Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     ChelseaChelsea
Darren HicksonDarren Hickson Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Matías FrancoM. Franco82
G
1captain
G
74Mauricio KapoM. Kapo
Rodney WauR. Wau73
D
2
D
70Paul BarmbyP. Barmby
Cesar MoutinhoC. Moutinho75
D
3
D
70Duarte FernandesD. Fernandes
Alun CooperA. Cooper77
D
4
D
70Andres DelgadoA. Delgado
Ross DelaneyR. Delaney78
M
5
D
73Lee ScholesL. Scholes
Modeste SongM. Song80
M
6
M
75Alfredo DelgadoA. Delgado
Gilles TolleyG. Tolley78
M
captain7
M
75Pedro CarcedoP. Carcedo
Martin KaiserM. Kaiser78
M
8
M
76Mihai YonescuM. Yonescu
Duncan HibbsD. Hibbs78
A
9
A
69Harvey PowerH. Power
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson74
A
10
M
71Jonas HässlerJ. Hässler
Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa79
A
11
A
73Mast H. AkinbiyiM. Akinbiyi
 
Garry DalglishG. Dalglish73
D
12
D
68Hauke SeifertH. Seifert
Trevor ThompsonT. Thompson75
M
13
A
68Alberto GaladamesA. Galadames
Clive FroggattC. Froggatt72
A
14
A
68Mitchel PaauweM. Paauwe

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
10.22
Cesar Moutinho makes a probing pass to Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley sees Duncan Hibbs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.40
Ross Delaney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa flicks the ball with his head. Mauricio Kapo gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
20.37
Alun Cooper receives the ball from a throw-in from Gilles Tolley. Alun Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Tolley controls it well on his chest. Gilles Tolley flicks a high ball forward to Simón Figueroa who takes it down. Simón Figueroa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
21.56
Paul Barmby catches Martin Kaiser on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Kaiser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.37
Pedro Carcedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Power. Harvey Power flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Cesar Moutinho and the loose ball is cleared up field.
28.29
Ross Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Kapo who gathers it comfortably.
33.52
Modeste Song darts forward. Modeste Song shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Mauricio Kapo had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
36.44
With imagination, Ross Delaney plays the ball forward to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
39.38
Gilles Tolley threads a neat ball through to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser makes a deft header. Solid save from Mauricio Kapo.
40.56
Modeste Song flicks a high pass forward. Ross Delaney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hibbs who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hibbs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mauricio Kapo.
42.26
Corner kick to Tottenham Hotspur. Gilles Tolley chips it out wide. Mast H. Akinbiyi chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chelsea kick off and get the second half underway!
49.00
Cesar Moutinho makes an attacking run forward. Cesar Moutinho advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Cesar Moutinho provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.58
Alun Cooper makes a simple pass to Modeste Song. Modeste Song darts forward. Modeste Song whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson heads the ball goalwards. Superb reactions from Mauricio Kapo. What a save!
55.13
Modeste Song makes a probing pass to Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.17
Gilles Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hibbs controls it well on his chest. Duncan Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Song. Modeste Song heads the ball goalwards. The ball comes off Lee Scholes and the loose ball is cleared up field.
59.23
Modeste Song sees a break and surges forward. Modeste Song whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
60.28
Tottenham Hotspur have made 3 substitutions with Garry Dalglish replacing Rodney Wau, Trevor Thompson replacing Martin Kaiser and Clive Froggatt replacing Simón Figueroa .
61.36
Gilles Tolley barges into Alfredo Delgado. Gilles Tolley is warned by the referee! Alfredo Delgado grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.33
Trevor Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mauricio Kapo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.42
Alfredo Delgado comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Tolley. The referee brings Alfredo Delgado to one side and gives him a warning! Gilles Tolley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.57
Ross Delaney passes the ball forward to Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
77.07
Garry Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Modeste Song. Modeste Song flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hibbs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Mauricio Kapo reads it well. Fabulous save!
78.01
Alun Cooper threads a neat ball through to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
83.6%
16.4%
Play Area
17.8%
43.8%
38.4%

Scorers
Modeste Song 34
Cesar Moutinho 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Modeste Song of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Matías Franco (GK)
6
2.Rodney Wau (DEF)
6
3.Cesar Moutinho (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Alun Cooper (DEF)
6
5.Ross Delaney (MID)
7
6.Modeste Song (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gilles Tolley (MID)
6
8.Martin Kaiser (MID)
6
9.Duncan Hibbs (ATT)
6
10.Billy Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Simón Figueroa (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Dalglish (DEF)
6
13.Trevor Thompson (MID)
6
14.Clive Froggatt (ATT)
6

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