Match Report
| Chelsea | Chelsea |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | Stuart Longworth | Stuart Longworth | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mauricio Kapo | M. Kapo |  | 74 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 84 |  | Ali Chippo | A. Chippo | |||||||
| Paul Barmby | P. Barmby |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Shaun Mckay | S. Mckay | |||||||||
| Duarte Fernandes | D. Fernandes |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 79 |  | Tony Bakker | T. Bakker | |||||||||
| Andres Delgado | A. Delgado |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 88 |  | Salvatore Stanic | S. Stanic | |||||||||
| Lee Scholes | L. Scholes | | 73 | D | | 5 | | D | 72 | | Tim Galli | T. Galli | |||||||||
| Alfredo Delgado | A. Delgado | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 85 | | Pedro Moutinho | P. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Pedro Carcedo | P. Carcedo | | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 84 | | Oscar Pardo | O. Pardo | |||||||||
| Mihai Yonescu | M. Yonescu |  | 76 | M | | 8 | | A | 72 | | Martin Ince | M. Ince | |||||||||
| Harvey Power | H. Power | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 86 |  | João Pedro Julinho | J. Julinho | |||||||||
| Jonas Hässler | J. Hässler |  | 71 | M | | 10 | | A | 90 | | Romero P. Zamora | R. Zamora | |||||||||
| Mast H. Akinbiyi | M. Akinbiyi |  | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 77 | | Hugo José Mari | H. José Mari | |||||||||
| Hauke Seifert | H. Seifert | | 68 | D | | 12 | | D | 68 | | Greg Guppy | G. Guppy | |||||||||
| Alberto Galadames | A. Galadames | | 68 | A | | 13 | | M | 74 | | Danny Copping | D. Copping | |||||||||
| Mitchel Paauwe | M. Paauwe | | 68 | A | | 14 | | A | 72 | | Alberto Lima | A. Lima | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Watford. 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 Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off!
2.11
0-1Shaun Mckay pushes up the pitch. Shaun Mckay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Moutinho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hugo José Mari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.07
Shaun Mckay punts the ball hopefully upfield. Romero P. Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.22
Oscar Pardo makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Pardo advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Oscar Pardo provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's there!! Mauricio Kapo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.44
0-3Pedro Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Hässler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu powers a header at goal but somehow Ali Chippo manages to keep it out.
22.01
0-3Duarte Fernandes hits a low pass to Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.02
Mihai Yonescu takes it forward alone. Mihai Yonescu knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Ali Chippo reads it well. Good save!
30.15
0-3Pedro Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Hugo José Mari controls it well on his chest. Hugo José Mari threads the ball through to Martin Ince but he's offside!
33.46
Mast H. Akinbiyi flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Power controls it well on his chest. Harvey Power edges inside the box! Harvey Power cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ali Chippo manages to gather it.
34.41
Oscar Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
36.40
Pedro Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Romero P. Zamora!
40.41
0-4Lee Scholes makes a probing pass to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi makes a deft header but it is miles over!
44.10
Mast H. Akinbiyi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Power. Harvey Power beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Watford kick off!
48.20
Oscar Pardo sees Pedro Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Moutinho shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
55.41
1-4Pedro Moutinho catches Alfredo Delgado on the ankles. The referee brings Pedro Moutinho to one side and gives him a warning! Alfredo Delgado carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.00
1-4Pedro Carcedo hacks Oscar Pardo from behind! The referee calls over Pedro Carcedo and shows him a yellow card! Oscar Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.18
Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Mckay who brings the ball under control. Shaun Mckay sees Hugo José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo José Mari hits a low pass to Martin Ince. Martin Ince rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Watford!
61.18
1-5Watford have made 3 substitutions with Greg Guppy replacing Salvatore Stanic, Danny Copping replacing Oscar Pardo and Alberto Lima replacing Romero P. Zamora .
65.16
Duarte Fernandes passes the ball forward to Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu sees space and advances. Mihai Yonescu shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ali Chippo with no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
69.59
Danny Copping flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
71.38
Tony Bakker takes it forward alone. Tony Bakker threads the ball through to Hugo José Mari but he's offside!
73.26
2-5Harvey Power comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Mckay. The referee warns Harvey Power to calm down! Shaun Mckay stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.06
Danny Copping threads a neat ball through to Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Ince. Martin Ince tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.39
Tony Bakker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Copping. Danny Copping shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
81.09
Mihai Yonescu sees space and advances. Mihai Yonescu lofts in a cross ball towards Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.17
Tony Bakker knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Copping. Danny Copping sees Martin Ince in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
85.29
Alfredo Delgado passes the ball forward to Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo shoots from outside the area but is denied by Ali Chippo. Excellent save.
87.09
Paul Barmby takes it forward alone. Paul Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Danny Copping makes a simple pass to Martin Ince. Martin Ince plays a quick one-two with Hugo José Mari and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Martin Ince provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
6
Shots on Target
8
11
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
28.2%
45.1%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Ince of Watford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Kapo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duarte Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lee Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfredo Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Carcedo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Mihai Yonescu (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Harvey Power (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Jonas Hässler (MID) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mast H. Akinbiyi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Hauke Seifert (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Galadames (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mitchel Paauwe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ali Chippo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Shaun Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Bakker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvatore Stanic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tim Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Pardo (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Martin Ince (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | João Pedro Julinho (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Romero P. Zamora (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hugo José Mari (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Greg Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Danny Copping (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alberto Lima (ATT) | 6 | |