Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 18,301 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Humphrey Hamers makes a beautiful solo run. Humphrey Hamers shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.25
0-0Humphrey Hamers makes a simple pass to Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean heads the ball goalwards but Stephan Haller is on top of it.
4.10
Zeljko Emerton kicks a strong pass forward to Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.25
Zbigniew Joswiak controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erno Stegar. Erno Stegar finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
14.51
1-0Artur Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron McManaman. Aaron McManaman makes a beautiful solo run. Aaron McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.53
1-0Zbigniew Joswiak catches Aaron McManaman on the ankles. The referee calls over Zbigniew Joswiak and warns him to calm down! Aaron McManaman runs off the knock.
34.31
Ángel Escobar kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Behrens. Sebastian Behrens shoots from long range but somehow Mattia Pagliarini manages to keep it out.
36.44
Zeljko Emerton kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.18
Aaron McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean lofts in a cross ball towards Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.54
1-0Artur Pinheiro hacks Sebastian Behrens from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Behrens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.26
Luiz Felipe Siviglia makes a simple pass to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo goes all the way! Vasco Hidalgo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Mattia Pagliarini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
49.59
1-1Humphrey Hamers hacks Zbigniew Joswiak from behind! The referee calls over Humphrey Hamers and shows him a yellow card! Zbigniew Joswiak gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.02
Carmine Cesari kicks a strong pass forward to Zbigniew Joswiak. Zbigniew Joswiak knocks the ball forward to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
54.16
Zbigniew Joswiak threads the ball through to Erno Stegar. Erno Stegar shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.04
Aaron McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Stephan Haller is on top of it.
57.00
1-1Humphrey Hamers sees space and advances. Humphrey Hamers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.46
Aaron McManaman threads the ball through to Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis shoots from long range. Stephan Haller easily smothers it.
66.18
Humphrey Hamers passes the ball forward to Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.59
2-1Dmitri Beschastnykh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Evans. John Evans makes a probing pass to Sebastian Behrens. Sebastian Behrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erno Stegar but he's offside!
71.58
Luke Grant makes a simple pass to Zeljko Emerton. Zeljko Emerton flicks the ball to his team mate, Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dmitri Beschastnykh.
72.42
Salomon Wome makes a probing pass to Humphrey Hamers. Humphrey Hamers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Haller who gathers it comfortably.
75.17
John Evans makes a probing pass to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Behrens. Sebastian Behrens flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.33
Javier Becerra passes the ball forward to Humphrey Hamers. Humphrey Hamers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin plays a perfect one-two with Bradley Blatsis and rushes in on goal... Dayo Venturin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.11
Humphrey Hamers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dayo Venturin but the linesman indicates offside!
83.26
John Evans makes a simple pass to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo goes all the way! Vasco Hidalgo tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
84.07
Zeljko Emerton threads the ball through to Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
85.25
Humphrey Hamers makes a beautiful solo run. Humphrey Hamers shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.57
Luke Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zeljko Emerton. Zeljko Emerton passes the ball forward to Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
Dmitri Beschastnykh flicks the ball to his team mate, John Evans. John Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Erno Stegar. Erno Stegar makes a simple pass to Vasco Hidalgo. Vasco Hidalgo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
21.8%
49.4%
28.7%
Scorers
| Ugo Dean 15, 66 | Vasco Hidalgo 44 Sebastian Behrens 75 |