Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 19,497 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.
0.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
2.54
Graeme Le Tissier sees Abel Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.56
Joe Redknapp slams into Emile Barrett with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Emile Barrett runs off the knock.
4.44
Ivan Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.06
With vision, Edmundo Guardiola plays the ball forward to Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.04
Xavier Miller advances with the ball. Xavier Miller sees Abel Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.06
Sol Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torquay United!
27.49
Andreas Dahlin threads a neat ball through to Emile Barrett. Emile Barrett makes an attacking run forward. Emile Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.29
Sol Ward advances with the ball. Sol Ward knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Molina who gathers it comfortably.
36.21
Peter Hurst makes a probing pass to Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Bremner. David Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.02
Emile Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro heads the ball goalwards but Peter Hurst is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
40.31
Matthew Gyan knocks the ball forward to Emile Barrett. Emile Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Ben Deane!
45.00
Glynn Whelan sees Jamie Andrews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jamie Andrews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea have changed their lineup with Rui Vieira replacing Matthew Gyan and Hákon Bjarnason replacing Graeme Le Tissier. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Torquay United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.05
Sol Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Glynn Whelan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.11
Hákon Bjarnason hits a low pass to Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller passes the ball forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leandro Strasser.
53.25
Xavier Miller passes the ball forward to Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Holloway.
55.08
Andreas Dahlin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Vieira. Rui Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro collects the pass. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
57.58
Alfred Ehiogu darts forward. Alfred Ehiogu makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David Bremner. David Bremner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Jose Fortes Molina is on top of it.
60.41
Torquay United have made 3 substitutions with Edward Westwood replacing Alfred Ehiogu, Duncan Law replacing Sol Ward and Julian Palmer replacing Jamie Andrews .
63.00
Edward Westwood makes a simple pass to Duncan Law. Duncan Law chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.59
Hákon Bjarnason advances with the ball. Hákon Bjarnason knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Hendrie. Ivan Hendrie fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.31
Duncan Law comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Etherington. The referee warns Duncan Law to calm down! Thierry Etherington stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.57
With some swift thinking, Kevin Ljungberg plays the ball forward to David Bremner. David Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Molina who gathers it comfortably.
73.36
Andreas Dahlin knocks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller threads a neat ball through to Hákon Bjarnason. Hákon Bjarnason whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Abel Castro!
77.10
Chelsea have made a substitution with Eduardo Dominguez replacing Rodolfo Hernandez .
78.13
Julian Palmer comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Guardiola. The referee calls over Julian Palmer and warns him to calm down! Edmundo Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.03
Hákon Bjarnason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ben Deane!
81.09
Duncan Law surges forward with the ball. Duncan Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Etherington.
85.18
Hákon Bjarnason flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Hendrie who brings the ball under control. Ivan Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ben Deane with no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
89.04
Julian Palmer flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Ljungberg who takes it down. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%
Scorers
Ivan Hendrie 27, 67 Abel Castro 73 Eduardo Dominguez 85 | Jamie Andrews 21 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Hendrie of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
1. | Jose Fortes Molina (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Thierry Etherington (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Matthew Gyan (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Andreas Dahlin (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Edmundo Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Xavier Miller (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Graeme Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Emile Barrett (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Abel Castro (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Rodolfo Hernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Ivan Hendrie (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Rui Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Hákon Bjarnason (MID) | 7 | |
14. | Eduardo Dominguez (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
1. | Ben Deane (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Ralph Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Joe Redknapp (DEF) | ![]() | 3 |
4. | Alfred Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Leandro Strasser (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | David Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Glynn Whelan (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Sol Ward (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Kevin Ljungberg (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Jamie Andrews (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Peter Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Edward Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Duncan Law (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Julian Palmer (ATT) | 6 |