Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 16,057 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
2.28
0-1Nicholas Bosnich flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Morales who brings the ball under control. Pablo Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.57
0-1Pablo Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich plays a one-two with Pablo Morales and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Bosnich makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Sean Emerton. What a save!
14.25
Leon Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Bosnich lofts in a cross ball towards Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Sean Emerton manages to keep it out.
15.57
0-1Pablo Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Morales but the linesman indicates offside!
18.55
Nicholas Bosnich threads the ball through to Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales cuts inside the box! Pablo Morales strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
20.04
Seth Williams flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Morales controls it well on his chest. Pablo Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Williams. Seth Williams cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.34
0-2Claus Myssing flicks a high pass forward. Francis Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Postiga collects the pass. Silvio Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.47
Ronnie Watson hits a low pass to Francis Moss. Francis Moss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Joel Kolk gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.17
Oleg Higginbotham pushes mid-way up the pitch. Oleg Higginbotham makes a beautiful solo run. Oleg Higginbotham plays a one-two with Spencer Croft and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Oleg Higginbotham provides some space. He shoots at goal. Joel Kolk gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
39.58
Pablo Morales plays the ball forward to Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Corentin Hognon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Corentin Hognon scores for Wolverhampton Wanderers!!
42.22
Jimmy Cabrol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Joel Kolk easily punches it away to safety.
44.54
0-3Allan Voisin receives the ball from a throw-in from David Kirkland. Allan Voisin gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Pablo Morales passes the ball forward to Luke Vassell. Don Caldwell catches Luke Vassell on the ankles. Luke Vassell appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
47.59
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.34
0-3Luke Vassell catches Oleg Higginbotham on the ankles. The referee warns Luke Vassell to calm down! Oleg Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.31
Pablo Morales hits a low pass to Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales makes a great pass forward. Seth Williams runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.53
Don Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Cabrol comfortably collects the pass. Jimmy Cabrol shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Joel Kolk smothers it!
69.05
David Kirkland flicks a high ball forward to Luke Vassell who takes it down. Luke Vassell skips past Don Caldwell! Luke Vassell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
72.48
Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Postiga controls it well on his chest. Silvio Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Joel Kolk!
77.07
Claus Myssing flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Cabrol who takes it down. Jimmy Cabrol flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.46
Don Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Cabrol. Without breaking stride, Jimmy Cabrol plays the ball forward to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.02
Allan Voisin flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Morales who brings the ball under control. Pablo Morales threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich shoots from 20 yards. Sean Emerton gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
89.28
0-3Jimmy Cabrol threads a neat ball through to Francis Moss. Francis Moss knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Morales.
90.00
Marvin Grant threads the ball through to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
31.7%
38.1%
30.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Morales of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sean Emerton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oleg Higginbotham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claus Myssing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Moss (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marvin Grant (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jimmy Cabrol (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvio Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christos Nikolaidis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Spencer Croft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivan Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Platt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Moss (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Joel Kolk (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | John Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Allan Voisin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicholas Bosnich (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pablo Morales (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Luke Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Rosales (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Corentin Hognon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Seth Williams (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ashley Patterson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Platt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fouad Bezzai (ATT) | 0 | |