Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Adrian Roos Adrian Roos
Rainer WilkeR. Wilke73
G
captain1captain
G
71Scott MortonS. Morton
Florent CatherineF. Catherine64
D
2
D
56Christian RothC. Roth
Rui VarelaR. Varela77
D
3
D
59Francisco VieiraF. Vieira
Greg LumsdonG. Lumsdon67
D
4
D
59Peter OakleyP. Oakley
Malcolm ClemenceM. Clemence69
D
5
M
60Amedeo CarnascialiA. Carnasciali
Damien BallD. Ball67
M
6
M
68Tom Van LoenhoutT. Van Loenhout
Carlton SalakoC. Salako54
M
7
M
58Nigel RobsonN. Robson
Craig LaycockC. Laycock64
M
8
M
60Christian HöferC. Höfer
Max WiltordM. Wiltord55
A
9
A
64Marvin CharltonM. Charlton
Ricardo MoralesR. Morales54
A
10
A
67Aladino AmbrosiA. Ambrosi
Omer ClemenceO. Clemence63
A
11
A
63Carlos PrietoC. Prieto
 
Dale BarryD. Barry58
D
12
D
55Liam WeaverL. Weaver
Chris BastinC. Bastin56
M
13
M
58Mustapha MarletM. Marlet
Fernando CruzF. Cruz58
A
14
A
61Philipp EberleP. Eberle

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to AFC Wimbledon. A crowd of 18,434 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Keegan.


0.00
The first half starts with AFC Wimbledon kicking off!
2.16
With imagination, Carlton Salako laces a weighted ball forward to Max Wiltord. Max Wiltord sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.38
Nigel Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tom Van Loenhout. Tom Van Loenhout flicks a high ball forward to Amedeo Carnasciali who takes it down. Amedeo Carnasciali knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.47
Carlton Salako runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Salako makes a great pass forward. Ricardo Morales runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.28
Peter Oakley threads a neat ball through to Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Rainer Wilke had no chance!! Goal for AFC Wimbledon!
22.53
Malcolm Clemence laces a weighted ball forward to Damien Ball. Damien Ball flicks a high ball forward to Max Wiltord who takes it down. Max Wiltord shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
26.01
Damien Ball takes it forward alone. Damien Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.48
Greg Lumsdon hits a low pass to Craig Laycock. Craig Laycock threads a neat ball through to Damien Ball. Damien Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.29
Carlton Salako comes in with a late challenge on Tom Van Loenhout. Carlton Salako is warned by the referee! Tom Van Loenhout runs off the knock.
36.10
Greg Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Max Wiltord. Max Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.31
Christian Höfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton shoots from outside the area but Rainer Wilke is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Mustapha Marlet replacing Christian Höfer.

45.00
Chelsea kick off!
47.29
Peter Oakley sees Carlos Prieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Charlton. Florent Catherine hacks Marvin Charlton from behind! Penalty not given!!
48.21
Tom Van Loenhout chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson threads the ball through to Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.44
Peter Oakley threads a neat ball through to Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson hits a low pass to Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Robson and rushes in on goal... Aladino Ambrosi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Rainer Wilke manages to keep it out.
53.44
Malcolm Clemence sees Ricardo Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Scott Morton.
57.36
Craig Laycock clumsily knocks into Tom Van Loenhout. The referee calls over Craig Laycock and shows him a yellow card! Tom Van Loenhout grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.20
With a delightful solo run, Aladino Ambrosi stretches the opposition's defence. Aladino Ambrosi knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Rainer Wilke!
67.57
Damien Ball catches Aladino Ambrosi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aladino Ambrosi runs off the knock.
69.27
Peter Oakley comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Morales. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Morales runs off the knock.
77.46
Amedeo Carnasciali flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Charlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Charlton shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
81.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Laycock plays the ball forward to Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales rushes past Francisco Vieira! Ricardo Morales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Scott Morton manages to gather it effortlessly.
83.38
Francisco Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Tom Van Loenhout who takes it down. Tom Van Loenhout decides to run forward with the ball. Tom Van Loenhout tries a spectacular long range effort but Rainer Wilke reads it well. Superb keeping!
84.37
Max Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.44
Greg Lumsdon hits a low pass to Damien Ball. Damien Ball threads a neat ball through to Omer Clemence. Omer Clemence shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
87.08
Nigel Robson clumsily knocks into Carlton Salako. Nigel Robson is warned by the referee! Carlton Salako gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.41
Mustapha Marlet knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Rainer Wilke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

AFC Wimbledon
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%

Scorers
Ricardo Morales 26
Nigel Robson 12
Aladino Ambrosi 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aladino Ambrosi of AFC Wimbledon

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

1.Scott Morton (GK)
6
2.Christian Roth (DEF)
6
3.Francisco Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Peter Oakley (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Amedeo Carnasciali (MID)
6
6.Tom Van Loenhout (MID)
7
7.Nigel Robson (MID)goal scored
8
8.Christian Höfer (MID)
6
9.Marvin Charlton (ATT)
6
10.Aladino Ambrosi (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Carlos Prieto (ATT)
7
 
12.Liam Weaver (DEF)
0
13.Mustapha Marlet (MID)
6
14.Philipp Eberle (ATT)
0