Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     WatfordWatford
Darryn GentDarryn Gent James Maher James Maher
Sean EmertonS. Emerton80
G
1
G
74Ivan MoffatI. Moffat
Ronnie WatsonR. Watson76
D
2
D
78Lomano BellamyL. Bellamy
Stjepan BoksicS. Boksic76
D
3
D
76Anthony WardA. Ward
Don CaldwellD. Caldwell74
D
4
D
73Ricardo ReyR. Rey
Claus MyssingC. Myssing79
D
5
D
74Micka‘l HemdaniM. Hemdani
Jimmy CabrolJ. Cabrol89
M
6
M
77Wes HendrieW. Hendrie
Francis MossF. Moss88
M
captain7captain
M
81Paul WardP. Ward
Silvio PostigaS. Postiga90
A
8
A
71Wayne MossW. Moss
Christos NikolaidisC. Nikolaidis84
A
9
A
77Alexander DaviesA. Davies
Kevin PlattK. Platt89
A
10
A
75Titus VassellT. Vassell
Oluwashegun AfolabiO. Afolabi79
A
11
A
78Ignacio VargasI. Vargas
 
Marvin GrantM. Grant89
M
12
D
70Colin LawC. Law
Neil BanksN. Banks103
M
13
M
81Kemal DefoeK. Defoe
Spencer CroftS. Croft82
A
14
A
77Matthew AmoahM. Amoah

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Watford. A crowd of 15,355 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.


0.00
Watford start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.30
Kevin Platt surges forward with the ball. Kevin Platt makes a simple pass, allowing Jimmy Cabrol to run into the box. Jimmy Cabrol rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.45
Don Caldwell makes a simple pass to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol threads a neat ball through to Oluwashegun Afolabi. Oluwashegun Afolabi finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Ivan Moffat manages to keep it out.
8.17
Silvio Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Platt who brings the ball under control. Kevin Platt shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
10.01
Wayne Moss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance. Sean Emerton gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
16.37
Ronnie Watson makes a simple pass to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol sees space and advances. Jimmy Cabrol lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ivan Moffat!
21.29
Christos Nikolaidis plays the ball forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ivan Moffat manages to gather it.
24.40
Francis Moss chips the ball to his team mate, Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis cuts inside the box! Christos Nikolaidis strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Ivan Moffat manages to keep it out.
26.22
Paul Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
28.20
Paul Ward makes a probing pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Ward and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alexander Davies side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Alexander Davies scores for Watford!!
33.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Francis Moss plays the ball forward to Oluwashegun Afolabi. Oluwashegun Afolabi knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Ivan Moffat is on top of it.
34.08
Wes Hendrie makes a probing pass to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.54
Claus Myssing kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
39.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.17
Wes Hendrie passes the ball forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Sean Emerton manages to keep it out.
42.11
Lomano Bellamy makes a simple pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Sean Emerton gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
44.45
Paul Ward threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sean Emerton who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Anthony Ward sees Wes Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Hendrie chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Ward. Paul Ward whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ronnie Watson steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Chelsea start the second half!
49.34
Paul Ward runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Ward whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Vargas. Stjepan Boksic clumsily knocks into Ignacio Vargas. Penalty for Watford!!
49.34
The referee points to the spot..
50.43
Titus Vassell takes a short run up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
53.08
Stjepan Boksic knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oluwashegun Afolabi. Oluwashegun Afolabi knocks in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Ivan Moffat. Excellent save.
54.56
Paul Ward decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sean Emerton picks it out of the air!
59.30
Paul Ward flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Davies who takes it down. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.35
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Neil Banks replacing Jimmy Cabrol and Spencer Croft replacing Silvio Postiga .
66.24
Paul Ward advances with the ball. Paul Ward knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.52
Kevin Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Micka‘l Hemdani clears it off the line with his head!
71.52
Stjepan Boksic kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Ivan Moffat had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
81.57
Francis Moss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis plays a scrappy one-two with Spencer Croft and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Christos Nikolaidis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
87.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Rey plays the ball forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Vargas. Ronnie Watson catches Ignacio Vargas on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Watford
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
29.4%
48.5%
22.1%

Scorers
Jimmy Cabrol 2
Spencer Croft 72
Alexander Davies 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Platt of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Sean Emerton (GK)
7
2.Ronnie Watson (DEF)
6
3.Stjepan Boksic (DEF)
6
4.Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
6.Jimmy Cabrol (MID)goal scored
8
7.Francis Moss (MID)
6
8.Silvio Postiga (ATT)
6
9.Christos Nikolaidis (ATT)
7
10.Kevin Platt (ATT)
8
11.Oluwashegun Afolabi (ATT)
6
 
12.Marvin Grant (MID)
0
13.Neil Banks (MID)
6
14.Spencer Croft (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Ivan Moffat (GK)
8
2.Lomano Bellamy (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Ward (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Rey (DEF)
6
5.Micka‘l Hemdani (DEF)
6
6.Wes Hendrie (MID)
6
7.Paul Ward (MID)
8
8.Wayne Moss (ATT)
6
9.Alexander Davies (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Titus Vassell (ATT)
6
11.Ignacio Vargas (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Law (DEF)
0
13.Kemal Defoe (MID)
0
14.Matthew Amoah (ATT)
0