Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle
Astor JamesAstor James Steven Pedlow Steven Pedlow
Piotr DeynaP. Deyna75
G
1captain
G
78Yves-A. DufresnesY. Dufresnes
Nick MeijerN. Meijer70
D
2
D
69David McgrealD. Mcgreal
Sebastian RosadoS. Rosado74
D
3
D
78Gustavo SantosG. Santos
Claus MyssingC. Myssing72
D
4
D
75Gary JamesG. James
Silvio GuillenS. Guillen75
M
5
M
81Mast H. OkparaM. Okpara
Stefan FriedmannS. Friedmann69
M
6
M
81Bakary BahB. Bah
Christian LowryC. Lowry73
M
7
M
79Dave GreavesD. Greaves
Hachemi RahmaniH. Rahmani78
M
captain8
M
82P. Gilberto FanesiP. Fanesi
Jaime QuaresmaJ. Quaresma74
A
9
A
80Eugenio JimenezE. Jimenez
Gialuca PandolfiG. Pandolfi80
A
10
A
82Joaquín PachecoJ. Pacheco
Alfredo MenendezA. Menendez66
A
11
A
72Garry SounessG. Souness
 
Nikolas BorchardN. Borchard73
D
12
D
78Jaime SullivanJ. Sullivan
Ivan DublinI. Dublin67
M
13
M
83Felipe DíazF. Díaz
Sjaak MaasS. Maas74
A
14
A
76Ian GalliI. Galli

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Plymouth Argyle. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chelsea and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the first half underway!
2.53
David Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Fanesi. P. Gilberto Fanesi kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Souness. Garry Souness shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
4.44
Sebastian Rosado makes a simple pass to Stefan Friedmann. Stefan Friedmann knocks the ball forward to Gialuca Pandolfi. Gialuca Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.54
Mast H. Okpara chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco flicks the ball with his head. Joaquín Pacheco scores for Plymouth Argyle!!
9.26
Mast H. Okpara advances with the ball. Mast H. Okpara threads the ball through to Garry Souness but he's offside!
15.11
P. Gilberto Fanesi receives the ball from a throw-in from Bakary Bah. With some swift thinking, P. Gilberto Fanesi plays the ball forward to Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez edges inside the box! Eugenio Jimenez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but Piotr Deyna is on top of it.
20.53
P. Gilberto Fanesi sees Eugenio Jimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Jimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness but the linesman indicates offside!
21.34
Nick Meijer flicks a high ball forward to Christian Lowry who takes it down. Christian Lowry hits a low pass to Gialuca Pandolfi. Gialuca Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Quaresma. With a superhuman jump, Jaime Quaresma connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jaime Quaresma!
26.22
Hachemi Rahmani threads a neat ball through to Gialuca Pandolfi. Gialuca Pandolfi shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Yves-A. Dufresnes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.01
It's a corner kick. Hachemi Rahmani kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Claus Myssing shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
34.04
Claus Myssing pushes mid-way up the pitch. Claus Myssing plays the ball forward to Gialuca Pandolfi. Gialuca Pandolfi whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Yves-A. Dufresnes.
36.50
Joaquín Pacheco catches Nick Meijer on the ankles. Joaquín Pacheco is given a warning by the referee! Nick Meijer runs off the knock.
38.12
Garry Souness comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Rosado. Garry Souness is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Rosado runs off the knock.
39.12
Claus Myssing barges into Eugenio Jimenez. Claus Myssing is warned by the referee! Eugenio Jimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.51
Sebastian Rosado makes a strong solo run forward. Sebastian Rosado kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez shoots from 25 yards but Yves-A. Dufresnes is on top of his game. Good save!
45.00
Silvio Guillen makes a probing pass to Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Chelsea kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Gustavo Santos flicks a high pass forward. Dave Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Greaves makes a probing pass to Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Piotr Deyna manages to gather it easily.
51.51
Stefan Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Gialuca Pandolfi controls it well on his chest. Gialuca Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.14
Gustavo Santos passes the ball forward to Mast H. Okpara. Mast H. Okpara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.22
Stefan Friedmann knocks the ball forward to Gialuca Pandolfi. Gialuca Pandolfi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.13
Silvio Guillen chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez knocks in a cross ball towards Gialuca Pandolfi. Gialuca Pandolfi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Gustavo Santos's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
56.28
Hachemi Rahmani takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nick Meijer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it is deflected wide by Gary James.
57.57
It's a corner kick. Hachemi Rahmani loops the ball over to the far post. Yves-A. Dufresnes drops low and scoops up the ball.
59.32
Sebastian Rosado makes a simple pass to Hachemi Rahmani. Hachemi Rahmani runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hachemi Rahmani whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
60.06
Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Jaime Sullivan replacing David Mcgreal .
61.13
P. Gilberto Fanesi hacks Stefan Friedmann from behind! P. Gilberto Fanesi is shown the yellow card! Stefan Friedmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.42
With some swift thinking, Bakary Bah plays the ball forward to Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez plays a quick one-two with Garry Souness and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Jimenez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Piotr Deyna is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.33
Stefan Friedmann flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Jaime Quaresma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jaime Quaresma!
72.04
Sebastian Rosado hits a low pass to Christian Lowry. Christian Lowry knocks the ball forward to Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gustavo Santos.
73.06
Bakary Bah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.28
Chelsea have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Borchard replacing Nick Meijer, Ivan Dublin replacing Hachemi Rahmani and Sjaak Maas replacing Alfredo Menendez .
78.30
Sebastian Rosado knocks the ball forward to Silvio Guillen. Silvio Guillen sees Sjaak Maas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sjaak Maas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.42
Gustavo Santos flicks a high pass forward. Dave Greaves collects the pass. Dave Greaves makes a simple pass to Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco shoots from 20 yards. Piotr Deyna gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
85.09
Mast H. Okpara hacks Ivan Dublin from behind! The referee calls over Mast H. Okpara and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Dublin runs off the knock.
89.57
Seeing Dave Greaves's attacking run, Bakary Bah quickly throws the ball into his path. Dave Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Souness. Garry Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Pacheco but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Plymouth Argyle
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
33.3%
42.9%
23.8%

Scorers
Jaime Quaresma 21, 66
Joaquín Pacheco 7
Eugenio Jimenez 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Jimenez of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Piotr Deyna (GK)
7
2.Nick Meijer (DEF)
6
3.Sebastian Rosado (DEF)
7
4.Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
5.Silvio Guillen (MID)
6
6.Stefan Friedmann (MID)
7
7.Christian Lowry (MID)
6
8.Hachemi Rahmani (MID)
6
9.Jaime Quaresma (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Gialuca Pandolfi (ATT)
7
11.Alfredo Menendez (ATT)
6
 
12.Nikolas Borchard (DEF)
6
13.Ivan Dublin (MID)
6
14.Sjaak Maas (ATT)
6

1.Yves-A. Dufresnes (GK)
7
2.David Mcgreal (DEF)
6
3.Gustavo Santos (DEF)
6
4.Gary James (DEF)
6
5.Mast H. Okpara (MID)yellow card
6
6.Bakary Bah (MID)
6
7.Dave Greaves (MID)
6
8.P. Gilberto Fanesi (MID)yellow card
6
9.Eugenio Jimenez (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Joaquín Pacheco (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Garry Souness (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Jaime Sullivan (DEF)
6
13.Felipe Díaz (MID)
0
14.Ian Galli (ATT)
0