Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 19,028 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
The pitch is in great condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
3.53
1-0Gianmatteo Ripa hits a low pass to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco plays a one-two with Sebastian Verges and advances towards the goal... Jose Carrasco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.15
1-0Jose Carrasco advances with the ball. Jose Carrasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.49
Jason Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Merino. Juan-Carlos Merino cuts inside the box! Juan-Carlos Merino shoots from just inside the box. Wonderful reactions from Filipe Santos keeps it out!
14.52
1-0Denis Roche surges forward with the ball. Denis Roche knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Merino. Juan-Carlos Merino rushes past Neil Morton! Some silky footwork from Juan-Carlos Merino provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Moussa Tomczyk sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
20.53
1-0Lee Scholes threads the ball through to Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.29
Neil Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Ernesto Soto had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
32.49
2-0Albert Ruiz catches Neil Morton on the ankles. The referee brings Albert Ruiz to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
Albert Ruiz makes a simple pass to Gary Souness. Gary Souness plays a one-two with Juan-Carlos Merino and rushes in on goal... Gary Souness makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Filipe Santos comfortably gets down and covers it.
38.56
Gianmatteo Ripa chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Delgado and advances towards the goal... Colin Wainwright takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Wainwright!
42.32
Moussa Tomczyk flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Colin Wainwright who takes it down. Colin Wainwright whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Ernesto Soto is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
44.40
Moussa Tomczyk chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Haeldermans. Sebastien Haeldermans knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Delgado and advances towards the goal... Colin Wainwright shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chelsea kick off the second half!
51.39
Godwin Ikpeba hacks Sebastian Verges from behind! The referee brings Godwin Ikpeba to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastian Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.10
4-0Seeing a gap ahead, Albert Ruiz plays the ball forward to Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gavin Allman. Moussa Tomczyk clumsily knocks into Gavin Allman. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.58
Lee Scholes sees Colin Wainwright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Wainwright knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona makes a looping header on goal. Superb reactions from Ernesto Soto. What a save!
60.40
4-0Chelsea have made a substitution with Jonas Hässler replacing Gianmatteo Ripa .
65.57
4-0Sebastien Haeldermans flicks a high pass forward. Lee Scholes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lee Scholes flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Carmona who takes it down. Oscar Carmona makes a pass forward but Sebastian Verges makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
67.29
Alfredo Delgado sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
69.58
Jason Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Gary Souness. Gary Souness rushes past Neil Morton! Some silky footwork from Gary Souness provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Filipe Santos.
72.11
Alfredo Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco makes a deft header but somehow Ernesto Soto manages to keep it out.
77.41
Albert Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.20
Neil Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler threads a neat ball through to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Gavin Mccall runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Filipe Santos manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%
Scorers
| Jose Carrasco 4 Oscar Carmona 28 Colin Wainwright 39, 44 Sebastian Verges 81 | Paul McStay 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Wainwright of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Filipe Santos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Moussa Tomczyk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lee Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfredo Delgado (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Carrasco (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Gianmatteo Ripa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Wainwright (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Sebastian Verges (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Oscar Carmona (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Edward Rowett (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonas Hässler (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gregory Abbas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ernesto Soto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ali Danic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Godwin Ikpeba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denis Roche (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Ruiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Souness (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jason Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul McStay (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Gavin Mccall (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Merino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Allman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arno Ritzinger (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Fonseca (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jakob Wesselmann (ATT) | 0 | |