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 host to Stockport County. A crowd of 19,763 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chelsea and Stockport County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chelsea and Stockport County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off the first half!
2.40
0-0Luciano Artico takes it forward alone. Luciano Artico finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
4.20
0-0Sieme De Graef hacks Giuseppe Romano from behind! Sieme De Graef is given a warning by the referee! Giuseppe Romano runs off the knock.
6.39
0-0Kurt Denneboom comes in with a late challenge on Darl Janssen. The referee calls over Kurt Denneboom and shows him a yellow card! Darl Janssen runs off the knock.
8.09
Fatik Kasmi catches Giuseppe Romano on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giuseppe Romano grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.02
0-0Carsten Timm flicks a high ball forward to Luciano Artico who takes it down. Luciano Artico flicks a high pass forward to Tobias Beck who brings the ball under control. Tobias Beck puts a great ball through but Alun Coppinger is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
16.48
0-0Alessio Sotgia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Etherington. Anthony Etherington darts forward. Anthony Etherington shoots from distance. Solid save from Clive Lowe.
18.31
Giuseppe Romano kicks a strong pass forward to Bojan Dahlin. Bojan Dahlin shoots from 20 yards but Vito Colasante is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
20.23
Darl Janssen knocks the ball forward to Giuseppe Romano. Giuseppe Romano darts forward. Giuseppe Romano advances inside the box! Giuseppe Romano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Vito Colasante. Excellent save.
24.13
Clarence Jansen threads a neat ball through to Bojan Dahlin. Bojan Dahlin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Chelsea are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.52
With vision, Tomek Joswiak plays the ball forward to Panagiotis Tsigos. Panagiotis Tsigos makes a simple pass to João Osorio. João Osorio finds some space and shoots from distance but Clive Lowe is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
40.54
Fatik Kasmi threads a neat ball through to Kurt Denneboom. Kurt Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig powers a header at goal. Clive Lowe punches it away to safety.
42.48
0-1Sieme De Graef knocks the ball forward to Anthony Etherington. Anthony Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, João Osorio. João Osorio lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stockport County kick off!
47.23
Darl Janssen threads a neat ball through to Clarence Jansen. Clarence Jansen hits a low pass to Tobias Beck. Tobias Beck shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Vito Colasante. Excellent save.
53.28
Marvin Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Romano collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Giuseppe Romano picks a pass forward to Alun Coppinger. Alun Coppinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Vito Colasante is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomek Joswiak plays the ball forward to Panagiotis Tsigos. Panagiotis Tsigos threads the ball through to Kurt Denneboom. Kurt Denneboom runs straight at the defence! Kurt Denneboom strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Clive Lowe!
60.24
1-1Stockport County have made 3 substitutions with Ignacio Parra replacing Tomek Joswiak, Alejandro Altomare replacing Sieme De Graef and Warren Moncur replacing João Osorio .
61.25
1-1Torsten Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Moncur. Warren Moncur knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carsten Timm.
65.04
Giuseppe Romano sees Tobias Beck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Beck runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Tobias Beck provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Vito Colasante manages to gather it comfortably.
69.20
Without breaking stride, Tommy Vickers plays the ball forward to Bojan Dahlin. Bojan Dahlin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
85.38
Alejandro Altomare kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Etherington. Anthony Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Kurt Denneboom controls it well on his chest. Kurt Denneboom edges inside the box! Kurt Denneboom makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Clive Lowe keeps it out!
90.00
Giuseppe Romano flicks a high pass forward to Tobias Beck who brings the ball under control. Tobias Beck shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Clive Lowe (GK)
8
2. Marvin Clemence (DEF)
6
3. Darl Janssen (DEF)
7
4. Carsten Timm (DEF)
6
5. Tommy Vickers (MID)
6
6. Giuseppe Romano (MID)
9
7. Clarence Jansen (MID)
6
8. Luciano Artico (MID)
7
9. Tobias Beck (ATT)
7
10. Alun Coppinger (ATT)
8
11. Bojan Dahlin (ATT)
6
12. Mick Wright (GK)
0
13. Tim Clemence (DEF)
0
14. Daniel Pinheiro (ATT)
0
1. Vito Colasante (GK)
9
2. Tomek Joswiak (DEF)
6
3. Alessio Sotgia (DEF)
6
4. Sieme De Graef (DEF)
6
5. Panagiotis Tsigos (MID)
6
6. Torsten Völler (MID)
6
7. Anthony Etherington (MID)
7
8. Fatik Kasmi (MID)
6
9. Kurt Denneboom (ATT)
7
10. Duncan Greig (ATT)
8
11. João Osorio (ATT)
7
12. Ignacio Parra (DEF)
6
13. Alejandro Altomare (DEF)
6
14. Warren Moncur (ATT)
6