Match Report
| Chelsea | Chelsea |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | manager | Stuart Longworth | Stuart Longworth | |||||||||||||||||
| Mauricio Kapo | M. Kapo |  | 74 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 83 |  | Ali Chippo | A. Chippo | |||||||
| Paul Barmby | P. Barmby |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Elena Delgado | E. Delgado | |||||||||
| Duarte Fernandes | D. Fernandes |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 80 | | Ruben Rego | R. Rego | |||||||||
| Lee Scholes | L. Scholes | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 79 |  | Tony Bakker | T. Bakker | |||||||||
| Jonas Hässler | J. Hässler |  | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 86 |  | Salvatore Stanic | S. Stanic | |||||||||
| Pedro Carcedo | P. Carcedo | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 87 | | Graham Joachim | G. Joachim | |||||||||
| Mihai Yonescu | M. Yonescu |  | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 84 | | Pedro Moutinho | P. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Jose Carrasco | J. Carrasco | | 77 | M | | 8 | | A | 72 | | Martin Ince | M. Ince | |||||||||
| Trevor Mckay | T. Mckay | | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 85 |  | João Pedro Julinho | J. Julinho | |||||||||
| Harvey Power | H. Power | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 89 | | Romero P. Zamora | R. Zamora | |||||||||
| James Macé | J. Macé |  | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 77 | | Hugo José Mari | H. José Mari | |||||||||
| Andres Delgado | A. Delgado | | 69 | D | | 12 | | D | 70 | | Tim Galli | T. Galli | |||||||||
| Hauke Seifert | H. Seifert | | 68 | D | | 13 | | M | 83 | | Oscar Pardo | O. Pardo | |||||||||
| Alberto Galadames | A. Galadames | | 65 | A | | 14 | | A | 72 | | Alberto Lima | A. Lima | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Watford. 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 Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
0.00
0-0Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.51
1-0Jose Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Harvey Power. Harvey Power shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Ali Chippo had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
6.36
1-0Jonas Hässler flicks a high pass forward. James Macé holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Macé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ali Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
16.03
Tony Bakker makes a beautiful solo run. Tony Bakker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.25
1-1Pedro Carcedo advances with the ball. Pedro Carcedo finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Ali Chippo. Excellent save.
21.36
1-1Hugo José Mari hacks Mihai Yonescu from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mihai Yonescu runs off the knock.
22.46
Jonas Hässler plays the ball forward to Harvey Power. Harvey Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.18
1-1Pedro Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to João Pedro Julinho who takes it down. João Pedro Julinho plays a one-two with Martin Ince and rushes in on goal... Lee Scholes clumsily knocks into João Pedro Julinho. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
30.04
Ruben Rego sees a break and surges forward. Ruben Rego sees a break and surges forward. Ruben Rego edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ruben Rego provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.27
Without breaking stride, Ruben Rego plays the ball forward to Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Mauricio Kapo is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
39.17
Duarte Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Mckay who takes it down. Trevor Mckay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ali Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
44.56
1-2Salvatore Stanic flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Moutinho collects the pass. Pedro Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari puts a great ball through. Romero P. Zamora runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
Lee Scholes sees Harvey Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harvey Power whips in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford kick off!
48.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Moutinho laces a weighted ball forward to João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Mauricio Kapo manages to gather it.
49.24
Martin Ince barges into Mihai Yonescu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mihai Yonescu runs off the knock.
54.26
Mihai Yonescu kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Power. Harvey Power whips in a cross ball towards James Macé. James Macé makes a convincing header but somehow Ali Chippo manages to keep it out.
57.42
Ruben Rego barges into Jose Carrasco. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.55
With imagination, Pedro Moutinho picks a pass forward to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim makes a simple pass, allowing João Pedro Julinho to run into the box. Jonas Hässler comes in with a late challenge on João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
63.30
Ruben Rego sees a break and surges forward. Ruben Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
66.40
Ruben Rego hits a low pass to Salvatore Stanic. Salvatore Stanic knocks the ball forward to Martin Ince. Martin Ince shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Mauricio Kapo.
67.37
2-2Pedro Moutinho takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Salvatore Stanic. Salvatore Stanic flicks the ball on with his first touch. Mauricio Kapo punches the ball out of the danger area!
69.19
Jonas Hässler flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Stanic.
71.00
2-2Graham Joachim knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.59
2-2Salvatore Stanic clumsily knocks into Harvey Power. Salvatore Stanic is shown the yellow card! Harvey Power gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.02
Pedro Carcedo clumsily knocks into Pedro Moutinho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.57
Pedro Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mauricio Kapo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.14
Mihai Yonescu decides to run forward with the ball. Mihai Yonescu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Rego.
87.49
Martin Ince threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.21
Pedro Moutinho makes a simple pass to Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora rushes past Duarte Fernandes! Romero P. Zamora shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Mauricio Kapo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Mauricio Kapo (GK)
7
2. Paul Barmby (DEF)
6
3. Duarte Fernandes (DEF)
6
4. Lee Scholes (DEF)
6
5. Jonas Hässler (MID)
6
6. Pedro Carcedo (MID)
6
7. Mihai Yonescu (MID)
7
8. Jose Carrasco (MID)
6
9. Trevor Mckay (ATT)
6
10. Harvey Power (ATT)
8
11. James Macé (ATT)
6
12. Andres Delgado (DEF)
0
13. Hauke Seifert (DEF)
0
14. Alberto Galadames (ATT)
0
1. Ali Chippo (GK)
6
2. Elena Delgado (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Rego (DEF)
8
4. Tony Bakker (DEF)
7
5. Salvatore Stanic (DEF)
6
6. Graham Joachim (MID)
6
7. Pedro Moutinho (MID)
8
8. Martin Ince (ATT)
5
9. João Pedro Julinho (ATT)
8
10. Romero P. Zamora (ATT)
7
11. Hugo José Mari (ATT)
5
12. Tim Galli (DEF)
0
13. Oscar Pardo (MID)
0
14. Alberto Lima (ATT)
0