Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 18,186 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off!
4.41
0-0Neil Banks barges into Teddy Morris. The referee calls over Neil Banks and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Morris gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.18
0-0Tony Jobson comes in with a late challenge on Stjepan Boksic. The referee calls over Tony Jobson and warns him to calm down! Stjepan Boksic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.09
0-0With vision, Claus Myssing picks a pass forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant knocks the ball forward to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Neil Banks. Neil Banks rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Ivan Howey manages to gather it.
16.24
0-0Javier Cuellar makes a simple pass to Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Bishop but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Don Caldwell plays the ball forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant takes it forward alone. Marvin Grant threads a neat, attacking ball through to Neil Banks. Some good footwork from Neil Banks provides some space. He shoots at goal. Ivan Howey gets down and covers it.
20.08
Tony Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Sean Emerton. Excellent save.
21.15
0-0Stjepan Boksic flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Grant collects the pass. Marvin Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hermann Haraldur.
28.17
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Croft who brings the ball under control. Spencer Croft makes a probing pass to Marvin Grant but he's offside!
30.48
1-0Marvin Grant passes the ball forward to Neil Banks. Neil Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
36.47
Silvio Postiga sees Kevin Platt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.55
1-0Marcus Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Morris threads the ball through into the box. Farid Salhi takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
40.17
Tony Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Ben Greening who brings the ball under control. Ben Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Morris but the linesman indicates offside!
44.20
Claus Myssing darts forward. Claus Myssing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Platt but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Marcus Bishop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Greening. Ben Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
47.48
1-0Farid Salhi clumsily knocks into Don Caldwell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.04
1-0Ben Greening threads a neat ball through to Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop advances inside the box! Ronnie Watson comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Bishop. Penalty for Arsenal!!
51.04
1-0The referee points to the spot..
52.03
Marcel Ferreira-Leite slowly runs up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.18
Marvin Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Ivan Howey is on top of it.
55.55
Farid Salhi hacks Stjepan Boksic from behind! Farid Salhi is given a warning by the referee! Stjepan Boksic runs off the knock.
57.55
Teddy Morris threads the ball through to Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop puts a great ball through. Tony Jobson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.48
1-1Chelsea have made 3 substitutions with Jimmy Cabrol replacing Neil Banks, Oluwashegun Afolabi replacing Silvio Postiga and Francis Moss replacing Marvin Grant .
61.50
Ben Greening catches Francis Moss on the ankles. The referee warns Ben Greening to calm down! Francis Moss hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.18
Tony Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Ferreira-Leite controls it well on his chest. Marcel Ferreira-Leite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
83.09
Javier Cuellar drives a long ball upfield. Marcus Bishop shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Claus Myssing flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Croft who takes it down. Spencer Croft whips in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ivan Howey with no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Sean Emerton (GK)
7
2. Ronnie Watson (DEF)
6
3. Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
4. Stjepan Boksic (DEF)
6
5. Claus Myssing (DEF)
7
6. Neil Banks (MID)
6
7. Marvin Grant (MID)
8
8. Silvio Postiga (ATT)
9
9. Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
10. Christos Nikolaidis (ATT)
8
11. Spencer Croft (ATT)
7
12. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
6
13. Francis Moss (MID)
6
14. Oluwashegun Afolabi (ATT)
6
1. Ivan Howey (GK)
7
2. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3. Javier Cuellar (DEF)
6
4. Hermann Haraldur (DEF)
6
5. Manuel Reis (DEF)
6
6. Tony Jobson (MID)
6
7. Ben Greening (MID)
6
8. Teddy Morris (MID)
6
9. Farid Salhi (ATT)
4
10. Marcel Ferreira-Leite (ATT)
6
11. Marcus Bishop (ATT)
7
12. Giovanni M. Buriani (MID)
0
13. Thierry White (MID)
0
14. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
0