Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 16,671 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off!
2.26
0-0Pius Wisgerhof makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Wiltord. Stan Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Cort who gathers it comfortably.
3.33
0-0Tim Green advances with the ball. Tim Green makes a great pass forward. David Adams runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.45
0-0Gavin Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti makes a simple pass, allowing Teddy Ince to run into the box. Teddy Ince rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.26
Carlton Brand threads a neat ball through to Michael Moss. Michael Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Schramm who gathers it comfortably.
22.22
Oleg Higginbotham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oleg Higginbotham shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
26.08
0-0Marvin Grant comes in with a late challenge on Stan Wiltord. Marvin Grant is warned by the referee! Stan Wiltord stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.39
Mamar Leroy flicks a high pass forward. Pius Wisgerhof controls it well on his chest. Pius Wisgerhof chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti plays a scrappy one-two with David Adams and advances towards the goal... Gianfranco Zanetti tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
0-0Marvin Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand whips in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. With a superhuman jump, Michael Moss connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
51.39
Gianfranco Zanetti makes a simple pass to David Adams. David Adams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Müller.
54.09
Hauke Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Grant plays the ball forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Schramm who gathers it comfortably.
57.52
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.10
0-0Chelsea have made a substitution with Neil Midgley replacing Carlton Brand .
66.05
0-0Neil Banks comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Ince. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teddy Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.42
Tim Green threads a neat ball through to Teddy Ince. Teddy Ince makes a simple pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.51
Alun Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Gavin Gemmell plays the ball forward to Stan Wiltord. Stan Wiltord shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.25
Chelsea have made a substitution with Mustapha Jezierski replacing Jonas Widmann .
81.36
1-0Neil Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant knocks the ball forward to Michael Moss. Michael Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.52
1-0Mustapha Jezierski barges into Gianfranco Zanetti. Mustapha Jezierski is warned by the referee! Gianfranco Zanetti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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. Michael Cort (GK)
6
2. Eoin Duberry (DEF)
6
3. Hauke Müller (DEF)
6
4. Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
5. Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
6. Neil Banks (MID)
5
7. Marvin Grant (MID)
6
8. Michael Moss (ATT)
8
9. Spencer Croft (ATT)
9
10. Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
11. Carlton Brand (ATT)
6
12. Neil Midgley (ATT)
6
13. Roberto Neves (ATT)
0
14. Mustapha Jezierski (DEF)
5
1. Hannes Schramm (GK)
6
2. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
7
3. Florian Gimpl (DEF)
7
4. Tim Green (DEF)
7
5. Alun Plowright (DEF)
7
6. Stan Wiltord (MID)
7
7. Gavin Gemmell (MID)
8
8. Teddy Ince (MID)
6
9. Gianfranco Zanetti (ATT)
7
10. Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
7
11. David Adams (ATT)
6
12. Ruud Sluiter (DEF)
0
13. Harvey Dean (MID)
0
14. Jody Mcgreal (ATT)
0