Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Darryn GentDarryn Gent Dan Thomas Dan Thomas
Sean EmertonS. Emerton80
G
1
G
87Markus RothM. Roth
Oleg HigginbothamO. Higginbotham73
D
2
D
81Arek LatoA. Lato
Don CaldwellD. Caldwell74
D
3
D
77Johan OliveiraJ. Oliveira
Stjepan BoksicS. Boksic76
D
4
D
81Aristide BehiA. Behi
Claus MyssingC. Myssing79
D
5
D
81Colin BairdC. Baird
Francis MossF. Moss88
M
6captain
M
98Alessio OttofaroA. Ottofaro
Marvin GrantM. Grant90
M
captain7
M
86Nestor PeraltaN. Peralta
Neil BanksN. Banks104
M
8
A
83Henry FletcherH. Fletcher
Silvio PostigaS. Postiga90
A
9
A
84Martijn DijkstraM. Dijkstra
Kevin PlattK. Platt89
A
10
A
86Cesar SantosC. Santos
Spencer CroftS. Croft82
A
11
A
83Carlos Dario PonceC. Ponce
 
Jimmy CabrolJ. Cabrol89
M
12
M
86Seth OwenS. Owen
Oluwashegun AfolabiO. Afolabi79
A
13
A
78Daniel PostigaD. Postiga
Michael MossM. Moss78
A
14
D
77Xavier MunizX. Muniz

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 19,233 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.


0.00
Chelsea kick off!
3.02
Francis Moss threads the ball through to Neil Banks. Neil Banks makes a simple pass to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
8.03
Henry Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sean Emerton manages to gather it easily.
10.41
Oleg Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Francis Moss. Francis Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. With a superhuman jump, Marvin Grant connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Markus Roth gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.16
Oleg Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt threads a neat ball through to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.41
Colin Baird passes the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce makes a simple pass to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.33
Nestor Peralta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce edges inside the box! Carlos Dario Ponce rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Claus Myssing.
22.05
Alessio Ottofaro takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Stjepan Boksic gets to the ball and clears it up field.
24.27
Oleg Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Croft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. Johan Oliveira clumsily knocks into Marvin Grant. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.01
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward. Francis Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Moss flicks a high ball forward to Neil Banks who takes it down. Neil Banks shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.12
Alessio Ottofaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta rushes past Don Caldwell! Nestor Peralta looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sean Emerton with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
33.50
Marvin Grant threads a neat ball through to Francis Moss. Francis Moss tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Markus Roth.
34.58
Spencer Croft flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Platt who takes it down. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.21
Nestor Peralta makes a probing pass to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
38.44
Alessio Ottofaro threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce plays a quick one-two with Nestor Peralta and rushes in on goal... Carlos Dario Ponce tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.27
Marvin Grant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Postiga but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.41
Neil Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft heads the ball goalwards. Markus Roth gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
42.57
Aristide Behi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Sean Emerton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.12
Claus Myssing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johan Oliveira.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Rotherham United start the second half!
47.17
Arek Lato hits a low pass to Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta makes a probing pass to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra plays a scrappy one-two with Cesar Santos and advances towards the goal... Martijn Dijkstra shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Sean Emerton.
49.36
Johan Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Aristide Behi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aristide Behi flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Peralta collects the pass. Nestor Peralta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Sean Emerton manages to keep it out.
51.39
Nestor Peralta hacks Neil Banks from behind! Nestor Peralta is warned by the referee! Neil Banks stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.33
Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Platt who brings the ball under control. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Banks. Neil Banks whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.41
Alessio Ottofaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.54
Stjepan Boksic makes a probing pass to Neil Banks. Neil Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Markus Roth. Excellent save.
61.26
Johan Oliveira makes a strong solo run forward. Johan Oliveira hits a low pass to Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.49
Kevin Platt sees Silvio Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aristide Behi.
67.27
Aristide Behi flicks the ball to his team mate, Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Sean Emerton. What a save!
69.16
Nestor Peralta flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Fletcher. Henry Fletcher plays a one-two with Nestor Peralta and advances towards the goal... Henry Fletcher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Sean Emerton is on top of it.
71.45
Neil Banks flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Postiga who brings the ball under control. Silvio Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.43
Johan Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta threads the ball through to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce plays a one-two with Cesar Santos and rushes in on goal... Carlos Dario Ponce looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.22
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Seth Owen replacing Cesar Santos .
79.22
Marvin Grant makes a probing pass to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.26
Claus Myssing flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Grant collects the pass. Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Platt who brings the ball under control. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Markus Roth gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
87.21
Don Caldwell makes a simple pass to Francis Moss. Francis Moss knocks the ball forward to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Rotherham United
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
10
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
30%
43.3%
26.7%

Scorers
Silvio Postiga 12
Neil Banks 53
Nestor Peralta 30
Carlos Dario Ponce 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nestor Peralta of Rotherham United

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

1.Markus Roth (GK)
8
2.Arek Lato (DEF)
6
3.Johan Oliveira (DEF)
6
4.Aristide Behi (DEF)
6
5.Colin Baird (DEF)
6
6.Alessio Ottofaro (MID)
7
7.Nestor Peralta (MID)goal scored
9
8.Henry Fletcher (ATT)
6
9.Martijn Dijkstra (ATT)
6
10.Cesar Santos (ATT)
6
11.Carlos Dario Ponce (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Seth Owen (MID)
6
13.Daniel Postiga (ATT)
0
14.Xavier Muniz (DEF)
0