Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Computer Player Computer Player
Mauricio KapoM. Kapo74
G
captain1
G
65Gavin LampardG. Lampard
Paul BarmbyP. Barmby70
D
2
D
70Lomano HuntL. Hunt
Duarte FernandesD. Fernandes70
D
3
D
68Marc GrondinM. Grondin
Andres DelgadoA. Delgado70
D
4
D
68Patrick Le TissierP. Le Tissier
Lee ScholesL. Scholes73
D
5
D
66Damien GeorgeD. George
Jonas HässlerJ. Hässler71
M
6captain
M
74Niccolo FlintlockN. Flintlock
Pedro CarcedoP. Carcedo75
M
7
M
74Alex LiddellA. Liddell
Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco77
M
8
A
70Alan BouldA. Bould
Mihai YonescuM. Yonescu76
M
9
A
70Gilles MurrinG. Murrin
Alfredo DelgadoA. Delgado75
M
10
A
69Spencer PattersonS. Patterson
Harvey PowerH. Power69
A
11
A
68Liam CrooksL. Crooks
 
Hauke SeifertH. Seifert68
D
12
M
73Ross TilerR. Tiler
Mitchel PaauweM. Paauwe68
A
13
M
68Peter SeamanP. Seaman
Alberto GaladamesA. Galadames67
A
14
M
67Gavin ElliottG. Elliott

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Kasper.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.09
Niccolo Flintlock comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Hässler. Niccolo Flintlock is given a warning by the referee! Jonas Hässler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.45
Pedro Carcedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Delgado. Andres Delgado flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Lampard.
7.37
Corner kick to Chelsea. Jose Carrasco plays it short to Andres Delgado. Marc Grondin comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
10.17
Pedro Carcedo runs forward with the ball. Pedro Carcedo passes the ball forward to Harvey Power. Harvey Power controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Lampard.
11.32
It's a corner kick. Jose Carrasco loops the ball in to towards the near post. Gavin Lampard scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
12.22
Harvey Power catches Alex Liddell on the ankles. Harvey Power is given a warning by the referee! Alex Liddell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.15
Marc Grondin hits a long diagonal ball forward. Alex Liddell shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
21.56
Andres Delgado threads the ball through to Paul Barmby. Paul Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Power who brings the ball neatly under control. Harvey Power rushes past Patrick Le Tissier! Harvey Power rockets a shot on goal. Harvey Power scores for Chelsea!!
27.12
Jose Carrasco makes a simple pass to Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.50
Andres Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gavin Lampard!
32.00
Duarte Fernandes decides to run forward with the ball. Duarte Fernandes hits a low pass to Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
33.50
Niccolo Flintlock flicks a high pass forward to Alan Bould who brings the ball under control. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.49
With a delightful solo run, Pedro Carcedo stretches the opposition's defence. Pedro Carcedo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jonas Hässler is offside!
42.15
Lomano Hunt threads a neat ball through to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Jose Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Power. Harvey Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Hunt.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chelsea kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Jonas Hässler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Chelsea are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
49.43
Duarte Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu sees Jose Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
51.03
Lomano Hunt receives the ball from a throw-in from Marc Grondin. Lomano Hunt flicks a high ball forward to Alex Liddell who takes it down. Alex Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Mauricio Kapo. Excellent save.
57.46
Lee Scholes plays the ball forward to Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado hits a low pass to Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.30
Alan Bould knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gilles Murrin is offside!
63.54
Jonas Hässler flicks a high pass forward to Jose Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Jose Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler knocks in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu flicks the ball with his head. Patrick Le Tissier clears it off the line with his head!
67.33
Jose Carrasco plays the ball forward to Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Power. Harvey Power shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Gavin Lampard reads it well. Great keeping!
72.27
Marc Grondin makes a strong solo run forward. Marc Grondin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.50
Jonas Hässler hits a low pass to Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Mihai Yonescu but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.06
Duarte Fernandes passes the ball forward to Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.51
Pedro Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Power collects the pass. Harvey Power shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Andres Delgado flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Carcedo who takes it down. Pedro Carcedo sees Alfredo Delgado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Delgado shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
24.7%
42.4%
32.9%

Scorers
Harvey Power 22
Alfredo Delgado 78
Spencer Patterson 42
Gilles Murrin 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harvey Power of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Mauricio Kapo (GK)
7
2.Paul Barmby (DEF)
7
3.Duarte Fernandes (DEF)
8
4.Andres Delgado (DEF)
7
5.Lee Scholes (DEF)
6
6.Jonas Hässler (MID)
7
7.Pedro Carcedo (MID)
8
8.Jose Carrasco (MID)
8
9.Mihai Yonescu (MID)
6
10.Alfredo Delgado (MID)goal scored
9
11.Harvey Power (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Hauke Seifert (DEF)
0
13.Mitchel Paauwe (ATT)
0
14.Alberto Galadames (ATT)
0

1.Gavin Lampard (GK)
8
2.Lomano Hunt (DEF)
7
3.Marc Grondin (DEF)
7
4.Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Damien George (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
8
7.Alex Liddell (MID)
6
8.Alan Bould (ATT)
6
9.Gilles Murrin (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Spencer Patterson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Liam Crooks (ATT)
6
 
12.Ross Tiler (MID)
0
13.Peter Seaman (MID)
0
14.Gavin Elliott (MID)
0