Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 18,499 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Sinclair.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Sinclair.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers start the match!
2.45
0-0Gareth Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna whips in a cross ball towards Peter George. Peter George outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
3.47
1-0Nikolas Borchard threads a neat ball through to Christian Lowry. Christian Lowry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Pandolfi. Gialuca Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball towards Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Sjaak Maas scores for Chelsea!!
9.01
1-0Christian Lowry knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Gialuca Pandolfi. Gialuca Pandolfi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Liam Shaw's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
10.42
1-0Silvio Guillen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Anthony Hapgood jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
15.05
James Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Peter George. Peter George shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.12
1-0Stefan Friedmann flicks a high pass forward to Sjaak Maas who brings the ball under control. Sjaak Maas plays a quick one-two with Jaime Quaresma and rushes in on goal... Sjaak Maas tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
18.28
Claus Myssing chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Friedmann. Stefan Friedmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Pandolfi. Gialuca Pandolfi lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma connects with a diving header. James Holloway manages to gather it.
21.33
1-0Silvio Guillen passes the ball forward to Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Salmon.
22.35
Christian Lowry darts forward. Christian Lowry shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
27.05
Robert Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Peter George who brings the ball under control. Peter George tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
33.34
Sebastian Rosado brings the ball forward. Sebastian Rosado changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Rosado lofts in a cross ball towards Gialuca Pandolfi. Gialuca Pandolfi powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
38.33
Sebastian Rosado flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Friedmann. Stefan Friedmann flicks a high ball forward to Sjaak Maas who takes it down. Sjaak Maas shoots from 20 yards. James Holloway comfortably gets down and covers it.
44.54
2-0Kew Jochemsen catches Sjaak Maas on the ankles. The referee calls over Kew Jochemsen and shows him a yellow card! Sjaak Maas runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
49.06
Liam Shaw hits a low pass to Robert Lawrence. Robert Lawrence makes a probing pass to Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
51.16
Ryouichi Akio hoofs the ball up the pitch. Peter George knocks in a cross ball towards Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
53.11
Sebastian Rosado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Guillen. Silvio Guillen decides to run forward with the ball. Silvio Guillen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.50
Robert Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna whips in a cross ball towards Peter George. Peter George directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
60.33
2-0Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Jonathan Dodd replacing Peter George and Craig Waters replacing Robert Lawrence .
61.42
Kew Jochemsen kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Waters. Craig Waters flicks a high pass forward. Salvador Serna collects the pass. Salvador Serna shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
66.39
Hachemi Rahmani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. James Holloway effortlessly gets down and covers it.
67.37
Sebastian Rosado makes a probing pass to Silvio Guillen. Silvio Guillen flicks a high ball forward to Sjaak Maas who takes it down. Sjaak Maas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Liam Shaw.
71.15
Stefan Friedmann plays the ball forward to Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas knocks the ball forward, putting Jaime Quaresma through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jaime Quaresma provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.56
Chelsea have made 3 substitutions with Simon Impey replacing Sebastian Rosado, Garry Glass replacing Stefan Friedmann and Ivan Dublin replacing Sjaak Maas and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation. Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Brendan Goldberg replacing Kew Jochemsen .
79.24
Craig Waters runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Waters finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
83.24
3-0Chelsea are in full control of this game.
87.58
Simon Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Glass. Garry Glass brings the ball forward. Garry Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Salmon.
90.00
Brendan Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Hapgood collects the pass. Anthony Hapgood makes a probing pass to Jonathan Dodd. Jonathan Dodd whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Serna. Salvador Serna beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Piotr Deyna keeps it out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
0
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
31.1%
40.5%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sjaak Maas of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Piotr Deyna (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Rosado (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Borchard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claus Myssing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hachemi Rahmani (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Silvio Guillen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Lowry (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Stefan Friedmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gialuca Pandolfi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jaime Quaresma (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sjaak Maas (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Simon Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Garry Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ivan Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | James Holloway (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Liam Shaw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ryouichi Akio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kew Jochemsen (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Des Salmon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Goldberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robert Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gareth Thompson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Anthony Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Salvador Serna (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter George (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Brendan Goldberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Dodd (ATT) | 6 | |