Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
The pitch is in great condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur start the match!
8.24
1-0Alun Cooper threads a neat ball through to Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman kicks a strong pass forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu whips in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.27
1-0Dave Wijngaarden plays the ball forward to Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Filipe Santos!
16.04
1-0Seeing Neil Morton's attacking run, Lee Scholes quickly throws the ball into his path. Neil Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
20.51
1-0Simón Figueroa comes in with a late challenge on Lee Scholes. Simón Figueroa is shown the yellow card! Lee Scholes runs off the knock.
24.55
1-0Alfredo Delgado comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Moutinho. The referee calls over Alfredo Delgado and warns him to calm down! Cesar Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.36
Daniel Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Delgado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Delgado sees Sebastian Verges just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Verges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Matías Franco.
27.09
1-0Daniel Calvo takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Sebastien Haeldermans. Sebastien Haeldermans is dispossessed by a tackle from John Clapham.
30.38
Cesar Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley makes a simple pass to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Tolley. With a superhuman jump, Gilles Tolley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Filipe Santos punches it away to safety.
33.34
Neil Morton flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Delgado who takes it down. Alfredo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Carmona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Calvo. Daniel Calvo connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
38.48
Showing fabulous composure, Modeste Song picks a pass forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
44.02
1-0Daniel Calvo threads the ball through to Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Clapham.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chelsea kick off!
47.01
Dave Wijngaarden plays the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
49.56
Neil Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Calvo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Calvo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Matías Franco easily smothers it!
51.57
David Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.01
Cesar Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Tolley controls it well on his chest. Gilles Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Filipe Santos. What a great pair of hands!
60.03
2-0Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Martin Kaiser replacing Miguel Roman .Chelsea have made a substitution with Jose Carrasco replacing Daniel Calvo .
65.25
2-0Dave Wijngaarden comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Hässler. The referee brings Dave Wijngaarden to one side and gives him a warning! Jonas Hässler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.54
Jose Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona plays a one-two with Jonas Hässler and rushes in on goal... Oscar Carmona cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.05
Gilles Tolley hits a low pass to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.04
Sebastian Verges sees a break and surges forward. Sebastian Verges shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Matías Franco. Excellent save.
73.48
Martin Kaiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.47
Tottenham Hotspur have made 2 substitutions with Peter Wright replacing Modeste Song and Stefan Völler replacing Simón Figueroa .Chelsea have made a substitution with Anthony Butt replacing Colin Wainwright .
79.07
Cesar Moutinho advances with the ball. Cesar Moutinho plays a one-two with Stefan Völler and advances towards the goal... Cesar Moutinho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.04
2-1Tottenham Hotspur are in full control of this game.
85.06
Lee Scholes flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona deftly passes the ball to Jonas Hässler, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Jonas Hässler provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That brings them level!
89.13
Sebastien Haeldermans makes a probing pass to Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges plays a quick one-two with Jonas Hässler and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Verges strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Matías Franco reads it well. Well saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
22.4%
43.3%
34.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Carmona of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matías Franco (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | John Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cesar Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alun Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Modeste Song (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gilles Tolley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dave Wijngaarden (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Miguel Roman (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | David Ehiogu (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Carlos Dario Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simón Figueroa (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Martin Kaiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Peter Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stefan Völler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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) | | 9 |
| 7. | Alfredo Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniel Calvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Wainwright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Verges (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Oscar Carmona (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Edward Rowett (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Carrasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Butt (ATT) | 6 | |