Match Report
| Chelsea | Chelsea |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Steve Buckless | Steve Buckless | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Johann Lauper | J. Lauper |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Emmanuel Amunike | E. Amunike | |||||||||
| Jairo Wilson | J. Wilson |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 |  | Omer Howey | O. Howey | |||||||||
| Eddie Todd | E. Todd | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Yuri Kiriakov | Y. Kiriakov | |||||||||
| Michael Hurst | M. Hurst | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Clive Walsh | C. Walsh | |||||||||
| Mateo Vidal Paz | M. Paz |  | 64 | M | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Adrian Myers | A. Myers | |||||||||
| Cristi Nanu | C. Nanu |  | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 |  | Manolo Estrada | M. Estrada | |||||||||
| Jonathan Woodgate | J. Woodgate | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 |  | Roberto Garcia | R. Garcia | |||||||||
| Stephen Gallacher | S. Gallacher |  | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Dave Upson | D. Upson | |||||||||
| Liam Lightfoot | L. Lightfoot | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Attilio Mazzoleni | A. Mazzoleni | |||||||||
| Ivan Bloomer | I. Bloomer | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Jon Deane | J. Deane | |||||||||
| Gareth Jess | G. Jess | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Alexander Montague | A. Montague | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Sheffield United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Chelsea and Sheffield United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Chelsea and Sheffield United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
8.47
0-0Cristi Nanu makes a simple pass to Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.57
Cristi Nanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
18.30
0-0Eddie Todd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Paz. Mateo Vidal Paz flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clive Walsh.
20.03
Dave Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague knocks in a cross ball towards Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.35
0-0Manolo Estrada kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague knocks in a cross ball towards Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Johann Lauper.
33.42
Manolo Estrada controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.26
Jonathan Woodgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
36.21
Omer Howey chips the ball to his team mate, Manolo Estrada. Manolo Estrada knocks the ball forward to Jon Deane. Jon Deane shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.47
Mateo Vidal Paz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
39.33
1-0Jonathan Woodgate decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Emmanuel Amunike is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.54
Roberto Garcia decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
45.00
Manolo Estrada controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni plays a perfect one-two with Jon Deane and rushes in on goal... Attilio Mazzoleni cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Chelsea start the second half!
47.33
Roberto Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
49.42
Manolo Estrada kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague goes all the way! Alexander Montague tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
51.48
Omer Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Myers. Adrian Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Deane. Jon Deane tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.30
Manolo Estrada flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Deane. Jon Deane plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Montague and rushes in on goal... Jon Deane tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.33
1-0Omer Howey knocks the ball forward to Manolo Estrada. Manolo Estrada sees space and advances. Manolo Estrada kicks a strong pass forward to Attilio Mazzoleni but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.08
Cristi Nanu kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.38
1-0Attilio Mazzoleni comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Todd. Attilio Mazzoleni is warned by the referee! Eddie Todd carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.11
Omer Howey barges into Liam Lightfoot. The referee calls over Omer Howey and warns him to calm down! Liam Lightfoot grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.50
Jairo Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu surges forward with the ball. Cristi Nanu shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Emmanuel Amunike manages to gather it comfortably.
79.01
Dave Upson surges forward with the ball. Dave Upson plays a perfect one-two with Attilio Mazzoleni and rushes in on goal... Dave Upson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.11
Eddie Todd knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.3%
62.7%
Play Area
28%
48%
24%
Scorers