Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Walsall. A crowd of 9,276 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
3.37
0-0Baldur Thórhallsson passes the ball forward to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
6.58
Baldur Thórhallsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn plays a perfect one-two with Ruslan Prykhodnoy and rushes in on goal... Callum Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
9.20
Jan Krüger sees space and advances. Jan Krüger flicks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Sedouki. Luuk Sedouki finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
10.10
Baldur Thórhallsson threads the ball through to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy shoots from distance but it is miles over!
18.33
1-0Anthony Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy plays a perfect one-two with Ottavio Medri and rushes in on goal... Ruslan Prykhodnoy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Oleg Thirlwell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.42
1-0Scott Le Saux passes the ball forward to Luuk Sedouki. Luuk Sedouki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.36
1-0Oleg Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Oleg Thirlwell.
28.52
Wes Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Berti. Pierpaolo Berti takes it forward alone. Pierpaolo Berti plays a perfect one-two with Luuk Sedouki and rushes in on goal... Pierpaolo Berti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.14
Oleg Makin knocks the ball forward to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Oleg Thirlwell manages to gather it comfortably.
34.06
Brian Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleg Thirlwell who gathers it comfortably.
36.29
Pierpaolo Berti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
38.12
Pierpaolo Berti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Sedouki. Luuk Sedouki shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Titus Waters manages to gather it comfortably.
42.37
Anthony Bower makes a probing pass to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Walsall kick off!
54.45
David Wieser chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.05
1-0Ottavio Medri barges into Jan Krüger. The referee calls over Ottavio Medri and warns him to calm down! Jan Krüger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.03
Oleg Makin makes a probing pass to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Oleg Thirlwell.
61.20
Ross Laycock sees a break and surges forward. Ross Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Luuk Sedouki. Luuk Sedouki shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
65.50
Scott Le Saux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
66.56
Scott Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.49
Scott Le Saux knocks the ball forward to Luuk Sedouki. Luuk Sedouki plays a perfect one-two with Alberto Hulme and rushes in on goal... Luuk Sedouki cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
73.52
Baldur Thórhallsson threads the ball through to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri goes all the way! Ottavio Medri tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
78.11
Brian Moffat advances with the ball. Brian Moffat makes a simple pass to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.56
1-0Anthony Bower chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Medri but he's offside!
81.41
Wes Ince passes the ball forward to Pierpaolo Berti. Pierpaolo Berti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Luuk Sedouki. Luuk Sedouki is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.40
Said Borios kicks a strong pass forward to Baldur Thórhallsson. Baldur Thórhallsson kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn goes all the way! Callum Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.31
2-0Scott Le Saux barges into Brian Moffat. The referee calls over Scott Le Saux and shows him a yellow card! Brian Moffat grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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