Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     ChelseaChelsea
Rik MontRik Mont Joe Summers Joe Summers
Wes EtheringtonW. Etherington78
G
1
G
68Jose Fortes MolinaJ. Molina
Siaka Kroupi-ZahiS. Kroupi-Zahi72
D
2
D
70Rui VieiraR. Vieira
Leon BeckhamL. Beckham71
D
3
D
74Matthew GyanM. Gyan
Spencer InsleyS. Insley71
D
4
D
76Andreas DahlinA. Dahlin
Scott GranvilleS. Granville74
D
captain5
M
69Dmitri KharineD. Kharine
Chris GeorgeC. George72
M
6
M
81Xavier MillerX. Miller
Paolo HurstP. Hurst64
M
7
M
81Emile BarrettE. Barrett
Simone DilisoS. Diliso79
A
8
M
70Edmundo GuardiolaE. Guardiola
Sora OgawaS. Ogawa79
A
9
A
71Abel CastroA. Castro
Alpay ÖzalanA. Özalan75
A
10captain
A
82Rodolfo HernandezR. Hernandez
Graham PetersG. Peters73
A
11
A
73Yuri YashinY. Yashin
 
Victor MonteroV. Montero71
D
12
D
75Thierry EtheringtonT. Etherington
Scott BanksS. Banks43
M
13
M
73Hákon BjarnasonH. Bjarnason
Darius LisbieD. Lisbie74
A
14
A
74Ivan HendrieI. Hendrie

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 16,892 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Fenton.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the match!
2.40
Leon Beckham flicks a high ball forward to Siaka Kroupi-Zahi who takes it down. Siaka Kroupi-Zahi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Peters. Graham Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Sora Ogawa. Sora Ogawa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Molina.
4.51
Andreas Dahlin barges into Alpay Özalan. Andreas Dahlin is shown the yellow card! Alpay Özalan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.55
Matthew Gyan receives the ball from a throw-in from Emile Barrett. Matthew Gyan flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Yashin who brings the ball under control. Yuri Yashin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Beckham.
14.43
Xavier Miller passes the ball forward to Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.43
Andreas Dahlin threads a neat ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.30
Xavier Miller makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
27.22
Chris George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sora Ogawa. Sora Ogawa knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Peters. Graham Peters fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.24
From the throw-in, Edmundo Guardiola picks out Emile Barrett. Emile Barrett plays the ball forward to Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin whips in a cross ball towards Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.31
Spencer Insley hits a low pass to Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.12
Emile Barrett makes a probing pass to Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller makes a simple pass, allowing Emile Barrett to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Emile Barrett provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.34
Rui Vieira laces a weighted ball forward to Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller sees space and advances. Xavier Miller lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.59
Paolo Hurst takes it forward alone. Paolo Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
42.53
Leon Beckham hits a low pass to Chris George. With a delightful solo run, Chris George stretches the opposition's defence. Chris George advances inside the box! Chris George comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Fortes Molina with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
45.00
Paolo Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Peters. Graham Peters shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea have changed their lineup with Ivan Hendrie replacing Abel Castro. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Chelsea kick off and get the second half underway!
47.30
Sora Ogawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Molina who gathers it comfortably.
48.09
Emile Barrett makes a simple pass to Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.58
Edmundo Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.10
Leon Beckham sees Paolo Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Sora Ogawa. Sora Ogawa makes a probing pass to Simone Diliso but he's offside!
60.08
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Darius Lisbie replacing Alpay Özalan .Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Thierry Etherington replacing Rui Vieira and Hákon Bjarnason replacing Dmitri Kharine .
61.17
Chris George threads a neat ball through to Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso whips in a cross ball towards Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jose Fortes Molina didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.50
Scott Granville threads a neat ball through to Chris George. Chris George flicks a high pass forward to Simone Diliso who brings the ball under control. Simone Diliso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Molina who gathers it comfortably.
66.39
Emile Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Wes Etherington. Excellent save.
67.37
Xavier Miller makes a high pass forward. Rodolfo Hernandez shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie makes a looping header on goal but Wes Etherington reads it well. Well saved!
71.43
Andreas Dahlin hits a low pass to Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Siaka Kroupi-Zahi.
75.27
Emile Barrett barges into Sora Ogawa. The referee warns Emile Barrett to calm down! Sora Ogawa runs off the knock.
78.57
Paolo Hurst hacks Rodolfo Hernandez from behind! The referee warns Paolo Hurst to calm down! Rodolfo Hernandez runs off the knock.
84.42
Edmundo Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Barrett. Emile Barrett sees space and advances. Emile Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola makes a looping header on goal but Wes Etherington reads it well. Great save!
85.34
Siaka Kroupi-Zahi threads a neat ball through to Chris George. Chris George sees Paolo Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Xavier Miller.
87.50
Emile Barrett makes a simple pass to Yuri Yashin. Yuri Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Etherington who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
32%
44%
24%

Scorers
Chris George 43
Xavier Miller 22
Rodolfo Hernandez 33
Ivan Hendrie 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Xavier Miller of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Wes Etherington (GK)
7
2.Siaka Kroupi-Zahi (DEF)
6
3.Leon Beckham (DEF)
7
4.Spencer Insley (DEF)
6
5.Scott Granville (DEF)
6
6.Chris George (MID)goal scored
8
7.Paolo Hurst (MID)
7
8.Simone Diliso (ATT)
6
9.Sora Ogawa (ATT)
6
10.Alpay Özalan (ATT)
6
11.Graham Peters (ATT)
6
 
12.Victor Montero (DEF)
0
13.Scott Banks (MID)
0
14.Darius Lisbie (ATT)
6

1.Jose Fortes Molina (GK)
7
2.Rui Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Matthew Gyan (DEF)
6
4.Andreas Dahlin (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Dmitri Kharine (MID)
6
6.Xavier Miller (MID)goal scored
9
7.Emile Barrett (MID)
7
8.Edmundo Guardiola (MID)
6
9.Abel Castro (ATT)
6
10.Rodolfo Hernandez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Yuri Yashin (ATT)
6
 
12.Thierry Etherington (DEF)
6
13.Hákon Bjarnason (MID)
6
14.Ivan Hendrie (ATT)goal scored
8