Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play Chelsea in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Udinese lead by 3-1 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Hitzlsperger.
The pitch is in great condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Hitzlsperger.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
2.27
0-0Oliver Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Gonzalez. Alejandro Gonzalez hits a low pass to David Jentsch. David Jentsch whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Boutal. Orlando Boutal gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Sean Emerton.
3.54
0-0It's a corner kick. Carlo Hafner loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Francis Moss reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.18
Oleg Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Grant who brings the ball under control. Marvin Grant threads a neat ball through to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss makes a convincing header but somehow Alessandro Stellone manages to keep it out.
8.54
Kevin Platt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Platt whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Alessandro Stellone.
10.31
1-0Oliver Winkler surges forward with the ball. Oliver Winkler flicks a high pass forward. David Jentsch collects the pass. David Jentsch finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sean Emerton with no chance!! Goal for Udinese!
14.19
Marvin Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.23
Carmelo Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. David Jentsch controls it well on his chest. David Jentsch shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
21.23
1-1Kwame Jongsma runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kwame Jongsma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.53
1-1Marvin Grant flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Postiga who takes it down. Silvio Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Winkler.
27.35
1-1Francis Moss comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Gonzalez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alejandro Gonzalez runs off the knock.
33.03
Kwame Jongsma advances with the ball. Kwame Jongsma hits a low pass to Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.46
1-1Jonas Widmann slams into Oliver Winkler with his studs up. The referee motions to Jonas Widmann to come over. It's a red card!! Oliver Winkler runs off the knock.
44.16
Kevin Platt catches Peter Nygaard on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Nygaard stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Udinese kick off!
48.26
Carmelo Sibilano chips the ball to his team mate, Carlo Hafner. Carlo Hafner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.15
Marvin Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.20
Hauke Müller threads a neat ball through to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga cuts inside the box! Silvio Postiga cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
60.32
2-2Chelsea have made a substitution with Neil Banks replacing Hauke Müller .
65.38
Farid Djoudi knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Boutal. Orlando Boutal knocks the ball forward to Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari runs straight at the defence! Julian José Mari cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.21
Oliver Winkler knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Nygaard. With great vision, Peter Nygaard plays the ball forward to David Jentsch. David Jentsch lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Boutal. Orlando Boutal makes a looping header on goal but Sean Emerton is on top of it.
69.04
Orlando Boutal flicks a high pass forward. David Jentsch controls it well on his chest. David Jentsch shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Sean Emerton.
70.10
Corner kick to Udinese. Carlo Hafner plays it out to the edge of the box. Kevin Platt reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
72.39
Oliver Winkler flicks a high pass forward to Carlo Hafner who brings the ball under control. Carlo Hafner knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Boutal. Orlando Boutal knocks in a cross ball towards David Jentsch. David Jentsch whips the ball goalwards with his head. David Jentsch scores for Udinese!!
77.35
Udinese have made a substitution with Diego Bianchi replacing Carlo Hafner .
84.56
Peter Nygaard passes the ball forward to Alejandro Gonzalez. Alejandro Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Julian José Mari controls it well on his chest. Julian José Mari tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Sean Emerton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.54
Corner kick to Udinese. Peter Nygaard plays it out to the edge of the box. Oleg Higginbotham steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
90.00
Diego Bianchi makes a probing pass to Orlando Boutal. Orlando Boutal knocks in a cross ball towards David Jentsch. David Jentsch makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Sean Emerton. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
29%
41.9%
29%
Scorers
| David Jentsch 10, 72 Carlo Hafner 48 | Silvio Postiga 14 Kevin Platt 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Jentsch of Udinese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alessandro Stellone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Nygaard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Farid Djoudi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Winkler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carmelo Sibilano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlo Hafner (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Kwame Jongsma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Orlando Boutal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Jentsch (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Diego Bianchi (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stefan Böhm (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Sesay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sean Emerton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oleg Higginbotham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonas Widmann (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Hauke Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Moss (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Marvin Grant (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Silvio Postiga (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Christos Nikolaidis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Platt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Spencer Croft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Banks (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carlos Dario Ponce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |