Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Fulham in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Don Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Croft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Croft whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alvaro Burgos punches it away to safety.
3.57
0-0Steffen Leonhardsen arcs the ball upfield. Dion Mason passes the ball forward but Julian May is offside!
6.17
George Kahn knocks the ball forward to Carlton Barrett. Carlton Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
9.59
0-0Isaiah Peckham catches Spencer Croft on the ankles. The referee calls over Isaiah Peckham and shows him a yellow card! Spencer Croft stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.33
Dion Mason flicks a high ball forward to Julian May who takes it down. Julian May knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Mason. Dion Mason connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
16.12
Michael Moss knocks the ball forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant rushes past George Kahn! Marvin Grant cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
22.44
Adam Laver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian May. Julian May shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Sean Emerton manages to gather it.
24.42
Christos Nikolaidis hacks Julian May from behind! The referee calls over Christos Nikolaidis and shows him a yellow card! Julian May hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.55
Dion Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian May. Julian May runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Julian May provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
30.41
Adam Laver hacks Oleg Higginbotham from behind! Adam Laver is shown the yellow card! Oleg Higginbotham stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.56
0-0Marvin Grant makes a simple pass to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.58
With some swift thinking, Dion Mason plays the ball forward to Adam Laver. Adam Laver makes a simple pass, allowing Eoin Newby to run into the box. Eoin Newby strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.40
Adam Laver threads a neat ball through to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
44.17
Marvin Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alvaro Burgos gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
45.00
0-0Isaiah Peckham comes in with a late challenge on Neil Banks. The referee brings Isaiah Peckham to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Banks runs off the knock.
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Fulham kicking off!
51.00
1-0Neil Banks threads the ball through to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.54
1-0Hauke Müller kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. George Kahn comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Grant. Penalty not given!!
55.24
Eoin Newby hacks Jonas Widmann from behind! Eoin Newby is given a warning by the referee! Jonas Widmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.42
Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Newby who brings the ball under control. Eoin Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May flicks the ball with his head. Sean Emerton effortlessly picks it out of the air!
60.44
1-0Chelsea have made a substitution with Eoin Duberry replacing Oleg Higginbotham .
61.45
Dion Mason flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Peckham controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Peckham shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Sean Emerton!
63.34
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Postiga who brings the ball under control. Silvio Postiga shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alvaro Burgos!
69.37
Dion Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Laver. Adam Laver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian May but the linesman indicates offside!
71.03
Don Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Croft who takes it down. Spencer Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.49
Mark Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Widmann. The referee warns Mark Pearce to calm down! Jonas Widmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.22
Chelsea have made a substitution with Kevin Platt replacing Michael Moss .Fulham have made a substitution with Steve Terry replacing Adam Laver .
78.26
Neil Banks makes a simple pass to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Alvaro Burgos.
84.26
2-0Hauke Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.45
Steffen Leonhardsen clumsily knocks into Silvio Postiga. Steffen Leonhardsen is shown the yellow card! Silvio Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
36.4%
41.6%
22.1%
Scorers
| Silvio Postiga 51, 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Postiga of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sean Emerton (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Oleg Higginbotham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonas Widmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Müller (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Don Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Banks (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marvin Grant (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Michael Moss (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Christos Nikolaidis (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Silvio Postiga (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Spencer Croft (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Eoin Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Platt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ruel Rufus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alvaro Burgos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steffen Leonhardsen (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Carlton Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | George Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stan Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Isaiah Peckham (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Dion Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adam Laver (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Julian May (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mark Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eoin Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ledley Bridges (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Lawrence (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Terry (MID) | 6 | |