Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 17,285 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chelsea and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chelsea and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
2.19
Del Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Tolley. Seth Tolley surges forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Seth Tolley plays the ball forward to Oleg Murphy who has made a great run into the box. Hauke Müller comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Murphy. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
4.55
Andrés Yanez hacks Neil Banks from behind! The referee calls over Andrés Yanez and shows him a yellow card! Neil Banks runs off the knock.
6.11
Oleg Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Neil Banks collects the pass. Neil Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Croft but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.22
Neil Banks makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Rodrigo Gomez manages to keep it out.
10.24
Rio Burgess makes a simple pass to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.04
Rio Burgess passes the ball forward to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Rio Burgess and stumbles forward towards the goal... Adam Beckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
21.19
Marvin Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Banks. Neil Banks knocks the ball forward to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft whips in a cross ball towards Neil Banks. Neil Banks beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.38
Oleg Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Tolley. Seth Tolley tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.48
Marvin Grant makes a probing pass to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
34.08
Neil Banks laces a weighted ball forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.07
Marvin Grant sees Neil Banks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
44.06
Adam Beckham passes the ball forward to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alan Merson. Alan Merson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Genki Nanami.
45.00
Rio Burgess sees a break and surges forward. Rio Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Genki Nanami who gathers it comfortably.
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Liverpool kick off!
47.35
Neil Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant shoots from 20 yards but Rodrigo Gomez reads it well. Great save!
48.39
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward. Neil Midgley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Moss but he's offside!
49.52
Oleg Murphy comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Grant. The referee brings Oleg Murphy to one side and gives him a warning! Marvin Grant gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.33
Rio Burgess hits a low pass to Oleg Murphy. Oleg Murphy shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Genki Nanami manages to gather it effortlessly.
53.36
Jonas Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Neil Banks controls it well on his chest. Neil Banks sees Kevin Platt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.16
Alan Merson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.05
Danny Barrett threads a neat ball through to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Alan Merson. Alan Merson makes a looping header on goal. Genki Nanami picks it out of the air!
60.48
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Francis Moss replacing Marvin Grant and Alberto Postiga replacing Neil Midgley .Liverpool have made a substitution with Julian Molowny replacing Oleg Murphy .
63.35
Francis Moss flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Croft who takes it down. Spencer Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
71.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Francis Moss plays the ball forward to Neil Banks. Neil Banks finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
77.23
Chelsea have made a substitution with Mustapha Jezierski replacing Jonas Widmann .Liverpool have made a substitution with Nigel Grondin replacing Seth Tolley .
81.37
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.50
Titus Marshall receives the ball from a throw-in from Hauke Müller. Titus Marshall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Moss. Francis Moss runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francis Moss whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Rodrigo Gomez manages to keep it out.
89.53
Mustapha Jezierski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Moss. Francis Moss chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alberto Postiga is offside!
90.00
Francis Moss clumsily knocks into Rio Burgess. Francis Moss is given a warning by the referee! Rio Burgess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
28.6%
44.3%
27.1%
Scorers
Neil Banks 21 Kevin Platt 34 | Adam Beckham 10 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Banks of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
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) | ![]() | 9 |
7. | Marvin Grant (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Michael Moss (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Spencer Croft (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Kevin Platt (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Neil Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Alberto Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Francis Moss (MID) | 7 | |
14. | Mustapha Jezierski (DEF) | 6 |
1. | Rodrigo Gomez (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Danny Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Del Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Neil Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Andrés Yanez (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
6. | Oleg Murphy (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Rio Burgess (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Adam Beckham (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
9. | Seth Tolley (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Alan Merson (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Joe Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Nigel Grondin (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Julian Molowny (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Oscar Dominguez (DEF) | 0 |