Match Report
| Chelsea | Chelsea |  |  | Stoke City | Stoke City | ||||||||||||||||
| Ian Elsworth | Ian Elsworth | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alfred Thirlwell | A. Thirlwell |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Gavin King | G. King | |||||||||
| Carl Carrick | C. Carrick | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Tiago Calderon | T. Calderon | |||||||||
| Matthew Youds | M. Youds | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Seth Waters | S. Waters | |||||||||
| Romero P. Romero | R. Romero |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Lee Kanu | L. Kanu | |||||||||
| Ian Barrett | I. Barrett | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Dennis Haynes | D. Haynes | |||||||||
| Oleg Ferdinand | O. Ferdinand | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Ivan Rodriguez | I. Rodriguez | |||||||||
| Darren Thomson | D. Thomson | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Trevor Hunt | T. Hunt | |||||||||
| Tomás Varela | T. Varela |  | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Damien Newby | D. Newby | |||||||||
| Aaron McManaman | A. McManaman | | 57 | M | | 9 | | M | 57 | | Daniele Barrett | D. Barrett | |||||||||
| Jamie Lawrence | J. Lawrence | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 79 |  | Robin Van Der Weerden | R. Van Der Weerden | |||||||||
| Adrian Patterson | A. Patterson | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Neil Beckham | N. Beckham | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,474 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
6.42
0-0Tomás Varela makes a probing pass to Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.55
Damien Newby threads the ball through to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthew Youds.
9.39
0-0Damien Newby knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.35
0-0Oleg Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
14.17
Ian Barrett takes it forward alone. Ian Barrett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Gavin King manages to keep it out.
15.15
0-0Trevor Hunt decides to run forward with the ball. Trevor Hunt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robin Van Der Weerden but the linesman indicates offside!
21.09
Carl Carrick sees space and advances. Carl Carrick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
27.04
0-0Stoke City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
30.54
0-0Jamie Lawrence clumsily knocks into Seth Waters. The referee calls over Jamie Lawrence and shows him a yellow card! Seth Waters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.51
0-1Ivan Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden flicks the ball with his head. Robin Van Der Weerden scores for Stoke City!!
42.05
Carl Carrick flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron McManaman. Aaron McManaman threads the ball through to Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson threads the ball through to Jamie Lawrence but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Chelsea kick off the second half!
47.59
Ivan Rodriguez advances with the ball. Ivan Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.57
Tomás Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.50
Ian Barrett takes it forward alone. Ian Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.24
Seth Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Barrett. Daniele Barrett takes it forward alone. Daniele Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alfred Thirlwell manages to gather it comfortably.
60.30
Romero P. Romero makes a simple pass to Aaron McManaman. Aaron McManaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.48
Trevor Hunt makes a simple pass to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden whips in a cross ball towards Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham powers a header at goal. Alfred Thirlwell easily picks it out of the air!
66.21
Damien Newby makes a probing pass to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham plays a perfect one-two with Robin Van Der Weerden and rushes in on goal... Neil Beckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.30
Damien Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.49
Damien Newby surges forward with the ball. Damien Newby whips in a cross ball towards Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.11
Trevor Hunt passes the ball forward to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham plays a perfect one-two with Robin Van Der Weerden and rushes in on goal... Neil Beckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alfred Thirlwell.
75.37
Trevor Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfred Thirlwell who gathers it comfortably.
77.58
Tomás Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Calderon.
79.52
Matthew Youds deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Barrett. Ian Barrett makes a simple pass to Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.17
Matthew Youds controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomás Varela. Tomás Varela threads the ball through to Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Gavin King has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.10
Trevor Hunt makes a simple pass to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alfred Thirlwell!
89.06
2-1Aaron McManaman clumsily knocks into Ivan Rodriguez. Aaron McManaman is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Rodriguez runs off the knock.
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
| Jamie Lawrence 60, 81 | Robin Van Der Weerden 35 |