Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off!
2.59
0-0Nicolas Da Silva decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Da Silva tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson easily smothers it!
3.25
Dennis Matthews makes a simple pass to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.33
0-0Ásgeir Brynjarsson hacks Scott Thirlwell from behind! Ásgeir Brynjarsson is given a warning by the referee! Scott Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.21
Scott Thirlwell catches Godwin Aliyu on the ankles. Scott Thirlwell is warned by the referee! Godwin Aliyu stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.12
0-0Dennis Matthews flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson who gathers it comfortably.
12.44
Simon Knapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko shoots from 25 yards but somehow Graham Mustoe manages to keep it out.
20.20
0-0Ásgeir Brynjarsson threads the ball through to Simon Knapp. Simon Knapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
22.21
Ásgeir Brynjarsson makes a probing pass to Scott Shields. Scott Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.14
Simon Knapp passes the ball forward to Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.58
1-0Scott Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.02
Scott Shields barges into Nicolas Da Silva. The referee calls over Scott Shields and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Da Silva stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.17
Scott Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Graham Mustoe!
42.43
Godwin Aliyu decides to run forward with the ball. Godwin Aliyu chips the ball to his team mate, Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Jackson.
45.00
Ismael Özalan surges forward with the ball. Ismael Özalan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
47.18
Scott Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
51.06
Simon Knapp chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Graham Mustoe.
53.37
Andre Heesakkers flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Matthews. Dennis Matthews threads the ball through to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.15
1-0Miguel Figueroa makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Figueroa makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Figueroa knocks the ball forward to Tomás Risco but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.34
Simon Knapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper shoots from outside the area. Graham Mustoe easily smothers it.
63.44
Godwin Aliyu makes a simple pass to Andrei Baicu. Andrei Baicu makes a probing pass to Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko powers a header at goal. Yevhen Kryvenko scores for Chelsea!!
66.03
Miguel Figueroa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Matthews. Dennis Matthews passes the ball forward to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher goes all the way! Ledley Thatcher takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.42
Nicky Jacobs makes a simple pass to Andrei Baicu. Andrei Baicu advances with the ball. Andrei Baicu tries a spectacular long range effort. Graham Mustoe easily smothers it.
72.03
Nicolas Da Silva sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Da Silva knocks in a cross ball towards Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson easily smothers it.
73.09
Andrei Baicu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.43
Nicolas Da Silva knocks the ball forward to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.57
Ismael Özalan clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Tavares. Ismael Özalan is warned by the referee! Rodrigo Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.24
Andre Heesakkers comes in with a late challenge on Yevhen Kryvenko. Andre Heesakkers is given a warning by the referee! Yevhen Kryvenko runs off the knock.
81.07
Graham Jackson makes a probing pass to Ismael Özalan. Ismael Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.24
Miguel Figueroa kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Özalan. Ismael Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher plays a perfect one-two with Tomás Risco and rushes in on goal... Ledley Thatcher rockets a shot on goal but Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson is on top of it.
89.29
Ismael Özalan threads the ball through to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Ronnie Forbes 29 Yevhen Kryvenko 63 | Ledley Thatcher 66, 81 |