Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Southend United. A crowd of 19,111 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Chelsea and Southend United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Chelsea and Southend United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
3.31
0-0Stephen Rizzo takes it forward alone. Stephen Rizzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Rankin.
4.36
0-0Osku Rajalin kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Vieira. Vitor Vieira shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson easily smothers it!
9.33
Simon Knapp makes a probing pass to Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Mikkel Perez.
10.24
Simon Knapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bojan Laursen.
18.55
0-0Bojan Laursen comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Cooper. Bojan Laursen is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Cooper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.49
Vitor Vieira hacks Matt Rankin from behind! The referee calls over Vitor Vieira and warns him to calm down! Matt Rankin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.08
Scott Joachim hacks Vitor Vieira from behind! The referee calls over Scott Joachim and warns him to calm down! Vitor Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.43
Simon Knapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Mikkel Perez!
27.01
0-0Chelsea are easily keeping Southend United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
30.25
Chelsea are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southend United's defence.
33.04
1-0Simon Knapp advances with the ball. Simon Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mikkel Perez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.21
1-0Scott Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.16
Brian Franco makes a simple pass to Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Mikkel Perez had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Southend United kick off the second half!
47.40
Scott Shields threads the ball through to Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.38
Simon Knapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.41
Brian Franco barges into Runar El-Fakiri. The referee calls over Brian Franco and warns him to calm down! Runar El-Fakiri runs off the knock.
54.21
Runar El-Fakiri knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonci Rukavina. Tonci Rukavina tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.13
Nicky Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Franco. Brian Franco chips the ball to his team mate, Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Mikkel Perez easily smothers it.
59.38
Matt Rankin hacks Tonci Rukavina from behind! Matt Rankin is warned by the referee! Tonci Rukavina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.11
Bojan Laursen catches Alberto Cooper on the ankles. Bojan Laursen is given another warning by the referee! Alberto Cooper runs off the knock.
61.19
Simon Knapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Oliveira.
65.43
Scott Shields makes a probing pass to Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.05
Kubilay Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Osku Rajalin. Osku Rajalin knocks the ball forward to Ivan Ortega. Ivan Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Rankin.
71.24
Osku Rajalin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonci Rukavina. Tonci Rukavina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Jacobs.
77.14
Osku Rajalin advances with the ball. Osku Rajalin knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Rukavina. Tonci Rukavina powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
84.04
Matt Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Franco. Brian Franco sees space and advances. Brian Franco lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.19
Nicky Jacobs surges forward with the ball. Nicky Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa plays a perfect one-two with Ronnie Forbes and rushes in on goal... Yuu Ishigawa shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
90.00
Scott Shields advances with the ball. Scott Shields goes all the way! Scott Shields makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Shields!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
18.8%
46.4%
34.8%
Scorers
| Ronnie Forbes 33 Yuu Ishigawa 44, 48, 65 Alberto Cooper 84 Scott Shields 90 | Tonci Rukavina 77 |