Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
2.44
0-0Pedro Carcedo makes a simple pass to Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu puts a great ball through. Oscar Carmona runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.12
0-0Nicolas Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora shoots from outside the area but Mads Laursen reads it well. Fabulous stop!
6.11
0-1Maurizio Ferrante knocks the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ruben Barbosa scores for Southampton!!
9.45
0-1Ruben Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
10.17
From the throw-in, Nicholas Grant picks out Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario De Groot but the linesman indicates offside!
12.04
Nicolas Emmerlich sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Emmerlich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante but the linesman indicates offside!
14.25
Nicholas Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
16.57
0-1Lee Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Power. Harvey Power connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Jonathan Jack and the loose ball is cleared up field.
27.34
Wayne Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani plays a one-two with Eric Sikora and rushes in on goal... Kodjo Diani shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Mads Laursen reads it well. Excellent keeping!
30.18
Mihai Yonescu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Power. Harvey Power shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.01
Lee Scholes passes the ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Without breaking stride, Jose Carrasco plays the ball forward to Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona shoots from 25 yards but somehow Amara Paisley manages to keep it out.
36.02
0-1Mihai Yonescu sees Mitchel Paauwe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mitchel Paauwe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Paisley who gathers it comfortably.
39.05
Pedro Carcedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe lofts in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.35
Paul Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
42.13
Pedro Carcedo threads the ball through to Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado makes a defence splitting pass to Oscar Carmona. Some good footwork from Oscar Carmona provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Southampton kick off and get the second half underway!
48.15
Mario De Groot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.01
With imagination, Mihai Yonescu laces a weighted ball forward to Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.36
Jonathan Jack kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante passes the ball forward to Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
59.34
Ruben Barbosa threads the ball through to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani whips in a cross ball towards Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
60.07
0-1Chelsea have made a substitution with Andres Delgado replacing Harvey Power .Southampton have made a substitution with Alan Bould replacing Kodjo Diani .
63.00
0-1Mario De Groot clumsily knocks into Alfredo Delgado. Mario De Groot is shown the yellow card! Alfredo Delgado carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.27
Wayne Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich kicks a strong pass forward to Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Maurizio Ferrante through on goal. Maurizio Ferrante shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mads Laursen.
66.33
0-1Maurizio Ferrante takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alfredo Delgado gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
67.46
Oscar Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Mitchel Paauwe who brings the ball under control. Mitchel Paauwe lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
69.34
Lee Scholes threads a neat ball through to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco passes the ball forward to Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
77.45
Chelsea have made a substitution with Gavin Hendry replacing Jose Carrasco .
81.29
Maurizio Ferrante knocks the ball forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould lofts in a cross ball towards Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Neil Morton and the loose ball is cleared up field.
85.50
With great vision, Jonathan Jack plays the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Morton.
89.47
Jonathan Jack passes the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
27.9%
44.2%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Barbosa of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mads Laursen (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Neil Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lee Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Carrasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Carcedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mihai Yonescu (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alfredo Delgado (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oscar Carmona (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Harvey Power (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mitchel Paauwe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonas Hässler (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Andres Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Amara Paisley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Jack (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mario De Groot (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ruben Barbosa (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Marvin Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Eric Sikora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nigel Clemence (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 0 | |