Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     ArsenalArsenal
Dan RodwellDan Rodwell James Hayes James Hayes
Filipe SantosF. Santos72
G
1
G
69Albert PirriA. Pirri
Paul ToddP. Todd75
D
2
D
77Duncan GoughD. Gough
Sebastien HaeldermansS. Haeldermans74
D
3
D
75Antonio CabreraA. Cabrera
Neil MortonN. Morton74
D
4
D
73Graham VassellG. Vassell
Lee ScholesL. Scholes71
D
5
M
72Franco FranzoneF. Franzone
Jonas HässlerJ. Hässler68
M
6
M
83Eben GargoE. Gargo
Daniel CalvoD. Calvo80
M
7
M
79Wayne StewartW. Stewart
Alfredo DelgadoA. Delgado72
M
8captain
M
80Abdelkrim AmzineA. Amzine
Colin WainwrightC. Wainwright74
A
captain9
A
67Des SherwoodD. Sherwood
Anthony ButtA. Butt66
A
10
A
74Antonio Guerrero LopezA. Guerrero Lopez
Oscar CarmonaO. Carmona71
A
11
A
71Sol HuntS. Hunt
 
Edward RowettE. Rowett69
D
12
D
66Damian MolinierD. Molinier
Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco76
M
13
M
75Sylvain GascoigneS. Gascoigne
Sebastian VergesS. Verges75
A
14
A
71Tommy HuntT. Hunt

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 17,661 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.


0.00
Chelsea kick off the first half!
2.39
Franco Franzone makes a simple pass to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Filipe Santos keeps it out!
3.46
Jonas Hässler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. With a superhuman jump, Colin Wainwright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.36
Neil Morton makes a simple pass to Daniel Calvo. Daniel Calvo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Calvo skips past Duncan Gough! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Calvo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
14.28
Neil Morton makes a probing pass to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Pirri who gathers it comfortably.
15.23
Daniel Calvo flicks a high pass forward to Colin Wainwright who brings the ball under control. Colin Wainwright whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
20.46
Wayne Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a pass forward but Sol Hunt is yards offside!
22.07
Eben Gargo passes the ball forward to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Filipe Santos manages to gather it comfortably.
30.21
Graham Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Hunt. Sol Hunt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastien Haeldermans.
32.10
Neil Morton brings the ball forward. Neil Morton flicks a high pass forward to Colin Wainwright who brings the ball under control. Colin Wainwright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Cabrera.
33.40
With vision, Daniel Calvo picks a pass forward to Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.43
Neil Morton flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Delgado who takes it down. Alfredo Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.06
Daniel Calvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
42.02
Neil Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler makes a simple pass to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Albert Pirri had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
45.00
Graham Vassell barges into Sebastien Haeldermans. The referee calls over Graham Vassell and shows him a yellow card! Sebastien Haeldermans carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
54.36
Sebastien Haeldermans plays a long ball forward. Oscar Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.04
With great vision, Abdelkrim Amzine plays the ball forward to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood skips past Sebastien Haeldermans! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Des Sherwood provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.31
Chelsea have made a substitution with Jose Carrasco replacing Alfredo Delgado .Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Damian Molinier replacing Graham Vassell and Sylvain Gascoigne replacing Wayne Stewart .
63.47
Neil Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Scholes. Lee Scholes threads a neat ball through to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Gough.
66.52
Showing composure, Sebastien Haeldermans plays the ball forward to Paul Todd. Paul Todd sees Daniel Calvo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Calvo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.24
Antonio Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Des Sherwood collects the pass. Des Sherwood shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Filipe Santos!
69.09
Duncan Gough flicks a high pass forward. Franco Franzone collects the pass. Franco Franzone knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Hunt. Sol Hunt heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.46
Sol Hunt flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Guerrero Lopez collects the pass. Antonio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.17
Antonio Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Abdelkrim Amzine. Abdelkrim Amzine plays a one-two with Sol Hunt and rushes in on goal... Abdelkrim Amzine strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
75.24
Antonio Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Hunt. Sol Hunt shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Filipe Santos!
77.13
Arsenal have made a substitution with Tommy Hunt replacing Des Sherwood .
83.59
Antonio Cabrera barges into Anthony Butt. Antonio Cabrera is shown the yellow card! Anthony Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.16
Damian Molinier flicks a high pass forward. Eben Gargo collects the pass. Eben Gargo threads a neat ball through to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.51
Paul Todd makes a probing pass to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Carrasco plays a quick one-two with Jonas Hässler and rushes in on goal... Jose Carrasco takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Albert Pirri!
89.08
Jonas Hässler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Antonio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Gascoigne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Hunt. Tommy Hunt shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Arsenal
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
32.2%
41.1%
26.7%

Scorers
Colin Wainwright 3, 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Wainwright of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Filipe Santos (GK)
7
2.Paul Todd (DEF)
6
3.Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF)
6
4.Neil Morton (DEF)
7
5.Lee Scholes (DEF)
6
6.Jonas Hässler (MID)
6
7.Daniel Calvo (MID)
7
8.Alfredo Delgado (MID)
6
9.Colin Wainwright (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Anthony Butt (ATT)
6
11.Oscar Carmona (ATT)
7
 
12.Edward Rowett (DEF)
0
13.Jose Carrasco (MID)
7
14.Sebastian Verges (ATT)
0

1.Albert Pirri (GK)
7
2.Duncan Gough (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Cabrera (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Graham Vassell (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Franco Franzone (MID)
6
6.Eben Gargo (MID)
6
7.Wayne Stewart (MID)
6
8.Abdelkrim Amzine (MID)
6
9.Des Sherwood (ATT)
7
10.Antonio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
7
11.Sol Hunt (ATT)
6
 
12.Damian Molinier (DEF)
6
13.Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
6
14.Tommy Hunt (ATT)
6