Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 19,253 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Stuart.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Stuart.
0.00
0-0Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.38
0-0Edward Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Simón Bravo collects the pass. Simón Bravo makes a probing pass to Issoumaila Yeboah. Issoumaila Yeboah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.32
With imagination, Arthur Maddison plays the ball forward to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Rubirosa.
8.40
0-0Ernesto Rubirosa sees a break and surges forward. Ernesto Rubirosa sees a break and surges forward. Ernesto Rubirosa passes the ball forward but Daniel Leitner is offside!
9.50
0-0Andres Carranza hacks Daniel Leitner from behind! Andres Carranza is warned by the referee! Daniel Leitner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.43
0-0Paul Lightfoot threads the ball through to Luke Wright. Luke Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
16.41
0-0Aki Malmberg threads the ball through to Simón Bravo. Simón Bravo threads a neat ball through to Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner rushes past Scott Blake! Marek Gadocha comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Leitner. Penalty not given!!
20.25
0-1Aki Malmberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey takes it forward alone. Patricio Rey whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Harry Gower has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.04
0-1Arthur Maddison makes a probing pass to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Duccio Di Venanzio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
44.42
Johny Gouamene makes a probing pass to Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harry Gower with no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
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. Shrewsbury Town have changed their lineup with Peter Kienast replacing Ernesto Rubirosa and Alberto Sheringham replacing Simón Bravo. The Chelsea players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Shrewsbury Town kick off and get the second half underway!
49.13
0-2Edward Harrison catches Bernard Tchoutang on the ankles. The referee calls over Edward Harrison and warns him to calm down! Bernard Tchoutang stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.44
Phil Morris barges into Andres Carranza. Phil Morris is warned by the referee! Andres Carranza runs off the knock.
57.21
J-David Castro gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Bernard Tchoutang knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.35
1-2Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with George Insley replacing Issoumaila Yeboah .
61.38
J-David Castro knocks the ball forward to Arthur Maddison. Arthur Maddison passes the ball forward to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi. What a save!
63.55
Alberto Sheringham threads the ball through to George Insley. George Insley plays a one-two with Daniel Leitner and advances towards the goal... George Insley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
66.02
Edward Harrison flicks a high pass forward to Johny Gouamene who brings the ball under control. Johny Gouamene hits a low pass to Phil Morris. Phil Morris shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Harry Gower!
67.25
Scott Blake makes a simple pass to Paul Lightfoot. Paul Lightfoot knocks the ball forward to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
75.39
Arthur Maddison takes it forward alone. Arthur Maddison knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.50
Edward Harrison flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Rey who brings the ball under control. Patricio Rey threads a neat ball through to Phil Morris. Phil Morris finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
81.08
J-David Castro catches Daniel Leitner on the ankles. J-David Castro is shown the yellow card! Daniel Leitner gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
83.26
Arthur Maddison barges into Patricio Rey. Arthur Maddison is warned by the referee! Patricio Rey stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.55
Alberto Sheringham decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Morris. Phil Morris connects with a diving header. Solid save from Harry Gower.
85.43
Patricio Rey advances with the ball. Patricio Rey plays a quick one-two with Daniel Leitner and rushes in on goal... Patricio Rey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
89.55
Edward Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Insley. Leon Insley flicks a high pass forward. Phil Morris controls it well on his chest. Phil Morris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Carranza.
90.00
Patricio Rey surges forward with the ball. Patricio Rey threads a neat ball through to Daniel Leitner. Some silky footwork from Daniel Leitner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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
| Duccio Di Venanzio 57, 75 | Daniel Leitner 20, 44, 91 Patricio Rey 85 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Leitner of Shrewsbury Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harry Gower (GK)
6
2. Marek Gadocha (DEF)
6
3. Scott Blake (DEF)
6
4. Andres Carranza (DEF)
5
5. J-David Castro (DEF)
5
6. Paul Lightfoot (MID)
6
7. Malcolm Formon (MID)
6
8. Arthur Maddison (MID)
6
9. Duccio Di Venanzio (ATT)
8
10. Luke Wright (ATT)
6
11. Bernard Tchoutang (ATT)
6
12. Rio Godber (GK)
0
13. Francisco Martin (MID)
0
14. Steed Burle (ATT)
0
1. Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi (GK)
6
2. Aki Malmberg (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Rubirosa (DEF)
6
4. Edward Harrison (DEF)
6
5. Johny Gouamene (MID)
6
6. Patricio Rey (MID)
9
7. Simón Bravo (MID)
6
8. Leon Insley (MID)
6
9. Phil Morris (ATT)
6
10. Issoumaila Yeboah (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Leitner (ATT)
9
12. Peter Kienast (DEF)
6
13. Alberto Sheringham (MID)
6
14. George Insley (ATT)
6