Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Sunderland. 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 Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
0.00
0-0Sunderland get the match underway!
2.35
1-0Alfredo Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.38
1-0Bruno Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Gamberini tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
18.51
1-0Pedro Carcedo makes a simple pass to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.22
1-0Pedro Carcedo makes a simple pass to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler passes the ball forward to Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi rockets a shot on goal but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
21.19
Christian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Joao Batista Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Joao Batista Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou whips in a cross ball towards Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez flicks the ball with his head. Mauricio Kapo gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
22.18
Alfredo Delgado flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Hässler who takes it down. Jonas Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Mast H. Akinbiyi controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Mast H. Akinbiyi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Oliver Rahn manages to gather it.
24.52
Brandon Lopez makes an attacking run forward. Brandon Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Delgado.
28.36
Jonathan Gamberini makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.07
Joao Batista Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mauricio Kapo manages to gather it.
39.43
Harvey Power chips the ball to his team mate, Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Power. Harvey Power gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
40.12
1-1Mast H. Akinbiyi barges into Fabian Van Beukering. Mast H. Akinbiyi is shown the yellow card! Fabian Van Beukering stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Billy Law flicks a high ball forward to Scott McGrory who takes it down. Scott McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sunderland players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Chelsea kick off!
47.15
Christian Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Van Beukering. With a delightful solo run, Fabian Van Beukering stretches the opposition's defence. Without breaking stride, Fabian Van Beukering plays the ball forward to Philippe Benyachou who has made a great run into the box. Philippe Benyachou side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Mauricio Kapo effortlessly gets down and covers it.
49.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Barmby plays the ball forward to Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.42
Christian Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
59.09
Fabian Van Beukering passes the ball forward to Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Lindemann shoots from distance but is denied by Mauricio Kapo. Excellent save.
60.28
1-1Sunderland have made a substitution with Michel Ten Hag replacing Christian Lindemann .
71.56
Alfredo Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Power. Harvey Power lofts in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Oliver Rahn had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
77.24
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Roland Wyss replacing Jonathan Gamberini and Eoin Greening replacing Billy Law .
78.27
Andres Delgado clumsily knocks into Eoin Greening. The referee calls over Andres Delgado and shows him a yellow card! Eoin Greening grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.46
Pedro Carcedo chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Power. Harvey Power knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Oliver Rahn.
83.36
Mihai Yonescu sees a break and surges forward. Mihai Yonescu shoots from long range but Oliver Rahn is on top of it.
85.35
Joao Batista Ferreira makes a probing pass to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Mauricio Kapo reads it well. Quality keeping!
87.18
Mihai Yonescu decides to run forward with the ball. Mihai Yonescu passes the ball forward to Harvey Power. Harvey Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Brandon Lopez threads a neat ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
26.8%
43.7%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mihai Yonescu of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Kapo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Paul Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duarte Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Delgado (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Lee Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfredo Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Carcedo (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Mihai Yonescu (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Harvey Power (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jonas Hässler (MID) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mast H. Akinbiyi (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Hauke Seifert (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Galadames (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mitchel Paauwe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oliver Rahn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fabian Van Beukering (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Lindemann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bruno Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brandon Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Batista Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Gamberini (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Philippe Benyachou (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott McGrory (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roland Wyss (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eoin Greening (ATT) | 6 | |