Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 20,401 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
0.00
0-0Chelsea start the match!
3.19
0-0Chris Mcgovern sees space and advances. With vision, Chris Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Scott Drake. Scott Drake shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
8.13
0-0Harris Gerritsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi whips in a cross ball towards Scott Drake. Scott Drake makes a deft header but Hákon Bjarnason is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
9.23
0-0Joe Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg tries a spectacular long range effort but Jose Fortes Molina reads it well. Excellent keeping!
12.35
1-0Andreas Dahlin plays the ball forward to Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller kicks a strong pass forward to Hákon Bjarnason. Hákon Bjarnason whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.15
1-0Harris Gerritsen catches Emile Barrett on the ankles. Harris Gerritsen is shown the yellow card! Emile Barrett gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.31
Graeme Harrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Drake. Scott Drake makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.52
Andreas Dahlin sees space and advances. Andreas Dahlin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez plays a quick one-two with Abel Castro and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Hernandez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Gemmill with no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
36.17
2-1Hákon Bjarnason catches Harris Gerritsen in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Hákon Bjarnason to come over. It's a red card!! Harris Gerritsen is a little dazed but should be okay.
38.52
Harris Gerritsen threads the ball through to Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.19
2-1Stan Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andreas Dahlin.
45.00
Andreas Dahlin knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
47.02
Harris Gerritsen plays the ball forward to Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
48.23
Mark Magoni flicks a high pass forward. Joe Plowright collects the pass. Joe Plowright threads a neat ball through to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Molina who gathers it comfortably.
49.11
Emile Barrett threads the ball through to Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Craig Gemmill picks it out of the air!
53.52
Graeme Harrison flicks a high ball forward to Stan Ljungberg who takes it down. Stan Ljungberg sees Scott Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Molina who gathers it comfortably.
57.10
Mark Magoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Plowright. With vision, Joe Plowright plays the ball forward to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen shoots from outside the area. Jose Fortes Molina gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
59.43
2-1Chelsea are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
60.48
2-1Chelsea have made a substitution with Yuri Yashin replacing Rodolfo Hernandez .
61.57
Xavier Miller knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.42
Chris Mcgovern sees Stan Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Ljungberg tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Molina effortlessly smothers it!
67.07
Eduardo Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Craig Gemmill manages to gather it easily.
72.16
Chris Mcgovern takes it forward alone. Chris Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
77.39
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Rui Vieira replacing Andreas Dahlin and Graeme Le Tissier replacing Xavier Miller .Sunderland have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Moffat replacing Fabio Regonesi, Kai Götz replacing Paul Ferguson and Michael Adams replacing Scott Drake .
78.46
Abel Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Magoni.
89.22
Joe Plowright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
Sunderland are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
25.7%
45.9%
28.4%
Scorers
| Rodolfo Hernandez 12, 31 Abel Castro 62 | Scott Drake 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Hernandez of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Fortes Molina (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andreas Dahlin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Matthew Gyan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thierry Etherington (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Xavier Miller (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hákon Bjarnason (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Emile Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Abel Castro (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Rodolfo Hernandez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eduardo Dominguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rui Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Graeme Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Yuri Yashin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Craig Gemmill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mark Magoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Mcgovern (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Graeme Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harris Gerritsen (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Stan Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joe Plowright (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fabio Regonesi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Drake (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Carlton Moffat (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Michael Adams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kai Götz (ATT) | 6 | |