Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Derby County. 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 Derby County appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
2.56
0-0Dominic Brady hits a low pass to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
3.27
Lee Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Jose Carrasco collects the pass. Jose Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Power. Harvey Power shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
12.47
0-0Alfredo Delgado takes it forward alone. Alfredo Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.07
0-0Dominic Brady clumsily knocks into Mitchel Paauwe. The referee calls over Dominic Brady and shows him a yellow card! Mitchel Paauwe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.57
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.42
Dominic Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
32.47
Roberto Marcos makes a strong solo run forward. Roberto Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Vassell controls it well on his chest. Eddie Vassell skips past Andres Delgado! Eddie Vassell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
33.39
Dominic Brady threads a neat ball through to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Seifert.
36.22
0-0Without breaking stride, Dominic Brady plays the ball forward to Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
39.43
0-1Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Jack collects the pass. Gavin Jack knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Insley. Omer Insley directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.16
Dominic Brady threads the ball through to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Insley. Omer Insley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Derby County kick off!
47.07
Andres Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Mihai Yonescu collects the pass. Mihai Yonescu threads a neat ball through to Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Huckerby.
54.06
0-1Mihai Yonescu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames threads the ball through to Harvey Power but he's offside!
55.22
Marc Basler takes a short throw-in bringing Dominic Brady into play. Dominic Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.30
Jose Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Mitchel Paauwe collects the pass. Mitchel Paauwe whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Power. Harvey Power rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.30
1-1Derby County have made a substitution with Julian Nunez replacing Omer Insley .
63.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.43
Ivan Delgado flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady makes a simple pass to Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Kapo who gathers it comfortably.
69.24
1-1Marc Basler barges into Jose Carrasco. The referee warns Marc Basler to calm down! Jose Carrasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.30
1-1Dominic Brady comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Delgado. The referee calls over Dominic Brady and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Alfredo Delgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
54%
46%
Play Area
28.6%
47.6%
23.8%
Scorers
| Harvey Power 59 | Omer Insley 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Omer Insley of Derby County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Kapo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lee Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andres Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duarte Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Seifert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Carrasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mihai Yonescu (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alfredo Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harvey Power (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Mitchel Paauwe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alberto Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Carcedo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonas Hässler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Elliott (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Johan Lárusson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniele Walsh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nick Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Marcos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marc Basler (MID) | 5 | |
| 8. | Dominic Brady (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Eddie Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Omer Insley (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gavin Jack (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Vidal (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Naylor (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |