Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     SouthamptonSouthampton
Sandra HurleySandra Hurley Paul Mc cain Paul Mc cain
Rio GodberR. Godber36
G
1
G
68Tore Andre KvarmeT. Kvarme
Marek GadochaM. Gadocha62
D
2
D
74Marcel LatuheruM. Latuheru
Nicolas PadillaN. Padilla68
D
3
D
71Garba YekiniG. Yekini
Andres CarranzaA. Carranza71
D
4
D
72Andre BarbosaA. Barbosa
J-David CastroJ. Castro74
D
5
M
64Diaw LopezD. Lopez
Paul LightfootP. Lightfoot70
M
6
M
75Neil GallacherN. Gallacher
Francisco MartinF. Martin70
M
7captain
M
71Eduardo VidalE. Vidal
Abassi JaurèsA. Jaurès76
M
8
M
69Alec StrachanA. Strachan
Francis BeattieF. Beattie73
M
9
A
73Seth AndertonS. Anderton
Luke WrightL. Wright74
A
captain10
A
58Norman GalliN. Galli
Steed BurleS. Burle74
A
11
A
81Alpay IzzetA. Izzet
 
Harry GowerH. Gower71
G
12
D
60Hugo FarinosH. Farinos
Scott BlakeS. Blake43
D
13
M
63Arthurt RibeiroA. Ribeiro
Arthur MaddisonA. Maddison55
M
14
M
56Isaiah MurrayI. Murray

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Southampton. A crowd of 20,760 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Kelly.


0.00
Southampton kick off the first half!
6.56
Diaw Lopez hits a low pass to Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Godber who gathers it comfortably.
9.41
With a delightful solo run, Alec Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.27
Garba Yekini flicks a high pass forward to Diaw Lopez who brings the ball under control. Diaw Lopez threads a neat ball through to Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Padilla.
16.08
Diaw Lopez clumsily knocks into Abassi Jaurès. The referee calls over Diaw Lopez and warns him to calm down! Abassi Jaurès runs off the knock.
22.20
Neil Gallacher makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.49
Francisco Martin decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Burle. Steed Burle connects with a diving header. Tore Andre Kvarme didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.57
Nicolas Padilla barges into Alpay Izzet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alpay Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.26
Neil Gallacher sees Seth Anderton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Anderton cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Seth Anderton provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.27
Neil Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Martin. The referee warns Neil Gallacher to calm down! Francisco Martin stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Marcel Latuheru deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Galli. Norman Galli makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Chelsea kick off and get the second half underway!
47.08
Andre Barbosa boots it upfield. Seth Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Rio Godber!
53.54
Eduardo Vidal hits a low pass to Norman Galli. Norman Galli edges inside the box! Norman Galli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Norman Galli scores for Southampton!!
59.27
Andre Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Seth Anderton controls it well on his chest. Seth Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.30
Southampton appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.43
Eduardo Vidal threads a neat ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Padilla.
65.22
Alec Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Godber who gathers it comfortably.
66.03
Marek Gadocha makes a beautiful solo run. Marek Gadocha advances with the ball. Marek Gadocha lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Wright. Andre Barbosa catches Luke Wright on the ankles. Luke Wright appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
72.10
Seth Anderton barges into Paul Lightfoot. Seth Anderton is shown the yellow card! Paul Lightfoot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.17
Seeing a gap ahead, J-David Castro plays the ball forward to Francisco Martin. Francisco Martin passes the ball forward to Steed Burle. Steed Burle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garba Yekini.
75.45
Paul Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Wright. Luke Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Burle. Steed Burle outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
79.30
Abassi Jaurès hacks Alec Strachan from behind! The referee warns Abassi Jaurès to calm down! Alec Strachan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.21
J-David Castro makes a strong solo run forward. J-David Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Steed Burle. Steed Burle whips in a cross ball towards Luke Wright. Luke Wright rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Garba Yekini clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Southampton
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.8%
65.2%
Play Area
33.3%
46.4%
20.3%

Scorers
Seth Anderton 33
Norman Galli 45, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Norman Galli of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Rio Godber (GK)
6
2.Marek Gadocha (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Padilla (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Andres Carranza (DEF)
6
5.J-David Castro (DEF)
6
6.Paul Lightfoot (MID)
6
7.Francisco Martin (MID)
6
8.Abassi Jaurès (MID)
5
9.Francis Beattie (MID)
6
10.Luke Wright (ATT)
6
11.Steed Burle (ATT)
6
 
12.Harry Gower (GK)
0
13.Scott Blake (DEF)
0
14.Arthur Maddison (MID)
0

1.Tore Andre Kvarme (GK)
6
2.Marcel Latuheru (DEF)
6
3.Garba Yekini (DEF)
6
4.Andre Barbosa (DEF)
6
5.Diaw Lopez (MID)
7
6.Neil Gallacher (MID)
7
7.Eduardo Vidal (MID)
8
8.Alec Strachan (MID)
6
9.Seth Anderton (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Norman Galli (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Farinos (DEF)
0
13.Arthurt Ribeiro (MID)
0
14.Isaiah Murray (MID)
0