Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Southend United. A crowd of 18,827 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Southend United kick off and get the match underway!
6.50
0-0Emile Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn shoots from just inside the box but Vitaliy Demyanchuk is on top of it.
9.55
0-1Robert Dichio kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Hupkes. Silvain Hupkes decides to run forward with the ball. Silvain Hupkes knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.13
0-1Dominic Young threads the ball through to Oleg Makin. Oleg Makin makes a probing pass to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.04
0-1Victor Leon threads the ball through to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Said Borios.
18.25
Emile Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy whips in a cross ball towards Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Vitaliy Demyanchuk.
20.27
Oleg Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Castro. Adolfo Castro shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.20
Fredrik Insley makes a probing pass to Baldur Thórhallsson. Baldur Thórhallsson makes a probing pass to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn goes all the way! Callum Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.05
Victor Leon takes it forward alone. Victor Leon shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Titus Waters had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
28.03
Baldur Thórhallsson threads the ball through to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy goes all the way! Ruslan Prykhodnoy tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
36.30
Silvain Hupkes passes the ball forward to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mcallister. Andy Mcallister directs the ball goalwards with his head. Andy Mcallister scores for Southend United!!
44.57
Silvain Hupkes makes a simple pass to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Chelsea kick off and get the second half underway!
48.28
Oleg Makin flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Castro. Adolfo Castro goes all the way! Adolfo Castro takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.07
1-4Dominic Young makes a probing pass to Baldur Thórhallsson. Baldur Thórhallsson makes a probing pass to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Adolfo Castro but he's offside!
53.43
Silvain Hupkes makes a beautiful solo run. Silvain Hupkes goes all the way! Silvain Hupkes shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
54.02
1-4Callum Meiklejohn barges into Copain Arveladze. The referee calls over Callum Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Copain Arveladze stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.07
Fredrik Carter makes a probing pass to Victor Leon. Victor Leon makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Leon finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
57.37
Silvain Hupkes knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Powell. Paolo Powell plays a perfect one-two with Trevor Thatcher and rushes in on goal... Paolo Powell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.09
Fredrik Insley flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Makin. Oleg Makin threads the ball through to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn goes all the way! Callum Meiklejohn takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.31
Victor Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
66.02
1-4Southend United are easily keeping Chelsea at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
72.35
Said Borios makes a probing pass to Oleg Makin. Oleg Makin flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.57
Chelsea are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southend United's defence.
79.51
Jason Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Mcallister. Andy Mcallister shoots from distance but somehow Titus Waters manages to keep it out.
81.15
Fredrik Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Leon. Victor Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Powell. Paolo Powell kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mcallister but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.16
Dominic Young chips the ball to his team mate, Baldur Thórhallsson. Baldur Thórhallsson makes a probing pass to Adolfo Castro. Adolfo Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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
| Adolfo Castro 48 | Trevor Thatcher 10, 45 Victor Leon 24 Andy Mcallister 36 |