Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Computer Player Computer Player
Wes MonkW. Monk69
G
1
G
69Franck MichelF. Michel
Stanley WalshS. Walsh63
D
2captain
D
75Damien DuberryD. Duberry
Sol RodgersS. Rodgers71
D
captain3
D
69Malcolm ToddM. Todd
Mervin EhioguM. Ehiogu68
D
4
D
60George PlowrightG. Plowright
Kelvin JeffersK. Jeffers68
D
5
M
84Francis DefoeF. Defoe
Robbie WrightR. Wright73
M
6
M
76Shaun BurbageS. Burbage
Kees van den BergK. van den Berg69
M
7
M
69Damien CotteeD. Cottee
Ali MacéA. Macé72
M
8
M
65Winston LarosW. Laros
Henry AdamsH. Adams69
A
9
A
65Eddie WilliamsE. Williams
Fabian JonesF. Jones71
A
10
A
63Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone
Carlos SerranoC. Serrano72
A
11
A
62Robbie BoatengR. Boateng
 
Darius ShieldsD. Shields70
D
12
G
63Sol RodgersS. Rodgers
Alexander UnsworthA. Unsworth66
A
13
D
59Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg
Anthony KeeganA. Keegan66
M
14
A
56Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 19,611 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.


0.00
Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.52
Robbie Wright flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Serrano controls it well on his chest. Carlos Serrano shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.14
Shaun Burbage barges into Mervin Ehiogu. Shaun Burbage is warned by the referee! Mervin Ehiogu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.01
Ali Macé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.43
Robbie Wright flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Jones who takes it down. Fabian Jones knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.25
Ali Macé knocks the ball forward to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones finds some space and shoots from distance but Franck Michel is on top of his game. Nice save!
27.20
Sol Rodgers hits a low pass to Robbie Wright. Robbie Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones makes a probing pass to Carlos Serrano but he's offside!
28.32
Ali Macé plays the ball forward to Henry Adams. Henry Adams advances inside the box! Henry Adams tries a spectacular strike but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
34.51
Kees van den Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Adams. With a superhuman jump, Henry Adams connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Franck Michel manages to gather it comfortably.
40.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Kees van den Berg plays the ball forward to Henry Adams. Henry Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Plowright.
42.27
Francis Defoe takes it forward alone. Francis Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Wes Monk reads it well. Great save!
44.25
Shaun Burbage threads a neat ball through to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Williams connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
48.35
Ali Macé advances with the ball. Ali Macé plays a one-two with Carlos Serrano and rushes in on goal... Ali Macé makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Franck Michel gets down and covers it.
49.53
George Plowright pushes up the pitch. George Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Stellone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
53.19
Kees van den Berg sees space and advances. Kees van den Berg cuts inside the box! Kees van den Berg tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
55.45
Damien Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Stellone collects the pass. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.08
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Keegan replacing Ali Macé and Alexander Unsworth replacing Henry Adams .
67.11
Damien Cottee threads the ball through to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.45
Damien Cottee chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
75.56
Mervin Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Robbie Wright. Robbie Wright flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Jones collects the pass. Fabian Jones finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Franck Michel had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
78.15
Robbie Wright runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robbie Wright plays a quick one-two with Alexander Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Robbie Wright rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Franck Michel effortlessly smothers it!
79.29
Sol Rodgers boots it upfield. Carlos Serrano shoots from 25 yards but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
81.30
Anthony Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Unsworth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones heads the ball goalwards. Franck Michel punches it away to safety.
83.34
With a delightful solo run, Damien Cottee stretches the opposition's defence. Damien Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams makes a looping header on goal but somehow Wes Monk manages to keep it out.
84.46
Sol Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Keegan collects the pass. Anthony Keegan makes a probing pass to Fabian Jones. Fabian Jones runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fabian Jones provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
85.30
Anthony Keegan barges into Shaun Burbage. The referee calls over Anthony Keegan and warns him to calm down! Shaun Burbage hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Shaun Burbage controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng makes a looping header on goal. Wes Monk picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Middlesbrough
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
22.4%
44.7%
32.9%

Scorers
Carlos Serrano 3
Fabian Jones 76
Eddie Williams 44
Nicola Carlo Stellone 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Wright of Chelsea

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

1.Franck Michel (GK)
8
2.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Todd (DEF)
6
4.George Plowright (DEF)
6
5.Francis Defoe (MID)
6
6.Shaun Burbage (MID)
6
7.Damien Cottee (MID)
7
8.Winston Laros (MID)
6
9.Eddie Williams (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robbie Boateng (ATT)
7
 
12.Sol Rodgers (GK)
0
13.Harvey Goldberg (DEF)
0
14.Oliver Kirschner (ATT)
0