Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     WatfordWatford
Sandra HurleySandra Hurley Scott Tubbritt Scott Tubbritt
Harry GowerH. Gower71
G
1
G
76Mathias LiedholmM. Liedholm
Marek GadochaM. Gadocha62
D
2
D
69Dianboto Esceth-NziD. Esceth-Nzi
Jan HuizinghJ. Huizingh49
D
3
D
72Daniel J. NordqvistD. Nordqvist
J-David CastroJ. Castro74
D
4
D
75Elvis Di VenanzioE. Di Venanzio
Paul LightfootP. Lightfoot70
M
5
D
76Fabio BobanF. Boban
Abassi JaurèsA. Jaurès76
M
captain6captain
M
70Rodrigo CamposR. Campos
Francisco MartinF. Martin70
M
7
M
75Adam LightfootA. Lightfoot
Arthur MaddisonA. Maddison55
M
8
M
70Antonio SuarezA. Suarez
Francis BeattieF. Beattie73
M
9
A
69Rudy MacquetR. Macquet
Duccio Di VenanzioD. Di Venanzio72
A
10
A
67Daguyl DurixD. Durix
Steed BurleS. Burle74
A
11
A
70Ross RobsonR. Robson
 
Rio GodberR. Godber36
G
12
G
26Vladimir ZilicV. Zilic
Andres CarranzaA. Carranza71
D
13
M
42Neil McGroryN. McGrory
Luke WrightL. Wright74
A
14
A
38Ottavio AmbrosettiO. Ambrosetti

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Watford. A crowd of 20,046 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.


0.00
Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
3.14
Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward to Daguyl Durix who brings the ball under control. Daguyl Durix controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
4.19
Rodrigo Campos passes the ball forward to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Daguyl Durix. Some silky footwork from Daguyl Durix provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Harry Gower. What a great pair of hands!
8.50
Francis Beattie makes a probing pass to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Burle. Dianboto Esceth-Nzi clumsily knocks into Steed Burle. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
9.52
Abassi Jaurès chips the ball to his team mate, Steed Burle. Steed Burle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elvis Di Venanzio.
10.25
Dianboto Esceth-Nzi passes the ball forward to Adam Lightfoot. Adam Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Macquet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rudy Macquet whips in a cross ball towards Ross Robson. Ross Robson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Harry Gower manages to gather it.
12.09
J-David Castro brings the ball forward. J-David Castro sees Steed Burle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steed Burle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dianboto Esceth-Nzi.
14.21
Elvis Di Venanzio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Lightfoot. Adam Lightfoot threads the ball through to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.04
Arthur Maddison flicks a high pass forward. Steed Burle controls it well on his chest. Steed Burle knocks the ball forward to Duccio Di Venanzio but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.07
Adam Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Daguyl Durix holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daguyl Durix shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.47
Rodrigo Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix plays a one-two with Rudy Macquet and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Daguyl Durix provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Harry Gower!
28.56
Paul Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steed Burle. Steed Burle shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Chelsea are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.31
Dianboto Esceth-Nzi threads a neat ball through to Antonio Suarez. Antonio Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Robson. Ross Robson advances inside the box! Ross Robson shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.53
Rodrigo Campos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Campos shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.23
Marek Gadocha deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Lightfoot. Paul Lightfoot laces a through ball forward to Steed Burle. Steed Burle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.41
Adam Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix passes the ball forward to Rudy Macquet. Rudy Macquet shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Watford have changed their lineup with Ottavio Ambrosetti replacing Rudy Macquet.

45.00
Watford start the second half!
51.48
Rodrigo Campos hacks Francis Beattie from behind! The referee calls over Rodrigo Campos and warns him to calm down! Francis Beattie runs off the knock.
53.42
Showing composure, Jan Huizingh picks a pass forward to Paul Lightfoot. Paul Lightfoot makes a probing pass to Steed Burle. Steed Burle knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Mathias Liedholm manages to gather it comfortably.
54.26
Rodrigo Campos catches Arthur Maddison on the ankles. The referee brings Rodrigo Campos to one side and gives him another warning! Arthur Maddison stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.08
Adam Lightfoot sees a break and surges forward. Adam Lightfoot plays a quick one-two with Daguyl Durix and rushes in on goal... Adam Lightfoot takes a shot at goal. Adam Lightfoot scores for Watford!!
59.52
Rodrigo Campos makes a simple pass to Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix finds some space and shoots from distance. Harry Gower gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
63.23
Jan Huizingh makes a probing pass to Francis Beattie. Francis Beattie knocks the ball forward to Steed Burle. Steed Burle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.47
Arthur Maddison sees Steed Burle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steed Burle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathias Liedholm who gathers it comfortably.
77.31
Daniel J. Nordqvist darts forward. Daniel J. Nordqvist laces a through ball forward to Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Ambrosetti but the linesman indicates offside!
78.22
Adam Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Ross Robson. Ross Robson puts a great ball through. Ottavio Ambrosetti runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.30
Steed Burle hacks Fabio Boban from behind! The referee warns Steed Burle to calm down! Fabio Boban stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.29
Adam Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Ambrosetti. Ottavio Ambrosetti knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Harry Gower manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.56
Elvis Di Venanzio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Lightfoot. Adam Lightfoot knocks the ball forward to Daguyl Durix. Daguyl Durix lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Robson. Ross Robson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Harry Gower manages to keep it out.
90.00
Paul Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel J. Nordqvist.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Watford
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30%
44.4%
25.6%

Scorers
Rudy Macquet 14
Adam Lightfoot 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Lightfoot of Watford

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

1.Mathias Liedholm (GK)
6
2.Dianboto Esceth-Nzi (DEF)
6
3.Daniel J. Nordqvist (DEF)
6
4.Elvis Di Venanzio (DEF)
6
5.Fabio Boban (DEF)
6
6.Rodrigo Campos (MID)
6
7.Adam Lightfoot (MID)goal scored
9
8.Antonio Suarez (MID)
6
9.Rudy Macquet (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Daguyl Durix (ATT)
7
11.Ross Robson (ATT)
6
 
12.Vladimir Zilic (GK)
0
13.Neil McGrory (MID)
0
14.Ottavio Ambrosetti (ATT)
6