarez and Stanley Cope replacing Alberto Monteiro .
79.19
Dmitri Kharine flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Yashin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yuri Yashin knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.53
Yuri Yashin barges into Daniel Winterburn. The referee warns Yuri Yashin to calm down! Daniel Winterburn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.41
Xavier Miller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro plays the ball forward to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Vennegoor Hill who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
With great vision, Edmundo Guardiola plays the ball forward to Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller threads the ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Winterburn.
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
| Eduardo Dominguez 48, 79 | Nicolas Alvarez 14 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Fortes Molina (GK)
7
2. Thierry Etherington (DEF)
6
3. Matthew Gyan (DEF)
6
4. Andreas Dahlin (DEF)
6
5. Edmundo Guardiola (MID)
6
6. Xavier Miller (MID)
8
7. Hákon Bjarnason (MID)
6
8. Emile Barrett (MID)
6
9. Abel Castro (ATT)
6
10. Rodolfo Hernandez (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Dominguez (ATT)
10
12. Rui Vieira (DEF)
6
13. Dmitri Kharine (MID)
7
14. Yuri Yashin (ATT)
6
1. Jan Vennegoor Hill (GK)
7
2. John Ripley (DEF)
5
3. Kevin Cleland (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Winterburn (DEF)
6
5. Jermaine Lofthouse (DEF)
5
6. Nicolas Alvarez (MID)
8
7. Hauke Engels (MID)
7
8. Scott Brady (ATT)
6
9. Albert Vila (ATT)
6
10. Tiago Viana (ATT)
6
11. Alberto Monteiro (ATT)
6
12. Tomˆs Vermeulen (DEF)
6
13. Stanley Cope (MID)
6
14. Norman Scowcroft (ATT)
6