Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 19,670 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Chelsea get the match underway!
2.03
0-0Lefteris Anastasiou clumsily knocks into Jurek Iwan. The referee calls over Lefteris Anastasiou and warns him to calm down! Jurek Iwan stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.05
0-0Gordon Meredith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Stone. Alfred Stone goes all the way! Alfred Stone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.45
0-0Gary Castillo knocks the ball forward to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Kirkland.
6.10
0-0Wout van der Linden passes the ball forward to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan makes a probing pass to Teddy Gardner but he's offside!
8.01
Norman Anderton decides to run forward with the ball. Norman Anderton makes a simple pass to Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Terry Armstrong who gathers it comfortably.
10.40
Gabi Raducioiu makes a probing pass to Gary Castillo. Gary Castillo passes the ball forward to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
12.52
Gordon Meredith kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner goes all the way! Teddy Gardner tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.14
Michael Zois threads the ball through to Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Denys Shevchenko.
22.28
1-0Lefteris Anastasiou passes the ball forward to Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet sees space and advances. Muzzy Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriel Ortega scores for Chelsea!!
30.39
Gordon Meredith chips the ball to his team mate, Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.52
Yacine Mokrani threads the ball through to Michael Zois. Michael Zois makes a probing pass to Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Gabi Raducioiu knocks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet makes a probing pass to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Laver who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
47.20
Gabi Raducioiu comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Gardner. The referee calls over Gabi Raducioiu and warns him to calm down! Teddy Gardner runs off the knock.
48.08
Hachemi Murati hacks Denys Shevchenko from behind! Hachemi Murati is given a warning by the referee! Denys Shevchenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.08
2-0Chelsea are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
54.07
Gordon Meredith chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner goes all the way! Teddy Gardner rockets a shot on goal. Teddy Gardner scores for Bradford City!!
57.22
2-1Glynn Finney makes a probing pass to Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.48
Denys Shevchenko chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Finney. Glynn Finney kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
65.55
Glynn Finney knocks the ball forward to Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.02
Denys Shevchenko makes a probing pass to Wout van der Linden. Wout van der Linden makes a probing pass to Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner passes the ball forward but Jurek Iwan is offside!
69.30
Gordon Meredith kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Stone. Alfred Stone shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Terry Armstrong easily smothers it!
71.49
Wout van der Linden threads the ball through to Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
72.08
Gabi Raducioiu brings the ball forward. Gabi Raducioiu threads the ball through to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Billy Laver.
79.02
Yacine Mokrani flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Zois. Michael Zois threads the ball through to Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Laver who gathers it comfortably.
84.39
Gordon Meredith passes the ball forward to Alfred Stone. Alfred Stone threads the ball through to Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
85.33
Michael Zois sees space and advances. Michael Zois knocks in a cross ball towards Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati directs the ball goalwards with his head. Billy Laver is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Gary Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Billy Laver had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
34.2%
43%
22.8%
Scorers
| Gabriel Ortega 22, 90 Pablo Peña 39 Hachemi Murati 85 | Teddy Gardner 54 |