Match Report
| Chelsea | Chelsea |  |  | Cambridge United | Cambridge United | ||||||||||||||||
| Darryn Gent | Darryn Gent | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Sean Emerton | S. Emerton |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Anton Götz | A. Götz | |||||||||
| Ronnie Watson | R. Watson |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 79 | | George Kahn | G. Kahn | |||||||||
| Stjepan Boksic | S. Boksic |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 77 | | Jermaine Smith | J. Smith | |||||||||
| Oleg Higginbotham | O. Higginbotham | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 |  | Giorgio Lasalandra | G. Lasalandra | |||||||||
| Claus Myssing | C. Myssing |  | 79 | D | | 5 | | M | 83 | | Luke Marshall | L. Marshall | |||||||||
| Francis Moss | F. Moss | | 88 | M | | 6 | | M | 81 |  | Lars Bratseth | L. Bratseth | |||||||||
| Marvin Grant | M. Grant | | 90 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 80 | | Alistair Weaver | A. Weaver | ||||||||
| Silvio Postiga | S. Postiga |  | 91 | A | | 8 | | M | 80 | | Les Wright | L. Wright | |||||||||
| Kevin Platt | K. Platt | | 89 | A | | 9 | | | A | 85 | | Wes Terry | W. Terry | ||||||||
| Christos Nikolaidis | C. Nikolaidis |  | 84 | A | | 10 | | A | 82 | | Norman Best | N. Best | |||||||||
| Spencer Croft | S. Croft | | 82 | A | | 11 | | A | 77 | | Trevor Murphy | T. Murphy | |||||||||
| Neil Banks | N. Banks | | 104 | M | | 12 | | M | 79 |  | Jose Vega | J. Vega | |||||||||
| Jimmy Cabrol | J. Cabrol |  | 89 | M | | 13 | | M | 78 | | Emile Beckham | E. Beckham | |||||||||
| Michael Moss | M. Moss | | 79 | A | | 14 | | A | 75 | | Daniel Greaves | D. Greaves | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play Cambridge United in this league cup game. A crowd of 14,767 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
4.01
0-0With some swift thinking, Trevor Murphy plays the ball forward to Wes Terry. Wes Terry plays a one-two with Trevor Murphy and advances towards the goal... Wes Terry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Sean Emerton effortlessly gets down and covers it.
9.26
1-0Stjepan Boksic passes the ball forward to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Anton Götz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.10
1-0Ronnie Watson flicks a high ball forward to Francis Moss who takes it down. Francis Moss 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 but it is headed clear by George Kahn.
16.53
Alistair Weaver runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alistair Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Bratseth. Lars Bratseth beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sean Emerton with no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
27.30
With a delightful solo run, Les Wright stretches the opposition's defence. Les Wright tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
33.15
Les Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Terry. Wes Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
38.46
Francis Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United kick off!
47.24
2-1Alistair Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Luke Marshall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Marshall knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
55.02
Marvin Grant flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Croft who takes it down. Spencer Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.17
Marvin Grant hits a low pass to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
67.35
Les Wright flicks a high ball forward to Wes Terry who takes it down. Wes Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Best. With a superhuman jump, Norman Best connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
69.34
4-1Trevor Murphy catches Marvin Grant on the ankles. Trevor Murphy is shown the yellow card! Marvin Grant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Grant laces a through ball forward to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
73.45
4-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.57
Marvin Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Götz who gathers it comfortably.
89.51
Claus Myssing takes it forward alone. Claus Myssing sees Christos Nikolaidis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christos Nikolaidis whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Marvin Grant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga skips past George Kahn! Some silky footwork from Silvio Postiga provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Anton Götz is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
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
| Christos Nikolaidis 9, 55, 59 Silvio Postiga 38 | Lars Bratseth 17 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sean Emerton (GK)
6
2. Ronnie Watson (DEF)
6
3. Stjepan Boksic (DEF)
6
4. Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
5. Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
6. Francis Moss (MID)
6
7. Marvin Grant (MID)
7
8. Silvio Postiga (ATT)
9
9. Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
10. Christos Nikolaidis (ATT)
9
11. Spencer Croft (ATT)
6
12. Neil Banks (MID)
0
13. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
0
14. Michael Moss (ATT)
0
1. Anton Götz (GK)
6
2. George Kahn (DEF)
6
3. Jermaine Smith (DEF)
6
4. Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF)
6
5. Luke Marshall (MID)
6
6. Lars Bratseth (MID)
7
7. Alistair Weaver (MID)
6
8. Les Wright (MID)
6
9. Wes Terry (ATT)
6
10. Norman Best (ATT)
6
11. Trevor Murphy (ATT)
5
12. Jose Vega (MID)
0
13. Emile Beckham (MID)
0
14. Daniel Greaves (ATT)
0