Match Report
Chelsea | Chelsea | ![]() | ![]() | Arsenal | Arsenal | ||||||||||||||||
Ian Elsworth | Ian Elsworth | manager | Tomi Salomaa | Tomi Salomaa | |||||||||||||||||
Mattia Pagliarini | M. Pagliarini | ![]() | 72 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 72 | ![]() | Davide Fiore | D. Fiore | |||||||||
Luke Grant | L. Grant | ![]() | 77 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 69 | ![]() | Johan Haeldermans | J. Haeldermans | |||||||||
Duncan Morton | D. Morton | ![]() | 58 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 64 | ![]() | Marcus Hulme | M. Hulme | |||||||||
Artur Pinheiro | A. Pinheiro | ![]() | 58 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 70 | ![]() | Stephen Tiatto | S. Tiatto | |||||||||
Javier Becerra | J. Becerra | ![]() | 70 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 68 | ![]() | Rafik Kermali | R. Kermali | |||||||||
Zeljko Emerton | Z. Emerton | ![]() | 77 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 72 | ![]() | Ebi Deyna | E. Deyna | |||||||||
Humphrey Hamers | H. Hamers | ![]() | 57 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 71 | ![]() | Marek Lato | M. Lato | |||||||||
Aaron McManaman | A. McManaman | ![]() | 57 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 72 | ![]() | Martin Matthäus | M. Matthäus | |||||||||
Billy Caldwell | B. Caldwell | ![]() | 61 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 70 | ![]() | Aki Stenius | A. Stenius | |||||||||
Ugo Dean | U. Dean | ![]() | 63 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 71 | ![]() | Shaun Oakes | S. Oakes | |||||||||
Bradley Blatsis | B. Blatsis | ![]() | 68 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 65 | ![]() | Carl Marsden | C. Marsden |
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Chelsea and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Chelsea and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
Chelsea kick off the first half!
10.22
Ebi Deyna hacks Aaron McManaman from behind! Ebi Deyna is given a warning by the referee! Aaron McManaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.22
Chelsea are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.15
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
15.40
Aaron McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean whips in a cross ball towards Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis heads the ball goalwards. Davide Fiore easily picks it out of the air!
18.56
Javier Becerra threads the ball through to Humphrey Hamers. Humphrey Hamers chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.40
Duncan Morton clumsily knocks into Shaun Oakes. The referee calls over Duncan Morton and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Oakes stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.40
Javier Becerra chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Hamers. Humphrey Hamers threads the ball through to Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
24.12
Duncan Morton barges into Martin Matthäus. Duncan Morton is given a warning by the referee! Martin Matthäus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.21
Ebi Deyna threads the ball through to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius shoots from long range but it is miles over!
27.35
Zeljko Emerton knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bradley Blatsis but the linesman indicates offside!
32.02
Javier Becerra comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Oakes. Javier Becerra is warned by the referee! Shaun Oakes stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.34
Aaron McManaman hacks Ebi Deyna from behind! Aaron McManaman is given a warning by the referee! Ebi Deyna gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Marek Lato kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius tries a spectacular strike. Aki Stenius scores for Arsenal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Arsenal start the second half!
47.06
Zeljko Emerton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Hulme.
51.42
Humphrey Hamers advances with the ball. Humphrey Hamers lofts in a cross ball towards Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Davide Fiore has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.55
Zeljko Emerton knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
57.11
Marek Lato sees a break and surges forward. Marek Lato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.49
Zeljko Emerton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Davide Fiore!
65.28
Aaron McManaman makes a probing pass to Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
66.31
Duncan Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zeljko Emerton. Zeljko Emerton chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean goes all the way! Ugo Dean cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Davide Fiore easily smothers it.
69.09
Zeljko Emerton kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Tiatto.
72.43
Humphrey Hamers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell goes all the way! Billy Caldwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Davide Fiore manages to keep it out.
73.02
Chelsea are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arsenal's defence.
79.36
Javier Becerra advances with the ball. Javier Becerra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Davide Fiore.
81.25
Aaron McManaman advances with the ball. Aaron McManaman goes all the way! Aaron McManaman tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.48
Aaron McManaman catches Ebi Deyna on the ankles. The referee calls over Aaron McManaman again and warns him to calm down! Ebi Deyna gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
85.09
Marcus Hulme chips the ball to his team mate, Ebi Deyna. Ebi Deyna knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Mattia Pagliarini manages to keep it out.
87.34
Zeljko Emerton threads the ball through to Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Duncan Morton takes it forward alone. Duncan Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Tiatto.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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