Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Brentford. A crowd of 16,561 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
0.00
The first half starts with Brentford kicking off!
3.50
David Reimers flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Grantt who takes it down. Aaron Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves heads the ball goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Genki Nanami keeps it out!
4.27
Francis Moss hits a low pass to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.08
Houssin Abdellaoui breaks forward. Houssin Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Scott Greaves easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Greaves makes a probing pass to Neil Gallagher but he's offside!
9.42
Francis Moss threads a neat ball through to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Daniel Molowny manages to keep it out.
12.45
Carlton Brand hits a low pass to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft rushes past David Reimers! Spencer Croft muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Daniel Molowny has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.59
With some swift thinking, David Reimers plays the ball forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.21
Hauke Müller sees Eoin Duberry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
24.06
Scott Greaves comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Grant. The referee brings Scott Greaves to one side and gives him a warning! Marvin Grant stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.15
Hauke Müller takes a quick throw-in. Mustapha Jezierski sees Kevin Platt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Platt threads a neat ball through to Francis Moss. Francis Moss shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.13
Jonas Widmann knocks the ball forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant sees space and advances. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
38.19
Kevin Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt flicks a high pass forward to Scott Greaves who brings the ball under control. Scott Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brentford!
44.16
Jonas Widmann threads a neat ball through to Michael Moss. Michael Moss shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Richard Bosnich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Widmann.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Mick Froggatt replacing Houssin Abdellaoui. The Brentford players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Chelsea kick off and get the second half underway!
47.38
Eoin Duberry arcs the ball upfield. Carlton Brand makes a probing pass between the defence to Marvin Grant. Some silky footwork from Marvin Grant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Daniel Molowny manages to keep it out.
48.16
Francis Moss threads the ball through to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.44
Mustapha Jezierski clumsily knocks into Aaron Grantt. The referee warns Mustapha Jezierski to calm down! Aaron Grantt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.30
Efrain Cardenas sees Richard Bosnich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Bosnich threads the ball through to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mustapha Jezierski.
60.39
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Roberto Tavares replacing Francis Moss and Neil Banks replacing Carlton Brand .
61.47
Jon Platt darts forward. Jon Platt threads the ball through to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
63.07
Without breaking stride, David Reimers plays the ball forward to Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich whips in a cross ball towards Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.45
Efrain Cardenas hacks Roberto Tavares from behind! Efrain Cardenas is shown the yellow card! Roberto Tavares runs off the knock.
69.23
Efrain Cardenas flicks a high pass forward. David Reimers collects the pass. David Reimers hits a low pass to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.52
Roberto Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Platt.
75.22
Marvin Grant makes a probing pass to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
77.01
Chelsea have made a substitution with Thomas Neuhaus replacing Marvin Grant .
78.06
Kevin Platt darts forward. Kevin Platt puts a great ball through. Neil Banks runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.44
David Reimers takes it forward alone. David Reimers advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from David Reimers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.02
Scott Greaves barges into Mustapha Jezierski. The referee brings Scott Greaves to one side and gives him another warning! Mustapha Jezierski stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Genki Nanami (GK)
6
2. Eoin Duberry (DEF)
6
3. Mustapha Jezierski (DEF)
6
4. Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
5. Hauke Müller (DEF)
6
6. Marvin Grant (MID)
7
7. Francis Moss (MID)
6
8. Michael Moss (ATT)
6
9. Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
10. Spencer Croft (ATT)
8
11. Carlton Brand (ATT)
7
12. Neil Banks (MID)
6
13. Roberto Tavares (MID)
6
14. Thomas Neuhaus (MID)
6
1. Daniel Molowny (GK)
7
2. Kevin Hendry (DEF)
6
3. Jon Platt (DEF)
6
4. Efrain Cardenas (DEF)
5
5. Garry James (DEF)
6
6. Houssin Abdellaoui (MID)
6
7. David Reimers (MID)
9
8. Richard Bosnich (MID)
6
9. Aaron Grantt (ATT)
8
10. Neil Gallagher (ATT)
6
11. Scott Greaves (ATT)
6
12. Ian Waters (DEF)
0
13. Mick Froggatt (MID)
6
14. Darren Power (ATT)
0