Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Everton. A crowd of 19,216 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Syd Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry makes a probing pass between the defence to Omer Barton. Omer Barton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Harry Gower.
4.07
0-0Adrian Boyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
6.50
Malcolm Formon flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Tchoutang controls it well on his chest. Bernard Tchoutang knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Wright. With a superhuman jump, Luke Wright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Saidu A. Garba picks it out of the air!
10.12
0-0David Howells knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Boyd. Adrian Boyd brings the ball forward. Adrian Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.33
Nicolas Padilla drives a long ball upfield. Bernard Tchoutang lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Wright. Luke Wright powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.37
0-0Marcus Kahn makes a probing pass to Syd Ward. Syd Ward knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Barton. Omer Barton lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Jan Huizingh and the loose ball is cleared up field.
16.44
Nigel Collymore plays the ball forward to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez rushes past Scott Blake! Leonardo Hernandez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
18.18
Adrian Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Barton. Omer Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Blake.
20.09
21.52
22.42
0-0Nigel Collymore comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Martin. The referee warns Nigel Collymore to calm down! Francisco Martin stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.02
0-1Adrian Boyd sees Leonardo Hernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Barton. Omer Barton flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harry Gower with no chance!! Goal for Everton!
28.18
Malcolm Formon sees Duccio Di Venanzio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Kahn.
30.26
Syd Ward runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Syd Ward plays a quick one-two with Leonardo Hernandez and rushes in on goal... Syd Ward rockets a shot on goal but somehow Harry Gower manages to keep it out.
32.49
Ralph Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Syd Ward holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Ward flicks a high pass forward. Omer Barton controls it well on his chest. Omer Barton shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Harry Gower!
34.44
Syd Ward passes the ball forward to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Harry Gower has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.27
Nigel Collymore passes the ball forward to Omer Barton. Omer Barton finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Harry Gower. Excellent save.
44.20
Arthur Maddison hacks Adam Beckham from behind! The referee warns Arthur Maddison to calm down! Adam Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Malcolm Formon flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Di Venanzio controls it well on his chest. Duccio Di Venanzio rushes past Ralph Hurst! Duccio Di Venanzio looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duccio Di Venanzio!
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. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the second half underway!
47.02
Marcus Kahn makes a beautiful solo run. Marcus Kahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry sees Leonardo Hernandez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Hernandez takes a shot at goal. Harry Gower comfortably gets down and covers it.
48.23
Marcus Kahn passes the ball forward to Adrian Boyd. Adrian Boyd makes a probing pass to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.38
With some swift thinking, Syd Ward plays the ball forward to Omer Barton. Omer Barton edges inside the box! Omer Barton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Harry Gower.
52.56
1-2Nigel Collymore takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Arthur Maddison reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.32
1-2Adrian Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez makes a probing pass to Carlton Perry but he's offside!
60.56
Adrian Boyd threads the ball through to Omer Barton. Omer Barton finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
61.01
With fabulous imagination, Adam Beckham laces a weighted ball forward to Omer Barton. Omer Barton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.33
Scott Blake chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Martin. Francisco Martin flicks a high pass forward to Luke Wright who brings the ball under control. Luke Wright tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
66.14
Arthur Maddison flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Tchoutang collects the pass. Bernard Tchoutang finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
67.14
Ralph Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Syd Ward holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Ward makes a simple pass to Omer Barton. Omer Barton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.48
Arthur Maddison hits a low pass to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio whips in a cross ball towards Luke Wright. Luke Wright gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.25
Nicolas Padilla runs forward with the ball. Nicolas Padilla makes a simple pass to Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Wright. Luke Wright gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but David Howells is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
78.37
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.02
David Howells darts forward. David Howells passes the ball forward to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.35
David Howells sees Adrian Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Perry controls it well on his chest. Carlton Perry shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.50
Syd Ward flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Perry who takes it down. Carlton Perry shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Harry Gower.
87.02
Nigel Collymore takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Adrian Boyd tries a spectacular strike. J-David Castro steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
89.49
David Howells flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Collymore who takes it down. Nigel Collymore plays the ball forward to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Marcus Kahn sees space and advances. Marcus Kahn flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Blake.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harry Gower (GK)
9
2. Jan Huizingh (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Padilla (DEF)
6
4. Scott Blake (DEF)
6
5. J-David Castro (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Martin (MID)
6
7. Malcolm Formon (MID)
6
8. Arthur Maddison (MID)
6
9. Duccio Di Venanzio (ATT)
7
10. Luke Wright (ATT)
6
11. Bernard Tchoutang (ATT)
6
12. Rio Godber (GK)
0
13. Andres Carranza (DEF)
0
14. Adam Peckham (MID)
0
1. Saidu A. Garba (GK)
6
2. David Howells (DEF)
7
3. Ralph Hurst (DEF)
6
4. Marcus Kahn (DEF)
7
5. Adam Beckham (MID)
6
6. Adrian Boyd (MID)
7
7. Syd Ward (MID)
9
8. Nigel Collymore (MID)
6
9. Carlton Perry (ATT)
8
10. Leonardo Hernandez (ATT)
7
11. Omer Barton (ATT)
8
12. Sebastian Ortega (ATT)
0
13. Gareth Gascoigne (ATT)
0
14. Paul McCoist (DEF)
0