Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play Charlton Athletic in this league cup game. A crowd of 14,638 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chelsea and Charlton Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chelsea and Charlton Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
3.16
0-0Miki Ihara flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Goretti. Roberto Goretti lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Macquet. Laurent Macquet powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.51
Glynn Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Ince. Eoin Ince whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Berretta. Roberto Berretta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.34
1-0Xavier Miller flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.15
1-0Eoin Ince sees Glynn Grant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Franois Biancalani. Franois Biancalani outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Fortes Molina!
14.02
With a delightful solo run, Jacob Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Jacob Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
16.03
With imagination, Warren Hapgood laces a weighted ball forward to Franois Biancalani. Franois Biancalani shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
18.47
1-0Teddy Wetherall barges into Roberto Berretta. The referee calls over Teddy Wetherall and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Berretta stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.38
1-0Eoin Ince makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Ince threads the ball through to Laurent Macquet but he's offside!
32.50
1-0Rodrigo Marques makes a strong solo run forward. Rodrigo Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Laurent Macquet. Laurent Macquet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.35
Teddy Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Dominguez comfortably collects the pass. Eduardo Dominguez shoots from 20 yards but Norman Smith reads it well. Superb keeping!
40.44
Warren Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Goretti. Roberto Goretti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.12
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.41
Edmundo Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Norman Smith with no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
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. Charlton Athletic have changed their lineup with Shaun Adams replacing Roberto Goretti.
45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic kick off!
49.41
Hákon Bjarnason makes a probing pass to Teddy Wetherall. Teddy Wetherall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.14
Rodrigo Marques makes a probing pass to Franois Biancalani. Franois Biancalani shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.06
Xavier Miller makes an attacking run forward. Xavier Miller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Norman Smith is on top of it.
55.16
Rui Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Guardiola who takes it down. Edmundo Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Teddy Wetherall. Teddy Wetherall lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Norman Smith has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.23
Eoin Ince flicks a high pass forward to Laurent Macquet who brings the ball under control. Laurent Macquet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Gyan.
60.52
Edmundo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Wetherall. With a superhuman jump, Teddy Wetherall connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
61.29
Miki Ihara makes a simple pass to Laurent Macquet. Laurent Macquet edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Laurent Macquet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Jose Fortes Molina is on top of it.
63.01
Abel Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Norman Smith is on top of it.
65.49
Matthew Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Pearce. Jacob Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Dominguez advances inside the box! Eduardo Dominguez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Norman Smith manages to keep it out.
67.17
3-0Eduardo Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Wetherall. Teddy Wetherall fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Eoin Ince. That should have been a goal!
71.10
Eoin Ince makes a simple pass to Glynn Grant. Glynn Grant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.07
Roberto Berretta sees Miki Ihara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miki Ihara cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Miki Ihara provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.24
With imagination, Rui Vieira plays the ball forward to Hákon Bjarnason. Hákon Bjarnason sees Abel Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Castro whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Wetherall. Teddy Wetherall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
77.58
3-0Chelsea have made 3 substitutions with Brian Eustace replacing Rui Vieira, Ensio Fonselius replacing Hákon Bjarnason and Ivan Hendrie replacing Teddy Wetherall .
81.54
Ensio Fonselius threads a neat ball through to Jacob Pearce. Jacob Pearce threads a neat ball through to Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.46
Xavier Miller flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Hendrie controls it well on his chest. Ivan Hendrie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Norman Smith easily gets down and covers it.
85.57
Rodrigo Marques runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodrigo Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Macquet. Laurent Macquet makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
89.36
Xavier Miller chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Edmundo Guardiola 6 Eduardo Dominguez 44, 55 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Fortes Molina (GK)
7
2. Jonathan Mckay (DEF)
6
3. Matthew Gyan (DEF)
6
4. Rui Vieira (DEF)
6
5. Jacob Pearce (MID)
6
6. Xavier Miller (MID)
7
7. Hákon Bjarnason (MID)
6
8. Edmundo Guardiola (MID)
8
9. Teddy Wetherall (ATT)
6
10. Abel Castro (ATT)
7
11. Eduardo Dominguez (ATT)
9
12. Brian Eustace (DEF)
6
13. Ensio Fonselius (MID)
6
14. Ivan Hendrie (ATT)
6
1. Norman Smith (GK)
7
2. Warren Hapgood (DEF)
6
3. Glynn Mustoe (DEF)
6
4. Rodrigo Marques (DEF)
7
5. Roberto Goretti (MID)
6
6. Miki Ihara (MID)
6
7. Eoin Ince (MID)
7
8. Roberto Berretta (MID)
6
9. Laurent Macquet (ATT)
6
10. Glynn Grant (ATT)
6
11. Franois Biancalani (ATT)
6
12. Ruel Cottee (DEF)
0
13. Shaun Adams (ATT)
6
14. Glynn Powell (ATT)
0