Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play Coventry City in this league cup game. A crowd of 17,682 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
3.41
0-0Fouad El-Karkouri knocks the ball forward to Joe Philips. Joe Philips threads the ball through to Danny Coppinger but he's offside!
16.15
0-0Paul Moeliker knocks the ball forward to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eishun Kaita manages to gather it easily.
22.02
Oleg Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Francis Moss. Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Platt who brings the ball under control. Kevin Platt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
24.45
0-0Fouad El-Karkouri surges forward with the ball. Fouad El-Karkouri finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
26.15
Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Platt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.19
0-0Fouad El-Karkouri clumsily knocks into Paul Moeliker. Fouad El-Karkouri is shown the yellow card! Paul Moeliker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.36
Darius Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist plays the ball forward to Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Coppinger but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.01
Darius Potts flicks a high pass forward. Fouad El-Karkouri controls it well on his chest. Fouad El-Karkouri shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
42.36
Francisco Castro makes a probing pass to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger plays a quick one-two with Joe Philips and rushes in on goal... Danny Coppinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
Spencer Croft threads a neat ball through to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt plays a one-two with Spencer Croft and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Kevin Platt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from Eishun Kaita as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
0-0It's a corner kick which Neil Banks takes quickly, playing the ball short to Andrés Yanez. Andrés Yanez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Duncan McCoist.
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City kick off!
48.39
Darius Potts threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
55.27
Kemal Tiler pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kemal Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Joe Philips controls it well on his chest. Joe Philips runs straight at the defence! Joe Philips makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.44
Darius Potts comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Ruiz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.03
0-0Chelsea have made a substitution with Don Caldwell replacing Oleg Higginbotham .Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Gavin White replacing Ernesto Marin and Nigel Grimandi replacing Jón Kristinn Finnbogason .
61.06
Mauricio Ruiz clumsily knocks into Gavin White. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin White stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.40
0-1Fouad El-Karkouri threads a neat ball through to Joe Philips. Joe Philips plays the ball forward to Nigel Grimandi who has made a great run into the box. Nigel Grimandi shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.23
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Michael Moss replacing Kevin Platt and Roberto Neves replacing Neil Banks .
78.26
Hauke Müller threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
79.33
0-1Hauke Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Ruiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan McCoist.
84.53
Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward. Michael Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Moss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Spencer Croft calmly steps up. It's there!! Eishun Kaita has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Danny Coppinger takes a short run up. The ball clips the right post and bounces back across the line. The referee takes a moment before declaring it a goal!
Michael Moss slowly runs up. It's in!! Eishun Kaita had no chance!!
Nigel Grimandi takes a short run up. It's in!! Sean Emerton had no chance!!
Roberto Neves slowly runs up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
Joe Philips takes a cautious run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Jonas Widmann calmly steps up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
Duncan McCoist takes a long run up. He curls the ball into the top right corner - goal!!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sean Emerton (GK)
7
2. Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3. Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
4. Hauke Müller (DEF)
7
5. Andrés Yanez (DEF)
6
6. Neil Banks (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
7
8. Paul Moeliker (MID)
7
9. Francis Moss (MID)
7
10. Spencer Croft (ATT)
7
11. Kevin Platt (ATT)
7
12. Roberto Neves (ATT)
6
13. Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
14. Michael Moss (ATT)
9
1. Eishun Kaita (GK)
9
2. Terry Barmby (DEF)
6
3. Kemal Tiler (DEF)
7
4. Darius Potts (DEF)
6
5. Duncan McCoist (DEF)
7
6. Fouad El-Karkouri (MID)
6
7. Ernesto Marin (MID)
6
8. Francisco Castro (MID)
6
9. Joe Philips (ATT)
8
10. Danny Coppinger (ATT)
6
11. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason (ATT)
6
12. Anton Van Dalen (DEF)
0
13. Gavin White (MID)
6
14. Nigel Grimandi (ATT)
9