Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 19,084 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.44
0-0Ruel Rufus plays the ball forward to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol kicks a strong pass forward to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
3.05
0-0Oleg Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jimmy Cabrol whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga makes a looping header on goal. Christos Kyriakidis didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.46
Showing composure, Matthew Howells laces a through ball forward to Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
12.55
Marvin Grant runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marvin Grant shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Chelsea are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.51
Ruel Rufus makes a simple pass to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga shoots from long range. Solid save from Christos Kyriakidis. What a great pair of hands!
22.48
Jean-No‘l Modeste sees a break and surges forward. Jean-No‘l Modeste lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
26.34
Without breaking stride, James Oakley plays the ball forward to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells heads the ball goalwards. Sean Emerton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.40
Matthew Howells chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Witte. Markus Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Pennant. With a superhuman jump, Vincenzo Pennant connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Sean Emerton easily picks it out of the air!
32.38
1-0Stjepan Boksic chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Banks. Neil Banks whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Christos Kyriakidis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.12
1-0Vincenzo Pennant sees Markus Witte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Witte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Higginbotham.
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. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
47.06
Jean-No‘l Modeste makes an attacking run forward. Jean-No‘l Modeste knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.36
Jean-No‘l Modeste hits a low pass to Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
53.09
Jean-No‘l Modeste makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant makes a deft header but is denied by Sean Emerton. Excellent save.
54.41
Without breaking stride, Nahuel Magana plays the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte makes a deft header but somehow Sean Emerton manages to keep it out.
55.20
With vision, Matthew Howells picks a pass forward to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Sean Emerton is on top of his game. Well saved!
57.10
With some swift thinking, Jean-No‘l Modeste plays the ball forward to Markus Witte. Markus Witte cuts inside the box! Markus Witte cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Sean Emerton manages to gather it.
60.25
Jimmy Cabrol hits a low pass to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Christos Kyriakidis manages to gather it.
63.36
Markus Witte passes the ball forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.02
Matthew Howells threads a neat ball through to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Watson.
71.24
With vision, Vincenzo Pennant plays the ball forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.42
Nahuel Magana flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Vieira who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Oleg Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol darts forward. Jimmy Cabrol shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Christos Kyriakidis as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
79.50
1-0Corner kick to Chelsea. Neil Banks chips it to the near post. Ronnie Watson rockets a shot on goal. Nahuel Magana clears it off the line with his head!
84.25
1-0Michael Moss catches Sjaak Wisgerhof on the ankles. Michael Moss is shown the yellow card! Sjaak Wisgerhof runs off the knock.
85.35
Stjepan Boksic flicks a high pass forward to Neil Banks who brings the ball under control. Neil Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christos Kyriakidis who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Michael Moss plays the ball forward to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss makes a deft header. Christos Kyriakidis gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
32.5%
43.8%
23.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sean Emerton of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sean Emerton (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Higginbotham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stjepan Boksic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Banks (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marvin Grant (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jimmy Cabrol (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Michael Moss (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Christos Nikolaidis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Silvio Postiga (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Francis Moss (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oluwashegun Afolabi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Spencer Croft (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Christos Kyriakidis (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luke Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nahuel Magana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sjaak Wisgerhof (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Matthew Howells (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Vincenzo Pennant (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Markus Witte (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alexandre Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Beckham (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jody Shearer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Cooke (ATT) | 0 | |