Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Derby County. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Derby County kicking off!
12.48
0-1Klas Hamrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jurek Pol!
16.16
0-1Yacine Mokrani chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Castillo. Gary Castillo knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ebi Lubanski easily smothers it.
18.57
Klas Hamrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but António Rios manages to gather it comfortably.
20.03
0-1Michael Segura passes the ball forward to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope chips the ball to his team mate, Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.25
Tomasz Swierczewski flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
22.14
Yacine Mokrani advances with the ball. Yacine Mokrani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Ebi Lubanski manages to gather it comfortably.
24.40
0-1Derby County are easily keeping Chelsea at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
26.43
Kubilay Özalan makes a probing pass to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
28.17
Radu Ripnu knocks the ball forward to Klas Hamrin. Klas Hamrin threads the ball through to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.54
0-1Eoin Hurst clumsily knocks into Jurek Pol. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jurek Pol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.36
Lefteris Anastasiou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski makes a probing pass to Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.06
0-1Gary Castillo threads the ball through to Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ebi Lubanski who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
49.12
Michael Segura kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.15
Michael Zois passes the ball forward to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
53.25
Michael Hyldgaard makes a probing pass to Klas Hamrin. Klas Hamrin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to António Rios who gathers it comfortably.
55.29
Klas Hamrin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope shoots from just inside the box but somehow António Rios manages to keep it out.
57.08
Kubilay Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope goes all the way! Isaiah Cope tries a spectacular strike. António Rios is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.25
Lefteris Anastasiou lofts the ball long. Gabriel Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Ebi Lubanski had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
65.44
Michael Segura threads the ball through to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.20
Michael Hyldgaard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Klas Hamrin. Klas Hamrin passes the ball forward to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
67.02
Klas Hamrin comes in with a late challenge on Michael Zois. Klas Hamrin is shown the yellow card! Michael Zois stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.26
Michael Hyldgaard threads the ball through to Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by António Rios!
73.07
Klas Hamrin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.12
Lefteris Anastasiou makes a probing pass to Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Radu Ripnu.
77.49
Klas Hamrin makes a probing pass to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol plays a perfect one-two with Jaime Soares and rushes in on goal... Jurek Pol shoots from just inside the box. Jurek Pol scores for Derby County!!
81.34
Michael Segura makes a probing pass to Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope plays a perfect one-two with Jurek Pol and rushes in on goal... Isaiah Cope rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by António Rios!
84.07
Kubilay Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Cope. Isaiah Cope is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
85.05
Alfonso Carrus chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Segura. Michael Segura kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Hurst.
87.21
1-3Romero P. Redondo hacks Radu Ripnu from behind! Romero P. Redondo is warned by the referee! Radu Ripnu stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.17
Gary Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ebi Lubanski.
90.00
Michael Segura makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Segura lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! António Rios has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.8%
61.3%
Play Area
32.5%
43.8%
23.8%
Scorers
| Romero P. Redondo 61 | Jurek Pol 12, 77 Isaiah Cope 57 Jaime Soares 90 |