Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     ChelseaChelsea
Richard DeaneRichard Deane Darryn Gent Darryn Gent
Fred Van EdeF. Van Ede67
G
1
G
70Genki NanamiG. Nanami
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher64
D
2
D
69Oleg HigginbothamO. Higginbotham
Steve CharltonS. Charlton63
D
3captain
D
76Hauke MüllerH. Müller
Ricardo MarquesR. Marques65
D
4
D
75Jonas WidmannJ. Widmann
Damien JacksonD. Jackson65
D
5
D
73Titus MarshallT. Marshall
Cedric PonsardC. Ponsard65
M
6
M
88Neil BanksN. Banks
Callum McStayC. McStay70
M
captain7
M
85Marvin GrantM. Grant
Nigel ChristieN. Christie72
M
8
A
72Michael MossM. Moss
David OlivasD. Olivas66
A
9
A
74Spencer CroftS. Croft
Rafael AndradeR. Andrade65
A
10
A
80Kevin PlattK. Platt
Tim AndertonT. Anderton69
A
11
A
71Carlton BrandC. Brand
 
Francis ScalesF. Scales71
M
12
A
71Alberto PostigaA. Postiga
Nick KoncheskyN. Konchesky66
A
13
M
79Francis MossF. Moss
Nicholas ThomsonN. Thomson68
M
14
D
75Mustapha JezierskiM. Jezierski

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,564 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.


0.00
Chelsea get the match underway!
2.23
Ricardo Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Ponsard. Cedric Ponsard knocks the ball forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards David Olivas. David Olivas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.46
Cedric Ponsard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Christie. Nigel Christie sees Rafael Andrade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Genki Nanami who gathers it comfortably.
9.48
Cedric Ponsard flicks a high pass forward. David Olivas collects the pass. David Olivas makes a probing pass to Rafael Andrade but he's offside!
10.36
Steve Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Callum McStay controls it well on his chest. Callum McStay flicks a high pass forward. David Olivas controls it well on his chest. David Olivas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Genki Nanami who gathers it comfortably.
12.35
Marvin Grant makes an attacking run forward. Marvin Grant skips past Callum McStay! Marvin Grant comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Fred Van Ede is on top of it.
15.46
Neil Banks passes the ball forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Banks. With a superhuman jump, Neil Banks connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fred Van Ede effortlessly punches it away to safety.
16.54
Tim Anderton hacks Neil Banks from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Banks grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.43
With great vision, Jonas Widmann plays the ball forward to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
24.02
With imagination, Nigel Christie picks a pass forward to Cedric Ponsard. Cedric Ponsard flicks a high pass forward. David Olivas controls it well on his chest. David Olivas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Higginbotham.
39.42
Nigel Christie catches Marvin Grant on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Grant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.28
Cedric Ponsard chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay whips in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Crystal Palace get the second half underway!
47.41
Steve Charlton flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Andrade who takes it down. Rafael Andrade shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Genki Nanami.
48.54
It's a corner kick which Nigel Christie takes quickly, playing the ball short to Damien Jackson. Damien Jackson is dispossessed by a tackle from Jonas Widmann.
49.46
Neil Banks threads a neat ball through to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant shoots from 25 yards but somehow Fred Van Ede manages to keep it out.
51.08
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Croft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Croft shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
54.29
Cedric Ponsard laces a weighted ball forward to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton plays a quick one-two with David Olivas and rushes in on goal... Oleg Higginbotham catches Tim Anderton on the ankles. Tim Anderton appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
55.57
Damien Jackson makes a probing pass to Nigel Christie. With great vision, Nigel Christie plays the ball forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards David Olivas. David Olivas rises majestically and gets a header on goal. David Olivas scores for Crystal Palace!!
60.26
Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Nick Konchesky replacing Rafael Andrade .Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Francis Moss replacing Marvin Grant and Alberto Postiga replacing Carlton Brand .
63.39
Hauke Müller threads a neat ball through to Francis Moss. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
66.03
Callum McStay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum McStay shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Genki Nanami manages to gather it.
69.02
Titus Marshall threads the ball through to Oleg Higginbotham. Oleg Higginbotham changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Higginbotham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Charlton.
71.36
Ricardo Marques flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Ponsard who brings the ball under control. Cedric Ponsard decides to run forward with the ball. Cedric Ponsard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Banks.
72.32
Francis Moss plays the ball forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.14
Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Nicholas Thomson replacing Nigel Christie .Chelsea have made a substitution with Mustapha Jezierski replacing Jonas Widmann .
83.11
Steve Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, David Olivas. David Olivas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.08
Francis Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Gallacher.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Chelsea
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
26.4%
50%
23.6%

Scorers
David Olivas 2, 56
Spencer Croft 20
Kevin Platt 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Olivas of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings
1.Fred Van Ede (GK)
8
2.Gary Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Steve Charlton (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Marques (DEF)
6
5.Damien Jackson (DEF)
6
6.Cedric Ponsard (MID)
7
7.Callum McStay (MID)
7
8.Nigel Christie (MID)yellow card
6
9.David Olivas (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Rafael Andrade (ATT)
8
11.Tim Anderton (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Francis Scales (MID)
0
13.Nick Konchesky (ATT)
6
14.Nicholas Thomson (MID)
6

1.Genki Nanami (GK)
7
2.Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3.Hauke Müller (DEF)
6
4.Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
5.Titus Marshall (DEF)
6
6.Neil Banks (MID)
6
7.Marvin Grant (MID)
8
8.Michael Moss (ATT)
6
9.Spencer Croft (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kevin Platt (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Carlton Brand (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Postiga (ATT)
6
13.Francis Moss (MID)
7
14.Mustapha Jezierski (DEF)
6