Match Report
| Chelsea | Chelsea |  |  | Lincoln City | Lincoln City | ||||||||||||||||
| Steve Buckless | Steve Buckless | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Johann Lauper | J. Lauper |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 |  | Ashley Burbage | A. Burbage | |||||||||
| Jairo Wilson | J. Wilson |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Arthur Milligan | A. Milligan | |||||||||
| Eddie Todd | E. Todd | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Ashley Beckham | A. Beckham | |||||||||
| Michael Hurst | M. Hurst | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Darren Grimandi | D. Grimandi | |||||||||
| Mateo Vidal Paz | M. Paz |  | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Dean Bellamy | D. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Cristi Nanu | C. Nanu |  | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 |  | Harris Willems | H. Willems | |||||||||
| Jonathan Woodgate | J. Woodgate | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Duncan Allman | D. Allman | |||||||||
| Stephen Gallacher | S. Gallacher |  | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Stanley Gordon | S. Gordon | |||||||||
| Stephen Young | S. Young | | 55 | M | | 9 | | A | 78 | | Aaron Bridges | A. Bridges | |||||||||
| Ivan Bloomer | I. Bloomer | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 |  | Jero Dossantos | J. Dossantos | |||||||||
| Gareth Jess | G. Jess | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Francisco Hacembruch Espinoza | F. Espinoza | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 9,896 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the first half underway!
2.25
0-0Ashley Beckham barges into Ivan Bloomer. Ashley Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Bloomer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.55
0-0Michael Hurst makes a simple pass to Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu makes a simple pass to Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.19
Stanley Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Jero Dossantos. Jero Dossantos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johann Lauper who gathers it comfortably.
15.02
0-0Harris Willems brings the ball forward. Harris Willems shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
20.52
Stephen Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.17
Michael Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.33
0-0Stanley Gordon sees space and advances. Stanley Gordon knocks the ball forward to Jero Dossantos. Jero Dossantos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Johann Lauper manages to gather it comfortably.
40.48
Jonathan Woodgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Beckham.
45.00
Duncan Allman kicks a strong pass forward to Jero Dossantos. Jero Dossantos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Lincoln City kick off!
47.06
0-0Aaron Bridges hacks Jairo Wilson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jairo Wilson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.46
0-1Ashley Beckham makes a probing pass to Harris Willems. Harris Willems deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jero Dossantos. Jero Dossantos goes all the way! Jero Dossantos rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.24
Stanley Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Espinoza. Francisco Hacembruch Espinoza shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
59.56
Stephen Gallacher makes a probing pass to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.43
Cristi Nanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer goes all the way! Ivan Bloomer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.40
Eddie Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu makes a probing pass to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young flicks the ball with his head but somehow Ashley Burbage manages to keep it out.
67.10
Eddie Todd barges into Jero Dossantos. Eddie Todd is warned by the referee! Jero Dossantos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.18
Cristi Nanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ashley Burbage.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
28%
46.3%
25.6%
Scorers