Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Reading. A crowd of 19,756 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
2.47
0-0Mario Serna clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Milosevic. Mario Serna is warned by the referee! Vincenzo Milosevic runs off the knock.
4.45
0-0Ivone Zanetti passes the ball forward to Stephane Aebischer. Stephane Aebischer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicu Lazar.
8.15
Felice Luiso knocks the ball forward to João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Joyce who gathers it comfortably.
9.57
0-0Paolo Lobont chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred McManaman. Alfred McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Kostyantyn Sobchenko. Kostyantyn Sobchenko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Felipe Rubirosa manages to gather it comfortably.
10.33
0-0Phil White makes a simple pass to Seth Goldberg. Seth Goldberg makes a simple pass to Alfred McManaman. Alfred McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Kostyantyn Sobchenko but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.25
Felice Luiso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes shoots from distance but Darren Joyce is on top of it.
15.37
0-0Phil White knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred McManaman. Alfred McManaman shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.23
Rosario Sacchetti makes a probing pass to Stephane Aebischer. Stephane Aebischer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.50
Phil White advances with the ball. Phil White makes a simple pass to Alfred McManaman. Alfred McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.54
0-0Paolo Lobont barges into Rosario Sacchetti. Paolo Lobont is warned by the referee! Rosario Sacchetti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.50
Julian Pichichi sees space and advances. Julian Pichichi knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Milosevic. Vincenzo Milosevic takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
36.32
Nicu Lazar knocks the ball forward to Paolo Lobont. Paolo Lobont makes a simple pass to Alfred McManaman. Alfred McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Milosevic. Vincenzo Milosevic powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Felipe Rubirosa.
40.18
Tom Radet comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Milosevic. Tom Radet is warned by the referee! Vincenzo Milosevic grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.10
Seth Goldberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Kostyantyn Sobchenko. Kostyantyn Sobchenko goes all the way! Kostyantyn Sobchenko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Felipe Rubirosa manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading get the second half underway!
48.51
1-0Nicu Lazar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi makes a simple pass to Alfred McManaman. Alfred McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Kostyantyn Sobchenko. Kostyantyn Sobchenko flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Felipe Rubirosa had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
51.35
Rosario Sacchetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.51
Paolo Lobont threads the ball through to Kostyantyn Sobchenko. Kostyantyn Sobchenko goes all the way! Kostyantyn Sobchenko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.23
Paolo Lobont surges forward with the ball. Paolo Lobont passes the ball forward to Kostyantyn Sobchenko. Kostyantyn Sobchenko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.37
Felice Luiso passes the ball forward to João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes lofts in a cross ball towards Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.18
Ivone Zanetti flicks the ball to his team mate, João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Aebischer. Stephane Aebischer flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.41
Felice Luiso makes a probing pass to Stephane Aebischer. Stephane Aebischer shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.36
Julian Pichichi decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Milosevic but the linesman indicates offside!
69.43
Hakan Kayis passes the ball forward to Stephane Aebischer. Stephane Aebischer whips in a cross ball towards Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
73.06
Paolo Lobont brings the ball forward. Paolo Lobont threads the ball through to Kostyantyn Sobchenko but he's offside!
75.32
Phil White passes the ball forward to Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi sees space and advances. Julian Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred McManaman. Alfred McManaman takes a shot at goal but Felipe Rubirosa is on top of it.
77.32
Nelson Viduka makes a probing pass to Ivone Zanetti. Ivone Zanetti makes a probing pass to João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes whips in a cross ball towards Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez heads the ball goalwards. Darren Joyce manages to gather it comfortably.
81.05
Tom Radet makes a simple pass to Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis makes a probing pass to João Gabriel Montes. João Gabriel Montes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil White.
83.16
Paolo Lobont makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kostyantyn Sobchenko. Kostyantyn Sobchenko plays a perfect one-two with Vincenzo Milosevic and rushes in on goal... Kostyantyn Sobchenko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
84.25
Henry Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Lobont. Paolo Lobont makes a simple pass to Kostyantyn Sobchenko. Kostyantyn Sobchenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.59
Seth Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Milosevic. Vincenzo Milosevic knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred McManaman. Alfred McManaman directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Felipe Rubirosa manages to keep it out.
90.00
Hakan Kayis barges into Julian Pichichi. Hakan Kayis is given a warning by the referee! Julian Pichichi stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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