Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Shane Rowe Shane Rowe
Mauricio KapoM. Kapo74
G
captain1
G
73Phil CollymoreP. Collymore
Paul BarmbyP. Barmby70
D
2
D
70John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Andres DelgadoA. Delgado70
D
3
D
70Arthur EadieA. Eadie
Duarte FernandesD. Fernandes70
D
4
D
70Edward OakesE. Oakes
Lee ScholesL. Scholes73
D
5
D
67Alistair GranvilleA. Granville
Jonas HässlerJ. Hässler71
M
6captain
M
77Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida
Pedro CarcedoP. Carcedo75
M
7
M
71Dion LaverD. Laver
Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco77
M
8
M
70Alan DaviesA. Davies
Mitchel PaauweM. Paauwe68
A
9
A
66Fadel SkoraF. Skora
Mihai YonescuM. Yonescu76
M
10
A
71Julian FormonJ. Formon
Alberto GaladamesA. Galadames67
A
11
A
68Thomas SchnellingerT. Schnellinger
 
Hauke SeifertH. Seifert68
D
12
D
68Mike RowettM. Rowett
Alfredo DelgadoA. Delgado75
M
13
M
72Emile MayE. May
Harvey PowerH. Power69
A
14
A
71George HumanG. Human

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.


0.00
Newcastle United get the match underway!
3.26
Pedro Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Carrasco. With a superhuman jump, Jose Carrasco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Phil Collymore punches it away to safety.
10.13
Alan Davies flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Almeida collects the pass. Miguel Almeida threads the ball through into the box. Alan Davies makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
14.49
Miguel Almeida sees Dion Laver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.10
Dion Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Schnellinger. Thomas Schnellinger chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Formon. Some world-class footwork from Julian Formon provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Mauricio Kapo gets down and covers it.
16.48
With wonderful vision, Paul Barmby laces a weighted ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Naysmith.
26.31
Andres Delgado flicks a high ball forward to Jose Carrasco who takes it down. Jose Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Hässler controls it well on his chest. Jonas Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Paauwe. Edward Oakes comes in with a late challenge on Mitchel Paauwe. Penalty not given!!
28.01
Duarte Fernandes barges into John Naysmith. The referee calls over Duarte Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! John Naysmith runs off the knock.
30.18
Fadel Skora hits a low pass to Julian Formon. Julian Formon shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.07
Edward Oakes decides to run forward with the ball. Edward Oakes flicks a high pass forward to Fadel Skora who brings the ball under control. Fadel Skora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Barmby.
38.19
Paul Barmby hits a low pass to Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
39.56
Miguel Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora hits a low pass to Dion Laver. Some good footwork from Dion Laver provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.22
Lee Scholes threads a neat ball through to Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Oakes.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Chelsea kick off the second half!
47.58
John Naysmith advances with the ball. John Naysmith threads the ball through to Julian Formon. Julian Formon knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fadel Skora is offside!
53.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.52
Arthur Eadie kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Almeida. With vision, Miguel Almeida plays the ball forward to Alan Davies. Alan Davies plays a one-two with Thomas Schnellinger and rushes in on goal... Alan Davies tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
61.03
Alan Davies threads a neat ball through to Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora hits a low pass to Julian Formon. Julian Formon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.43
Edward Oakes chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora rushes past Jose Carrasco! Fadel Skora tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
67.25
Jose Carrasco takes it forward alone. Jose Carrasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.05
John Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Julian Formon controls it well on his chest. Julian Formon hits a low pass to Thomas Schnellinger. Thomas Schnellinger shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
72.06
Edward Oakes passes the ball forward to Julian Formon. Julian Formon threads the ball through to Thomas Schnellinger. Thomas Schnellinger threads a neat, attacking ball through to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Mauricio Kapo.
73.25
Julian Formon clumsily knocks into Andres Delgado. Julian Formon is given a warning by the referee! Andres Delgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.55
Edward Oakes passes the ball forward to Alan Davies. Alan Davies passes the ball forward to Dion Laver. Dion Laver plays a quick one-two with Fadel Skora and rushes in on goal... Dion Laver side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Mauricio Kapo is on top of it.
78.54
Duarte Fernandes makes a simple pass to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco makes a probing pass to Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.58
Jose Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.14
Miguel Almeida barges into Jose Carrasco. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Carrasco runs off the knock.
85.09
Jose Carrasco catches Fadel Skora on the ankles. Jose Carrasco is shown the yellow card! Fadel Skora runs off the knock.
89.21
Dion Laver hacks Andres Delgado from behind! The referee calls over Dion Laver and shows him a yellow card! Andres Delgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Mihai Yonescu plays the ball forward to Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mihai Yonescu but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Newcastle United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%

Scorers
Julian Formon 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Formon of Newcastle United

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

1.Phil Collymore (GK)
6
2.John Naysmith (DEF)
7
3.Arthur Eadie (DEF)
6
4.Edward Oakes (DEF)
8
5.Alistair Granville (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Almeida (MID)yellow card
7
7.Dion Laver (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alan Davies (MID)
7
9.Fadel Skora (ATT)
8
10.Julian Formon (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Thomas Schnellinger (ATT)
6
 
12.Mike Rowett (DEF)
0
13.Emile May (MID)
0
14.George Human (ATT)
0