Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Chelsea and Aston Villa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Chelsea and Aston Villa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off!
4.58
0-0Joseph Billong brings the ball forward. Joseph Billong sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.12
0-1George Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena goes all the way! Anselmo Serena shoots from just inside the box. Anselmo Serena scores for Aston Villa!!
15.06
0-1Joseph Billong passes the ball forward to Les Bailey. Les Bailey shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.40
Russell Nelson knocks the ball forward to Joseph Billong. Joseph Billong knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Bailey. Les Bailey shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson manages to gather it comfortably.
18.58
George Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson.
21.38
0-1Joseph Billong knocks the ball forward to Les Bailey. Les Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Godwin Aliyu.
34.26
0-1Joseph Billong clumsily knocks into Simon Knapp. Joseph Billong is warned by the referee! Simon Knapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.51
Gareth Bastin kicks a strong pass forward to Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson flicks the ball with his head but Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson is on top of it.
44.07
Joseph Billong flicks the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena whips in a cross ball towards Les Bailey. Les Bailey powers a header at goal but Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson is on top of it.
45.00
0-1Scott Joachim comes in with a late challenge on Les Bailey. The referee calls over Scott Joachim and warns him to calm down! Les Bailey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
47.02
Simon Knapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Robinson. Damien Robinson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Russell Nelson.
53.51
Pedro Zúñiga comes in with a late challenge on Gareth Bastin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gareth Bastin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.12
Simon Knapp knocks the ball forward to Damien Robinson. Damien Robinson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
55.26
Joseph Billong chips the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.51
Brian Franco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko whips in a cross ball towards Damien Robinson. Damien Robinson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stefaan Jurion manages to gather it comfortably.
60.48
Godwin Aliyu makes a simple pass to Andrei Baicu. Andrei Baicu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko knocks in a cross ball towards Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
61.26
Simon Knapp chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Robinson. Damien Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Stefaan Jurion!
63.34
Matt Rankin takes it forward alone. Matt Rankin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko lofts in a cross ball towards Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stefaan Jurion manages to gather it comfortably.
69.01
Pedro Zúñiga knocks the ball forward to Damien Robinson. Damien Robinson goes all the way! Damien Robinson shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.32
Scott Joachim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Zúñiga. Pedro Zúñiga sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Zúñiga whips in a cross ball towards Damien Robinson. Damien Robinson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Stefaan Jurion manages to keep it out.
77.33
Joseph Billong chips the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson who gathers it comfortably.
78.01
Matt Rankin comes in with a late challenge on Les Bailey. The referee calls over Matt Rankin and warns him to calm down! Les Bailey runs off the knock.
79.47
0-1Isaac Junior catches Yevhen Kryvenko on the ankles. Isaac Junior is shown the yellow card! Yevhen Kryvenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.41
Joseph Billong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Godwin Aliyu.
83.16
Simon Knapp chips the ball to his team mate, Yuu Ishigawa. Yuu Ishigawa whips in a cross ball towards Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.35
1-1Aston Villa are easily keeping Chelsea at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
28.7%
46.2%
25%
Scorers