Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Brentford. A crowd of 19,982 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Brentford start the match!
2.26
0-0Toufik Zeroual makes a simple pass to Guerino Triuzzi. Guerino Triuzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Georgios Bourbakis. Georgios Bourbakis finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
3.33
0-0Oluwashegun Babayaro kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Said Borios.
8.17
0-0Victor Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Joao Batista De Souza.
10.33
0-0Lucas Bautista hacks Stijn Van Der Elst from behind! The referee calls over Lucas Bautista and warns him to calm down! Stijn Van Der Elst runs off the knock.
14.56
Miguel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Baldur Thórhallsson. Baldur Thórhallsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
16.55
Said Borios knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Moffat. Brian Moffat brings the ball forward. Brian Moffat passes the ball forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.21
Oluwashegun Babayaro passes the ball forward to Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duccio Alfieri.
20.50
Evangelos Boutaris passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun Babayaro. Oluwashegun Babayaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst whips in a cross ball towards Georgios Bourbakis. Georgios Bourbakis powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.10
Baldur Thórhallsson advances with the ball. Baldur Thórhallsson goes all the way! Baldur Thórhallsson tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.32
0-0Amaro Carrasco hacks Richard Strachan from behind! Amaro Carrasco is shown the yellow card! Richard Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.32
0-0Brentford are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
34.26
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.07
Evangelos Boutaris hacks Ruslan Prykhodnoy from behind! Evangelos Boutaris is shown the yellow card! Ruslan Prykhodnoy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.25
Guerino Triuzzi makes a probing pass to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Batista De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
44.48
Miguel Pinheiro hacks Georgios Bourbakis from behind! The referee calls over Miguel Pinheiro and shows him a yellow card! Georgios Bourbakis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Chelsea kick off and get the second half underway!
47.29
Chelsea are easily keeping Brentford at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
48.40
Amaro Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
59.12
1-0Amaro Carrasco brings the ball forward. Amaro Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mark Dugbatey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.38
Oluwashegun Babayaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Batista De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
69.20
Victor Cortes passes the ball forward to Guerino Triuzzi. Guerino Triuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Joao Batista De Souza easily smothers it.
71.57
Evangelos Boutaris threads the ball through to Guerino Triuzzi. Guerino Triuzzi makes a beautiful solo run. Guerino Triuzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Georgios Bourbakis. Georgios Bourbakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.27
Elbekay Hadji kicks a strong pass forward to Oluwashegun Babayaro. Oluwashegun Babayaro decides to run forward with the ball. Oluwashegun Babayaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Said Borios.
87.15
1-0Toufik Zeroual advances with the ball. Toufik Zeroual kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado kicks a strong pass forward to Stijn Van Der Elst but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.58
Amaro Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Mark Dugbatey easily smothers it!
90.00
Oluwashegun Babayaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst lofts in a cross ball towards Georgios Bourbakis. Georgios Bourbakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
24.7%
48.2%
27.1%
Scorers