Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Platt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Platt.
0.00
0-0Chelsea get the match underway!
3.22
0-0Hákon Bjarnason catches Jamie Delaney on the ankles. Hákon Bjarnason is warned by the referee! Jamie Delaney stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.24
0-1Showing fabulous composure, Hákon Bjarnason laces a weighted ball forward to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Guardiola and advances towards the goal... Rodolfo Hernandez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sebastian Merino with no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
10.28
0-1Vitor Pinheiro clumsily knocks into Eduardo Dominguez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Dominguez runs off the knock.
12.57
0-1Hákon Bjarnason makes a probing pass to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez knocks the ball forward, putting Rodolfo Hernandez through on goal. Rodolfo Hernandez rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.34
0-1Craig Harrison threads a neat ball through to Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Jamie Delaney. Jamie Delaney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.36
0-1Craig Ferguson boots it upfield. Francisco Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Pinheiro. Vitor Pinheiro directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Fortes Molina picks it out of the air!
16.59
Craig Harrison advances with the ball. Craig Harrison threads a neat ball through to Tomasz Zaidan. Tomasz Zaidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Molina who gathers it comfortably.
18.52
Stefano Carbone kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Delaney. Jamie Delaney flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
20.33
With great vision, Xavier Miller plays the ball forward to Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.03
Xavier Miller passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
26.58
Rui Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Emile Barrett who brings the ball under control. Emile Barrett hits a low pass to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
27.35
Antonio Perez receives the ball from a throw-in from Stefano Carbone. Antonio Perez threads the ball through to Tomasz Zaidan. Tomasz Zaidan shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Molina smothers it!
28.53
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
30.23
Rui Vieira plays the ball forward to Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Hendrie who brings the ball under control. Ivan Hendrie shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
34.03
Stefano Carbone kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Zaidan. Tomasz Zaidan tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
36.27
Craig Ferguson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jamie Delaney. Jamie Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Fortes Molina picks it out of the air!
38.08
Stefano Carbone passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Tomasz Zaidan. Tomasz Zaidan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Jose Fortes Molina. Excellent save.
39.53
Rodolfo Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Perez.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea have changed their lineup with Ensio Fonselius replacing Hákon Bjarnason. The Stoke City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stoke City kick off!
47.26
Francisco Herrera makes a simple pass to Jamie Delaney. Jamie Delaney knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Pinheiro. Vitor Pinheiro makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
51.02
Andreas Dahlin makes a simple pass to Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Perez.
54.45
1-2Emile Barrett hits a low pass to Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Tiago Fernandes!
57.27
Rui Vieira threads a neat ball through to Emile Barrett. Emile Barrett makes a probing pass to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.14
Matthew Gyan flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Hendrie controls it well on his chest. Ivan Hendrie passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Harrison.
60.02
1-2Chelsea have made a substitution with Abel Castro replacing Eduardo Dominguez .
67.24
Xavier Miller passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Emile Barrett. Emile Barrett threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
69.20
Tomasz Zaidan makes a simple pass to Jamie Delaney. Jamie Delaney knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Vieira.
73.43
Matthew Gyan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ensio Fonselius. Ensio Fonselius makes an attacking run forward. Ensio Fonselius shoots from long range but somehow Sebastian Merino manages to keep it out.
77.18
Chelsea have made a substitution with Jonathan Mckay replacing Rui Vieira .
81.55
Stefano Carbone threads a neat ball through to Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards Tomasz Zaidan. Tomasz Zaidan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Matthew Gyan and the loose ball is cleared up field.
84.06
Vitor Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Tomasz Zaidan. Tomasz Zaidan shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jose Fortes Molina!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sebastian Merino (GK)
7
2. Craig Harrison (DEF)
7
3. Antonio Perez (DEF)
6
4. Tiago Fernandes (DEF)
6
5. Luke Cope (DEF)
6
6. Stefano Carbone (MID)
8
7. Vitor Pinheiro (MID)
8
8. Craig Ferguson (MID)
6
9. Francisco Herrera (ATT)
7
10. Tomasz Zaidan (ATT)
7
11. Jamie Delaney (ATT)
7
12. Danny Marsden (DEF)
0
13. Rodrigo Teixeira (MID)
0
14. David Cutler (ATT)
0
1. Jose Fortes Molina (GK)
9
2. Andreas Dahlin (DEF)
6
3. Matthew Gyan (DEF)
7
4. Rui Vieira (DEF)
6
5. Emile Barrett (MID)
7
6. Xavier Miller (MID)
7
7. Hákon Bjarnason (MID)
6
8. Edmundo Guardiola (MID)
7
9. Ivan Hendrie (ATT)
7
10. Rodolfo Hernandez (ATT)
9
11. Eduardo Dominguez (ATT)
8
12. Jonathan Mckay (DEF)
6
13. Ensio Fonselius (MID)
6
14. Abel Castro (ATT)
6