Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     LiverpoolLiverpool
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Kevin Murphy Kevin Murphy
Rainer WilkeR. Wilke73
G
captain1
G
56Harry KirklandH. Kirkland
Florent CatherineF. Catherine64
D
2
D
66Jason McgovernJ. Mcgovern
Rui VarelaR. Varela77
D
3
D
63Paul VernazzaP. Vernazza
Greg LumsdonG. Lumsdon67
D
4
D
68Francis BrightonF. Brighton
Malcolm ClemenceM. Clemence69
D
5
D
60Stanley GallagherS. Gallagher
Damien BallD. Ball67
M
6
M
67Harvey CarragherH. Carragher
Carlton SalakoC. Salako54
M
7
M
62Pegguy PardeilhanP. Pardeilhan
Craig LaycockC. Laycock64
M
8captain
M
66Gary McleodG. Mcleod
Fernando CruzF. Cruz58
A
9
A
56Rodrigo NevesR. Neves
Chris BastinC. Bastin56
M
10
A
69Kelvin CarragherK. Carragher
Omer ClemenceO. Clemence63
A
11
A
61Michel De GierM. De Gier
 
Dale BarryD. Barry58
D
12
A
58Peter EustaceP. Eustace
Max WiltordM. Wiltord55
A
13
M
60Francisco AriasF. Arias
Ricardo MoralesR. Morales54
A
14
M
57Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 18,586 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Brendan Ferdinand.


0.00
Chelsea start the match!
2.20
Damien Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Salako. Carlton Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.48
Jason Mcgovern flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Carragher who takes it down. Harvey Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.55
Craig Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Bastin. Chris Bastin makes a defence splitting pass to Omer Clemence. Some silky footwork from Omer Clemence provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Harry Kirkland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.12
Damien Ball makes a probing pass to Fernando Cruz. Fernando Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.41
Rui Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Ball. Damien Ball flicks a high pass forward to Chris Bastin who brings the ball under control. Chris Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Cruz. Fernando Cruz makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.23
Malcolm Clemence barges into Rodrigo Neves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Neves runs off the knock.
26.48
Pegguy Pardeilhan flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Carragher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kelvin Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michel De Gier but the linesman indicates offside!
30.02
Pegguy Pardeilhan plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.57
Damien Ball flicks a high pass forward. Chris Bastin collects the pass. Chris Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Cruz. Fernando Cruz makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harry Kirkland with no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
36.01
Craig Laycock flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Cruz who takes it down. Fernando Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Bastin. Chris Bastin directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Harry Kirkland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Liverpool kick off the second half!
53.07
Rui Varela surges forward with the ball. Rui Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Cruz. Fernando Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcleod.
54.10
Damien Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Laycock. Craig Laycock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Harry Kirkland.
60.37
Liverpool have made a substitution with Peter Eustace replacing Michel De Gier .
61.45
Damien Ball knocks the ball forward to Omer Clemence. Omer Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
63.35
Carlton Salako advances with the ball. Carlton Salako runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Salako knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Brighton.
72.08
Carlton Salako flicks a high ball forward to Damien Ball who takes it down. Damien Ball shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.30
Jason Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves flicks a high pass forward. Peter Eustace collects the pass. Peter Eustace runs straight at the defence! Peter Eustace rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
81.52
Carlton Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Bastin. Chris Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.55
Craig Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Cruz controls it well on his chest. Fernando Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Chris Bastin. Stanley Gallagher comes in with a late challenge on Chris Bastin. Chris Bastin appeals for a penalty! Given!!
89.55
The referee points to the spot..
90.00
Chris Bastin takes a cautious run up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Liverpool
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.1%
29.9%
Play Area
23.4%
51.9%
24.7%

Scorers
Omer Clemence 9
Fernando Cruz 33
Chris Bastin 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Bastin of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Rainer Wilke (GK)
6
2.Florent Catherine (DEF)
6
3.Rui Varela (DEF)
6
4.Greg Lumsdon (DEF)
6
5.Malcolm Clemence (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Damien Ball (MID)
7
7.Carlton Salako (MID)
8
8.Craig Laycock (MID)
6
9.Fernando Cruz (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Chris Bastin (MID)goal scored
9
11.Omer Clemence (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dale Barry (DEF)
0
13.Max Wiltord (ATT)
0
14.Ricardo Morales (ATT)
0

1.Harry Kirkland (GK)
6
2.Jason Mcgovern (DEF)
6
3.Paul Vernazza (DEF)
6
4.Francis Brighton (DEF)
6
5.Stanley Gallagher (DEF)
6
6.Harvey Carragher (MID)
6
7.Pegguy Pardeilhan (MID)
6
8.Gary Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Rodrigo Neves (ATT)
6
10.Kelvin Carragher (ATT)
6
11.Michel De Gier (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Eustace (ATT)
6
13.Francisco Arias (MID)
0
14.Stuart Sullivan (MID)
0