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 Empoli in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,269 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Chelsea and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Chelsea and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Empoli start the match!
3.07
0-0Robert Vernazza makes a simple pass to Liam Owen. Liam Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.20
0-0Claudio Brighi sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Brighi passes the ball forward to Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.28
Eoin Hurst makes a simple pass to Liam Owen. Liam Owen passes the ball forward to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Brighi.
12.45
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.40
Marcel Birnbaum sees a break and surges forward. Marcel Birnbaum makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Galli. Luca Galli powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.41
0-0Benoit Cannarsa makes a simple pass to Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by António Rios.
21.44
Luca Foggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley whips in a cross ball towards Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.44
Steve Patterson makes a simple pass to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña plays a perfect one-two with Francis Lockley and rushes in on goal... Pablo Peña cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.28
Benoit Cannarsa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino plays a perfect one-two with Luca Galli and rushes in on goal... Ljubisa Montervino rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.14
Steve Patterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley whips in a cross ball towards Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean directs the ball goalwards with his head. Cleto Battaglia easily smothers it.
34.10
Luca Foggia decides to run forward with the ball. Luca Foggia shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.27
38.00
Benoit Cannarsa kicks a strong pass forward to Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.47
Marcel Birnbaum makes a simple pass to Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.12
Benoit Cannarsa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.38
Gianmatteo Bellucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Galli. Luca Galli directs the ball goalwards with his head. António Rios manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Benoit Cannarsa makes a probing pass to Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Matthews.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
49.02
Gianmatteo Bellucci chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
54.19
Alec Ferguson advances with the ball. Alec Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to António Rios who gathers it comfortably.
60.12
Gabi Raducioiu sees a break and surges forward. Gabi Raducioiu sees space and advances. Gabi Raducioiu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.51
0-0Luca Foggia barges into Benoit Cannarsa. Luca Foggia is given a warning by the referee! Benoit Cannarsa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.40
Gianmatteo Bellucci kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.23
1-0Steve Patterson surges forward with the ball. Steve Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Cleto Battaglia had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
83.14
Liam Owen knocks the ball forward to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Cleto Battaglia!
84.48
Alec Ferguson passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino whips in a cross ball towards Luca Galli. Luca Galli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.18
Eoin Hurst threads the ball through to Luca Foggia. Luca Foggia knocks the ball forward to Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley goes all the way! Francis Lockley rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Alec Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Hurst.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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