Match Report


ChesterfieldChesterfield     ChelseaChelsea
Computer Player Computer Player Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Harry CarterH. Carter74
G
1
G
69Wes MonkW. Monk
Nicky EtheringtonN. Etherington64
D
2
D
70Darius ShieldsD. Shields
Morris LloydM. Lloyd64
D
3
D
71Sol RodgersS. Rodgers
Seth HibbsS. Hibbs64
D
captain4captain
D
68Mervin EhioguM. Ehiogu
Regis CondiR. Condi74
M
5
D
68Kelvin JeffersK. Jeffers
Jason FoxJ. Fox73
M
6
M
66Anthony KeeganA. Keegan
Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan72
M
7
M
69Kees van den BergK. van den Berg
Daguyl DufresnesD. Dufresnes67
M
8
M
72Ali MacéA. Macé
Cosmin HagiC. Hagi70
A
9
A
69Henry AdamsH. Adams
Noel WestwoodN. Westwood70
A
10
A
71Felipe MarcelinoF. Marcelino
Anthony MatthewsA. Matthews68
A
11
A
72Carlos SerranoC. Serrano
 
Frank VickersF. Vickers67
A
12
D
63Stanley WalshS. Walsh
Scott ScalesS. Scales65
M
13
A
66Alexander UnsworthA. Unsworth
Jamie WeirJ. Weir65
M
14
M
64Julian HierroJ. Hierro

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 18,279 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
3.46
Sol Rodgers hits a low pass to Ali Macé. Ali Macé flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Marcelino collects the pass. Felipe Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.39
Ali Macé runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ali Macé sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
9.52
Mervin Ehiogu catches Noel Westwood on the ankles. Mervin Ehiogu is warned by the referee! Noel Westwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.12
Ali Macé advances with the ball. Ali Macé cuts inside the box! Ali Macé muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Harry Carter.
13.21
Corner kick to Chelsea. Ali Macé plays it to the far post. Darius Shields comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies wide!
27.33
Jason Fox runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Fox whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Wes Monk!
28.23
Ali Macé flicks a high pass forward to Henry Adams who brings the ball under control. Henry Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.53
Kees van den Berg hits a low pass to Henry Adams. Henry Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano beats his man to it with a header. Harry Carter comfortably picks it out of the air!
36.21
Jason Fox makes a simple pass to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Wes Monk didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.11
Darius Shields makes a simple pass to Anthony Keegan. Anthony Keegan threads a neat ball through to Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. With a superhuman jump, Carlos Serrano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Harry Carter.
42.33
With a delightful solo run, Anthony Keegan stretches the opposition's defence. Anthony Keegan threads a neat ball through to Henry Adams. Henry Adams shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Under pressure, Seth Hibbs clears the ball far upfield. Noel Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chesterfield appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chesterfield kick off!
47.02
Nicholas Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
49.14
Mervin Ehiogu flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Keegan who takes it down. Anthony Keegan makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Keegan passes the ball forward but Henry Adams is offside!
51.50
Nicholas Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.27
Kees van den Berg flicks a high pass forward. Henry Adams controls it well on his chest. Henry Adams controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Carlos Serrano through on goal. Carlos Serrano rockets a shot on goal but somehow Harry Carter manages to keep it out.
59.29
Ali Macé makes a simple pass to Henry Adams. Henry Adams plays a scrappy one-two with Felipe Marcelino and advances towards the goal... Henry Adams side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Harry Carter. What a save!
60.51
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Julian Hierro replacing Ali Macé and Alexander Unsworth replacing Henry Adams .
61.58
Nicholas Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews sees Cosmin Hagi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Cosmin Hagi rockets a shot on goal but somehow Wes Monk manages to keep it out.
72.53
Daguyl Dufresnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews connects with a diving header. The keeper, Wes Monk, sees it late!! Goal for Chesterfield! That brings them back into the game!
75.52
Seth Hibbs comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Serrano. Seth Hibbs is warned by the referee! Carlos Serrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.41
Kees van den Berg runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kees van den Berg shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Harry Carter.
83.09
Morris Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Jason Fox collects the pass. Jason Fox threads a neat ball through to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi plays a one-two with Noel Westwood and advances towards the goal... Cosmin Hagi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but is denied by Wes Monk. Excellent save.
85.46
Kees van den Berg threads the ball through to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.45
Kees van den Berg makes a simple pass to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano plays a quick one-two with Alexander Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Carlos Serrano provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Harry Carter!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chesterfield

Chelsea
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
30.1%
44.1%
25.8%

Scorers
Anthony Matthews 73
Carlos Serrano 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Serrano of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Harry Carter (GK)
8
2.Nicky Etherington (DEF)
6
3.Morris Lloyd (DEF)
6
4.Seth Hibbs (DEF)
6
5.Regis Condi (MID)
6
6.Jason Fox (MID)
8
7.Nicholas Milligan (MID)
7
8.Daguyl Dufresnes (MID)
6
9.Cosmin Hagi (ATT)
7
10.Noel Westwood (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Matthews (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Frank Vickers (ATT)
0
13.Scott Scales (MID)
0
14.Jamie Weir (MID)
0

1.Wes Monk (GK)
8
2.Darius Shields (DEF)
6
3.Sol Rodgers (DEF)
6
4.Mervin Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5.Kelvin Jeffers (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Keegan (MID)
7
7.Kees van den Berg (MID)
7
8.Ali Macé (MID)
8
9.Henry Adams (ATT)
6
10.Felipe Marcelino (ATT)
7
11.Carlos Serrano (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Stanley Walsh (DEF)
0
13.Alexander Unsworth (ATT)
6
14.Julian Hierro (MID)
6