Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 20,402 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.57
0-0Alan Ferdinand clumsily knocks into Luke Salako. The referee calls over Alan Ferdinand and warns him to calm down! Luke Salako runs off the knock.
15.19
0-0António Pabón makes a simple pass to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Joao Batista De Souza manages to keep it out.
20.10
0-0Anthony Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.14
0-0Arsenal are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chelsea's defence.
22.55
Luke Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina makes a probing pass to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Joao Batista De Souza!
30.56
0-0Dado Debec knocks the ball forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.10
Mohammed Adeshina catches Noah Mahler on the ankles. Mohammed Adeshina is warned by the referee! Noah Mahler stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.36
Dado Debec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Joao Batista De Souza!
45.00
Anthony Nappi sees space and advances. Anthony Nappi knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Chelsea start the second half!
47.53
Miguel Pinheiro hacks Harvey McManaman from behind! Miguel Pinheiro is given a warning by the referee! Harvey McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.01
António Pabón sees space and advances. António Pabón controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Mike and rushes in on goal... Altti Simonpoika makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.57
Anthony Nappi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike goes all the way! Eddie Mike cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Joao Batista De Souza easily smothers it.
55.27
Noah Mahler chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand shoots from long range but it flies wide!
60.11
Dado Debec knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.44
Dado Debec knocks the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.56
Amaro Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand goes all the way! Alan Ferdinand rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.05
Luke Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.55
1-0Noah Mahler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Jonathan Stewart had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
78.52
Noah Mahler threads the ball through to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by António Pabón.
79.15
Anthony Nappi kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Batista De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
81.29
Said Borios clumsily knocks into Altti Simonpoika. The referee calls over Said Borios and warns him to calm down! Altti Simonpoika stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.12
António Pabón chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi passes the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike goes all the way! Eddie Mike shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Joao Batista De Souza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.22
Gilles Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina passes the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike whips in a cross ball towards Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika heads the ball goalwards. Joao Batista De Souza easily picks it out of the air!
89.17
Mohammed Adeshina knocks the ball to his team mate, Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
António Pabón sees a break and surges forward. António Pabón makes a beautiful solo run. António Pabón goes all the way! António Pabón cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.3%
64.7%
Play Area
31.8%
45.9%
22.4%
Scorers