Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 17,378 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
3.13
0-0Abassi Jaurès flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Di Venanzio collects the pass. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Eloi.
6.56
1-0Abassi Jaurès threads the ball through to Steed Burle. Steed Burle whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.33
Abassi Jaurès flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Di Venanzio collects the pass. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Morris Thompson who gathers it comfortably.
15.21
Nicolas Padilla hits a low pass to Abassi Jaurès. Abassi Jaurès takes it forward alone. Abassi Jaurès knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Bernard Tchoutang scores for Chelsea!!
18.25
2-0Aimo De Sanctis sees space and advances. Aimo De Sanctis tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
22.07
2-0Andres Carranza knocks the ball to his team mate, Abassi Jaurès. Abassi Jaurès flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Tchoutang holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bernard Tchoutang shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
24.27
Nicolas Padilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Formon. Malcolm Formon passes the ball forward to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Morris Thompson manages to keep it out.
27.09
J-David Castro passes the ball forward to Malcolm Formon. Malcolm Formon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Morris Thompson effortlessly picks it out of the air!
32.20
2-0Malcolm Formon hits a low pass to Steed Burle. Steed Burle whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang connects with a diving header but is denied by Alberto Martin. Excellent block.
36.40
Andres Carranza makes a simple pass to Malcolm Formon. Without breaking stride, Malcolm Formon plays the ball forward to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Burle. Steed Burle directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
38.16
Aimo De Sanctis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Martín Ruiz through on goal. Martín Ruiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Harry Gower is on top of it.
39.17
Romano Van Dinteren brings the ball forward. Romano Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chelsea start the second half!
47.57
Jose Sablé flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Bridges who brings the ball under control. Teddy Bridges edges inside the box! Teddy Bridges shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
53.56
Aimo De Sanctis makes a probing pass to Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann rushes past Andres Carranza! Frederic Eggimann takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but J-David Castro blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
59.52
Jose Sablé passes the ball forward to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.54
2-2Marco Van Gastel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aimo De Sanctis. Aimo De Sanctis passes the ball forward to Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann knocks in a cross ball towards Martín Ruiz. Jan Huizingh catches Martín Ruiz on the ankles. Martín Ruiz appeals for a penalty! Given!!
63.54
2-2The referee points to the spot..
65.02
Frederic Eggimann takes a short run up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
66.44
Nicolas Padilla pushes up the pitch. Nicolas Padilla sees space and advances. Nicolas Padilla lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Burle. Steed Burle beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
83.46
Damien Eloi chips the ball to his team mate, Romano Van Dinteren. Without breaking stride, Romano Van Dinteren plays the ball forward to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Alberto Martin flicks a high ball forward to Aimo De Sanctis who takes it down. Aimo De Sanctis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Bernard Tchoutang 7, 15 | Teddy Bridges 48, 60 Frederic Eggimann 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Bridges of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harry Gower (GK)
6
2. Jan Huizingh (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Padilla (DEF)
7
4. Andres Carranza (DEF)
6
5. J-David Castro (DEF)
6
6. Abassi Jaurès (MID)
7
7. Paul Lightfoot (MID)
6
8. Malcolm Formon (MID)
6
9. Duccio Di Venanzio (ATT)
6
10. Steed Burle (ATT)
6
11. Bernard Tchoutang (ATT)
9
12. Rio Godber (GK)
0
13. Arthur Maddison (MID)
0
14. Luke Wright (ATT)
0
1. Morris Thompson (GK)
7
2. Marco Van Gastel (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Martin (DEF)
6
4. Damien Eloi (DEF)
6
5. Jose Sablé (MID)
7
6. Romano Van Dinteren (MID)
6
7. Aimo De Sanctis (MID)
7
8. Mattia Dal Canto (MID)
6
9. Teddy Bridges (ATT)
9
10. Martín Ruiz (ATT)
7
11. Frederic Eggimann (ATT)
8
12. Duccio Pellizzoli (DEF)
0
13. Benjamin Guillou (MID)
0
14. Alberto Clemence (ATT)
0