Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 19,241 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.
0.00
The first half starts with Charlton Athletic kicking off!
2.40
Richard Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendonca. Mick Dyer barges into Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
10.28
Kees van den Berg sees a break and surges forward. Kees van den Berg rushes past Noel Ferdinand! Kees van den Berg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Facundo Negron is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.11
Without breaking stride, Richard Milligan plays the ball forward to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.28
Richard Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Henry Edghill controls it well on his chest. Henry Edghill plays a scrappy one-two with Stanley Mendonca and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Henry Edghill provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Wes Monk had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
26.31
Kees van den Berg knocks the ball forward to Henry Adams. Henry Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dion Roberts.
27.22
Mick Dyer barges into Stanley Mendonca. The referee calls over Mick Dyer and shows him a yellow card! Stanley Mendonca runs off the knock.
28.58
Anthony Keegan hacks Dennis Haynes from behind! Anthony Keegan is warned by the referee! Dennis Haynes runs off the knock.
30.24
Sol Rodgers barges into Steffen Halle. The referee warns Sol Rodgers to calm down! Steffen Halle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.02
Daguyl Dufresnes picks a pass forward to Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino advances inside the box! Felipe Marcelino tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.12
Sol Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Kees van den Berg. Kees van den Berg threads a neat ball through to Henry Adams. Henry Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.31
Moustapha Abdellaoui flicks a high ball forward to Richard Milligan who takes it down. Richard Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hapgood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Hapgood shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Charlton Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Chelsea kick off!
49.22
Richard Milligan threads a neat ball through to Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle shoots from 20 yards. Steffen Halle scores for Charlton Athletic!!
55.32
Richard Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hapgood controls it well on his chest. Duncan Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle connects with a diving header. Daniele Shaw steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
59.11
Sol Rodgers knocks the ball to his team mate, Daguyl Dufresnes. Daguyl Dufresnes makes a probing pass to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.24
Chelsea have made a substitution with Julian Hierro replacing Daguyl Dufresnes .
61.32
Dennis Haynes flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hapgood who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hapgood shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
69.51
Bernd Sindelar hits a low pass to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Wes Monk!
72.54
Sol Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Keegan who brings the ball under control. Anthony Keegan knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Henry Adams. Henry Adams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Facundo Negron didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.57
Noel Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
78.08
Anthony Keegan threads the ball through to Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moustapha Abdellaoui.
79.52
Dennis Haynes makes a probing pass to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill edges inside the box! Henry Edghill shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wes Monk gets down and covers it.
81.19
Dennis Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
83.23
Kees van den Berg takes it forward alone. Kees van den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.27
Richard Milligan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Wes Monk punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
28.6%
45.5%
26%
Scorers
Kees van den Berg 10 Felipe Marcelino 32 Carlos Serrano 83 | Steffen Halle 14, 49 Henry Edghill 18 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kees van den Berg of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
1. | Wes Monk (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Daniele Shaw (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Sol Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Mick Dyer (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Mervin Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Anthony Keegan (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Kees van den Berg (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | Daguyl Dufresnes (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Henry Adams (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Felipe Marcelino (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Carlos Serrano (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Darius Shields (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Andre Vieira (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Julian Hierro (MID) | 6 |
1. | Facundo Negron (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Dion Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Bernd Sindelar (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Noel Ferdinand (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Moustapha Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Dennis Haynes (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Richard Milligan (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Duncan Hapgood (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Stanley Mendonca (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Henry Edghill (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Steffen Halle (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
12. | Craig Wetherall (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Nicky Wise (MID) | 0 | |
14. | George Priestley (MID) | 0 |