Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 17,350 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.


0.00
Chelsea start the match!
2.30
Quim Varela makes an attacking run forward. Quim Varela tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
4.15
Kees van den Berg comes in with a late challenge on Richard Lisbie. Kees van den Berg is given a warning by the referee! Richard Lisbie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.07
Daguyl Dufresnes flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Marcelino who brings the ball neatly under control. Felipe Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.52
Richard Lisbie barges into Daguyl Dufresnes. The referee calls over Richard Lisbie and shows him a yellow card! Daguyl Dufresnes runs off the knock.
14.13
Stephen Matteo barges into Darius Shields. Stephen Matteo is warned by the referee! Darius Shields carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.32
Richard Lisbie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
16.13
David Joseph breaks forward. David Joseph makes an attacking run forward. David Joseph advances inside the box! David Joseph takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
20.44
Richard Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo heads the ball goalwards. Wes Monk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.37
Billy Bower makes an attacking run forward. Billy Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Matteo but the linesman indicates offside!
26.24
Duarte Soares makes a simple pass to Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Stanley Cole and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephen Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
34.02
Daguyl Dufresnes comes in with a late challenge on Billy Bower. The referee calls over Daguyl Dufresnes and shows him a yellow card! Billy Bower runs off the knock.
36.07
Daguyl Dufresnes kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Adams. Henry Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.57
Julian Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Adams. Henry Adams tries a spectacular strike but somehow Alexander Regnault manages to keep it out.
45.00
Richard Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo passes the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Darius Shields clumsily knocks into Michael Sadane. Penalty not given!!
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. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
49.32
Daguyl Dufresnes flicks a high pass forward. Henry Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Adams skips past David Joseph! Henry Adams muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Alexander Regnault is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.27
Chelsea have made a substitution with Anthony Keegan replacing Kees van den Berg .Sunderland have made a substitution with Titus Froggatt replacing Stephen Matteo .
61.33
Julian Medina breaks forward. Julian Medina plays the ball forward to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.46
Quim Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.02
Billy Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
73.53
Quim Varela clumsily knocks into Anthony Keegan. Quim Varela is warned by the referee! Anthony Keegan runs off the knock.
75.28
Anthony Keegan knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Regnault who gathers it comfortably.
78.20
Daguyl Dufresnes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daguyl Dufresnes passes the ball forward but Felipe Marcelino is offside!
83.02
Mick Dyer makes a simple pass to Julian Hierro. Julian Hierro threads a neat ball through to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
84.27
Quim Varela flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Cole holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Cole passes the ball forward but Michael Sadane is offside!
89.35
Anthony Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Marcelino collects the pass. Felipe Marcelino finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
27%
45.9%
27%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry Adams of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Wes Monk (GK)
7
2.Darius Shields (DEF)
6
3.Sol Rodgers (DEF)
6
4.Mick Dyer (DEF)
6
5.Mervin Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6.Julian Hierro (MID)
6
7.Daguyl Dufresnes (MID)yellow card
8
8.Kees van den Berg (MID)
6
9.Henry Adams (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Felipe Marcelino (ATT)
7
11.Carlos Serrano (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Daniele Shaw (DEF)
0
13.Andre Vieira (ATT)
0
14.Anthony Keegan (MID)
6

1.Alexander Regnault (GK)
7
2.Duarte Soares (DEF)
6
3.David Joseph (DEF)
8
4.Julian Medina (DEF)
7
5.Quim Varela (MID)
7
6.Richard Lisbie (MID)yellow card
7
7.Billy Bower (MID)
6
8.Kai Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
9.Stephen Matteo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stanley Cole (ATT)
6
11.Michael Sadane (ATT)
7
 
12.Rio Salako (MID)
0
13.Kevin Marshall (MID)
0
14.Titus Froggatt (ATT)
6