Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.14
Jairo Wilson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.22
Mateo Vidal Paz chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Carl Goldberg manages to gather it comfortably.
8.54
Nils Helmer passes the ball forward to Ivan Unsworth. Ivan Unsworth sees space and advances. Ivan Unsworth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jairo Wilson.
9.25
Craig Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Ward. Adam Ward knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johann Lauper who gathers it comfortably.
10.48
Cristi Nanu makes a simple pass to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.03
Mateo Vidal Paz makes a probing pass to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.45
Cristi Nanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
26.01
Mick Atherton catches Lars Bohinen on the ankles. Mick Atherton is given a warning by the referee! Lars Bohinen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.06
Ivan Unsworth makes a simple pass to Steve Grot. Steve Grot plays a perfect one-two with Dale Coppinger and rushes in on goal... Steve Grot tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Johann Lauper has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.36
Cristi Nanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot goes all the way! Liam Lightfoot tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.55
Jermaine Hitchcock passes the ball forward to Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Ward but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Wycombe Wanderers kick off!
47.36
Cristi Nanu sees a break and surges forward. Cristi Nanu shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.30
Jermaine Hitchcock hacks Jonathan Woodgate from behind! The referee calls over Jermaine Hitchcock and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Woodgate runs off the knock.
49.20
Craig Law comes in with a late challenge on Cristi Nanu. The referee calls over Craig Law and shows him a yellow card! Cristi Nanu runs off the knock.
51.18
Jermaine Hitchcock advances with the ball. Jermaine Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.08
Nils Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Hitchcock. Jermaine Hitchcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger plays a perfect one-two with Adam Ward and rushes in on goal... Dale Coppinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
59.14
Eddie Todd hacks Adam Ward from behind! The referee calls over Eddie Todd and warns him to calm down! Adam Ward hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.07
Adam Ward hacks Eddie Todd from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Todd carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.55
Jonathan Woodgate passes the ball forward to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Carl Goldberg!
67.07
Ivan Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Ward. Adam Ward shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.32
Mateo Vidal Paz makes a simple pass to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Goldberg who gathers it comfortably.
77.34
Jonathan Woodgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Carl Goldberg manages to keep it out.
78.59
Mateo Vidal Paz clumsily knocks into Ivan Unsworth. The referee calls over Mateo Vidal Paz and warns him to calm down! Ivan Unsworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.13
Cristi Nanu comes in with a late challenge on Craig Law. Cristi Nanu is given a warning by the referee! Craig Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.02
Cristi Nanu makes a simple pass to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Goldberg who gathers it comfortably.
83.26
Jairo Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.57
Cristi Nanu passes the ball forward to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.24
Mick Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Hitchcock. Jermaine Hitchcock makes a simple pass to Steve Grot. Steve Grot tries a spectacular long range effort. Johann Lauper easily smothers it.
89.58
Cristi Nanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Bramble.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Bloomer of Chelsea
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
28.9%
47.8%
23.3%