Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Southend United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
2.32
0-0Daniel Jordan advances with the ball. Daniel Jordan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mile Grella. Mile Grella shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.46
Henrique Navarrete controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mile Grella. Mile Grella shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.52
0-0Romero P. Redondo catches Cristian Piñón on the ankles. Romero P. Redondo is given a warning by the referee! Cristian Piñón hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.52
0-0Chelsea are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
16.57
0-0Cristian Piñón knocks the ball forward to Henrique Navarrete. Henrique Navarrete chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.56
1-0Eoin Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski advances with the ball. Tomasz Swierczewski finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.18
Daniel Jordan makes a probing pass to Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Mile Grella. Mile Grella heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.06
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.53
Eoin Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Patterson. Steve Patterson threads the ball through to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.46
2-1Gabi Raducioiu hoofs the ball up the pitch. Romero P. Redondo knocks the ball forward to Francis Lockley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.30
Salomon Olembé knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton plays a perfect one-two with Cyril Zokora and rushes in on goal... Stuart Atherton takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
51.08
Henrique Navarrete makes a probing pass to Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.52
Steve Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña makes a probing pass to Romero P. Redondo but he's offside!
57.20
Michael Zois makes a simple pass to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.37
Salomon Olembé hacks Steve Patterson from behind! The referee calls over Salomon Olembé and warns him to calm down! Steve Patterson stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.39
Michael Zois sees space and advances. Michael Zois goes all the way! Michael Zois rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
69.18
Tomasz Swierczewski flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña plays a perfect one-two with Francis Lockley and rushes in on goal... Pablo Peña rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.00
Paul Rizzo advances with the ball. Paul Rizzo tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.47
Terry Jobson makes a simple pass to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.29
Eoin Hurst makes a simple pass to Paul Rizzo. Paul Rizzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña directs the ball goalwards with his head. John Pennant is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.23
4-2Gabi Raducioiu makes a simple pass to Michael Zois. Michael Zois threads the ball through to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo shoots from outside the area. John Pennant easily smothers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
21.2%
51.5%
27.3%
Scorers
| Tomasz Swierczewski 25 Francis Lockley 37 Pablo Peña 69, 85 | Mile Grella 27 Stuart Atherton 51 |