Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 17,445 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers start the match!
2.28
0-0Gary Law knocks the ball forward to John Platt. John Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.26
0-0Ronnie Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss makes a simple pass to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Patterson.
4.06
0-1Gary Law breaks forward. Gary Law flicks a high pass forward. John Platt controls it well on his chest. John Platt knocks in a cross ball towards David Lindemann. David Lindemann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.45
0-1Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward. Francis Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Moss passes the ball forward but Silvio Postiga is offside!
12.09
Pablo Morales chips the ball to his team mate, David Lindemann. David Lindemann plays a scrappy one-two with Pablo Morales and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Lindemann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.44
0-1Ashley Patterson sees Luke Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Sean Emerton manages to keep it out.
18.12
Sergio Soares knocks the ball forward to Pablo Morales. Without breaking stride, Pablo Morales plays the ball forward to John Platt. John Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.56
John Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell threads the ball through to Ahmed Amrani but he's offside!
24.49
Michael Moss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss whips in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.29
Ashley Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales makes a probing pass to Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Williams. Seth Williams whips the ball goalwards with his head but Sean Emerton is on top of it.
27.46
Ashley Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Morales collects the pass. Pablo Morales threads the ball through to John Platt. John Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Amrani. With a superhuman jump, Ahmed Amrani connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
30.33
John Platt makes a probing pass to Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani whips in a cross ball towards John Platt. John Platt beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.34
Alex Sbrizzo launches a long ball forward. Pablo Morales knocks in a cross ball towards David Lindemann. David Lindemann knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Sean Emerton had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
36.39
0-3Marvin Grant catches Pablo Morales on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Morales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.37
Showing fabulous composure, Alex Sbrizzo laces a through ball forward to Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Morales plays a quick one-two with John Platt and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pablo Morales provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Sean Emerton manages to keep it out.
45.00
Pablo Morales makes a simple pass to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell skips past Don Caldwell! Luke Vassell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chelsea start the second half!
47.56
Pablo Morales flicks a high pass forward. David Lindemann controls it well on his chest. David Lindemann knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
49.40
Pablo Morales knocks the ball forward to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.47
Gary Law surges forward with the ball. Gary Law decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Law whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Sean Emerton is on top of it.
54.46
0-4Christos Nikolaidis comes in with a late challenge on Alex Sbrizzo. The referee calls over Christos Nikolaidis and shows him a yellow card! Alex Sbrizzo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.14
Don Caldwell makes a beautiful solo run. Don Caldwell makes a simple pass to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
59.15
John Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.49
0-4Marvin Grant threads the ball through to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Ashley Patterson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
67.36
Pablo Morales knocks the ball forward to John Platt. John Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.07
Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Grant comfortably collects the pass. Marvin Grant flicks a high ball forward to Francis Moss who takes it down. Francis Moss whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
71.07
John Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell plays a quick one-two with John Platt and rushes in on goal... Luke Vassell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
72.19
Marvin Grant hits a low pass to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga shoots from distance but it flies wide!
73.27
Don Caldwell makes a simple pass to Francis Moss. Francis Moss sees a break and surges forward. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Soares.
77.29
Ashley Patterson threads a neat ball through to Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales makes a probing pass to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.04
Christos Nikolaidis flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Grant controls it well on his chest. Marvin Grant lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Joel Kolk had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
81.47
With some swift thinking, Marvin Grant plays the ball forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.21
Marvin Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt shoots from long range but Joel Kolk is on top of it.
85.28
John Platt barges into Marvin Grant. The referee calls over John Platt and shows him a yellow card! Marvin Grant stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Showing composure, Ronnie Watson plays the ball forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Joel Kolk.
90.00
Francis Moss takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga shoots from just inside the box but somehow Ashley Patterson happens to be in the right place to block it.
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
| Silvio Postiga 78 | David Lindemann 4, 33 John Platt 30 Luke Vassell 45 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Morales of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sean Emerton (GK)
7
2. Ronnie Watson (DEF)
6
3. Hauke Müller (DEF)
6
4. Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
5. Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
6. Francis Moss (MID)
6
7. Marvin Grant (MID)
7
8. Michael Moss (ATT)
6
9. Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
10. Christos Nikolaidis (ATT)
6
11. Silvio Postiga (ATT)
7
12. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
0
13. Neil Banks (MID)
0
14. Spencer Croft (ATT)
0
1. Joel Kolk (GK)
7
2. Sergio Soares (DEF)
6
3. Gary Law (DEF)
7
4. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
7
5. Alex Sbrizzo (DEF)
6
6. John Platt (MID)
8
7. Pablo Morales (MID)
9
8. David Lindemann (ATT)
9
9. Luke Vassell (ATT)
8
10. Ahmed Amrani (ATT)
7
11. Seth Williams (ATT)
6
12. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
0
13. Samuele Favalli (MID)
0
14. Reginald Forge (ATT)
0