Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 18,062 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.


0.00
The first half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
2.46
Ignacio Pabón hits a low pass to Igor Nikiforov. Igor Nikiforov knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Wau. Aaron Wau lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes makes a looping header on goal. Wes Monk manages to gather it.
4.23
Kees van den Berg passes the ball forward to Henry Adams. Henry Adams makes a great pass forward. Andre Vieira runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.46
Danny Peckham makes an attacking run forward. Danny Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Wes Monk had no chance!! Goal for Carlisle United!
18.25
Igor Nikiforov advances with the ball. Igor Nikiforov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Lopes but he's offside!
21.34
With imagination, Igor Nikiforov picks a pass forward to Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.47
Fernando Fernandes makes a simple pass to Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.26
Sol Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Wright. Robbie Wright hits a low pass to Nigel Salako. Nigel Salako runs straight at the defence! Nigel Salako cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Joel Litmanen gets down and covers it.
30.11
Ade Garba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fernandes. Fernando Fernandes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fernando Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
33.30
Alassan Luccin makes a simple pass to Nigel Salako. Nigel Salako sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.46
Danny Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Wes Monk!
39.44
Sol Rodgers makes a strong solo run forward. Sol Rodgers plays the ball forward to Nigel Salako. Nigel Salako finds some space and shoots from distance. Joel Litmanen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Carlisle United kicking off!
60.57
Chelsea have made a substitution with Anthony Keegan replacing Andre Vieira .
63.47
Stanley Walsh sees Alassan Luccin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alassan Luccin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Keegan. Anthony Keegan knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Adams. Henry Adams flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
72.33
Fernando Fernandes receives the ball from a throw-in from Danny Peckham. Fernando Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Sol Rodgers is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
73.26
Igor Nikiforov takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Hugo Lopes tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
75.26
Nigel Salako hacks Ignacio Pabón from behind! The referee warns Nigel Salako to calm down! Ignacio Pabón gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.45
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Fabian Jones replacing Stanley Walsh and Marchanno Van Helmond replacing Robbie Wright .
78.46
Rabiu Babayaro makes a probing pass to Igor Nikiforov. Igor Nikiforov flicks a high pass forward to Salomon Ndo who brings the ball under control. Salomon Ndo puts a great ball through but Aaron Wau is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
79.58
Ade Garba flicks a high pass forward to Igor Nikiforov who brings the ball under control. Igor Nikiforov flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Wau. Aaron Wau makes a probing pass to Salomon Ndo but he's offside!
81.32
Fabian Jones comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Lopes. Fabian Jones is shown the yellow card! Hugo Lopes runs off the knock.
89.05
Rabiu Babayaro makes a probing pass to Igor Nikiforov. Igor Nikiforov flicks a high pass forward. Salomon Ndo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Salomon Ndo whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Wau. Aaron Wau is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wes Monk gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
21.4%
42.9%
35.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Lopes of Carlisle United

Match Ratings
1.Joel Litmanen (GK)
6
2.Ignacio Pabón (DEF)
6
3.Rabiu Babayaro (DEF)
6
4.Ade Garba (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Fernandes (MID)
6
6.Dennis Bakkati (MID)
6
7.Igor Nikiforov (MID)
7
8.Danny Peckham (MID)
7
9.Salomon Ndo (ATT)
6
10.Aaron Wau (ATT)
6
11.Hugo Lopes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Nicky Power (MID)
0
13.Arthur Greening (ATT)
0
14.Jonas Kneissl (DEF)
0

1.Wes Monk (GK)
7
2.Darius Shields (DEF)
6
3.Sol Rodgers (DEF)
7
4.Stanley Walsh (DEF)
6
5.Joe Sinclair (DEF)
6
6.Alassan Luccin (MID)
6
7.Robbie Wright (MID)
6
8.Kees van den Berg (MID)
6
9.Nigel Salako (ATT)
6
10.Andre Vieira (ATT)
6
11.Henry Adams (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Fabian Jones (ATT)yellow card
5
13.Anthony Keegan (MID)
6
14.Marchanno Van Helmond (DEF)
6