Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 18,605 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Chelsea get the match underway!
2.22
0-0Aaron McManaman knocks 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. Magnificent save by Kevin Morrison!
6.52
0-1Roberto F. Ferrari passes the ball forward to Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.46
0-1Krunoslav Keown clumsily knocks into Mykhaylo Lytovchenko. The referee calls over Krunoslav Keown and shows him a yellow card! Mykhaylo Lytovchenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.19
0-1Warren Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.20
Martin Ravelli takes it forward alone. Martin Ravelli shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.07
Martin Ravelli passes the ball forward to Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.50
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.19
Roberto F. Ferrari makes a probing pass to Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.16
Aaron McManaman passes the ball forward to Dayo Venturin. Dayo Venturin plays a perfect one-two with Joseph-Desire Job and rushes in on goal... Dayo Venturin takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
27.36
Craig Carter clumsily knocks into Joseph-Desire Job. Craig Carter is shown the yellow card! Joseph-Desire Job hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.12
Teddy Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Roberto F. Ferrari. Roberto F. Ferrari threads the ball through to Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.21
0-1Aaron McManaman makes a probing pass to Joseph-Desire Job. Joseph-Desire Job knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.34
Martin Ravelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Mattia Pagliarini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.43
0-2Craig Carter hacks Dayo Venturin from behind! Craig Carter is given a warning by the referee! Dayo Venturin runs off the knock.
44.05
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
47.55
Roberto F. Ferrari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne plays a perfect one-two with Edward Barrett and rushes in on goal... Ashley Gascoigne rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mattia Pagliarini manages to gather it comfortably.
48.19
Krunoslav Keown hacks Mykhaylo Lytovchenko from behind! Krunoslav Keown is given a warning by the referee! Mykhaylo Lytovchenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.34
Badra Tébily hacks Warren Mcgovern from behind! Badra Tébily is given a warning by the referee! Warren Mcgovern stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.09
Bernard Tchoutang kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Ravelli. Martin Ravelli makes a probing pass to Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
66.19
Roberto F. Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett flicks the ball with his head. Mattia Pagliarini easily picks it out of the air!
69.57
Aaron McManaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joseph-Desire Job. Joseph-Desire Job finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Kevin Morrison!
71.32
Mykhaylo Lytovchenko knocks the ball forward to Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean plays a perfect one-two with Joseph-Desire Job and rushes in on goal... Ugo Dean shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.50
Craig Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Ravelli. Martin Ravelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Mattia Pagliarini!
73.22
Warren Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett shoots from 25 yards. Mattia Pagliarini easily smothers it.
78.21
Mykhaylo Lytovchenko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernard Tchoutang.
81.15
Martin Ravelli comes in with a late challenge on Aaron McManaman. The referee calls over Martin Ravelli and warns him to calm down! Aaron McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.06
Bernard Tchoutang makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Mcgovern. Warren Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett goes all the way! Edward Barrett takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.01
Warren Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
87.22
Roland Deroff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Badra Tébily. Badra Tébily passes the ball forward to Ugo Dean. Ugo Dean shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Kevin Morrison!
89.24
Bernard Tchoutang catches Dayo Venturin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dayo Venturin runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
27.3%
48.1%
24.7%
Scorers
| Edward Barrett 7, 36 |