Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 20,344 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Chelsea and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.


0.00
Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.34
Paul Todd sees Jonas Hässler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Hässler threads a neat ball through to Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
3.58
Alfredo Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Jean Chr. Tourenne plays the ball forward to Jose Campos. Jose Campos whips in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
10.38
Paul Todd threads a neat ball through to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler rockets a shot on goal but somehow Kew Meijndershagen happens to be in the right place to block it.
14.01
Showing composure, Lee Scholes plays the ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Delgado who takes it down. Alfredo Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.52
Neil Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco makes a probing pass between the defence to Jonas Hässler. Some silky footwork from Jonas Hässler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.33
Matt Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Campos. Jose Campos makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.50
Matt Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Santos who gathers it comfortably.
30.39
Matt Naysmith plays the ball forward to Jose Campos. Jose Campos shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.50
Franco Belardi chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rene Visser. Rene Visser runs straight at the defence! Rene Visser shoots from just inside the box. Lee Scholes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
42.05
Daniel Vega flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
48.42
Daniel Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Jean Chr. Tourenne provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.20
Jose Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Carmona collects the pass. Oscar Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.14
Franco Belardi knocks the ball forward to Rene Visser. Rene Visser runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rene Visser lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
55.33
Jean Chr. Tourenne hits a low pass to Jose Campos. Jose Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.04
Chelsea have made a substitution with Gianmatteo Ripa replacing Alfredo Delgado .
63.56
Neil Morton plays the ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco surges forward with the ball. Jose Carrasco advances inside the box! Jose Carrasco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
66.14
Matt Naysmith catches Jonas Hässler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonas Hässler runs off the knock.
67.39
Gianmatteo Ripa flicks a high pass forward to Jonas Hässler who brings the ball under control. Jonas Hässler lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona makes a convincing header. Eben Dugbatey gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
72.43
Stephen King knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco Belardi. Franco Belardi flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Tourenne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Chr. Tourenne whips in a cross ball towards Jose Campos. Jose Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.35
Jean Chr. Tourenne catches Neil Morton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Morton runs off the knock.
77.54
Jose Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Verges. Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastian Verges plays the ball forward to Colin Wainwright who has made a great run into the box. Stephen King barges into Colin Wainwright. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
81.09
Jonas Hässler sees a break and surges forward. Jonas Hässler lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eben Dugbatey effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
33.7%
43.4%
22.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Carrasco of Chelsea

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

1.Eben Dugbatey (GK)
6
2.Franco Belardi (DEF)
6
3.Stephen King (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Monteiro (DEF)
6
5.Kew Meijndershagen (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Vega (MID)
7
7.Rene Visser (MID)
6
8.Matt Naysmith (MID)yellow card
6
9.Guilherme Teixeira (ATT)
6
10.Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Jose Campos (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Kieron Sherwood (DEF)
0
13.Niccolo Hurst (MID)
0
14.Francesco Prete (ATT)
0