Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Southend United. A crowd of 19,008 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Chelsea and Southend United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Chelsea and Southend United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
3.08
0-0Chelsea are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
6.42
0-0Michael Zois makes a probing pass to Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.20
0-0Paul Rizzo sees space and advances. Paul Rizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.02
Claudiu Mircea makes a probing pass to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.35
0-0Gavin White passes the ball forward to Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by John Pennant.
36.26
Modeste Mbamba kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Lozano and rushes in on goal... Michael Blatsis rockets a shot on goal but somehow Terry Armstrong manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Southend United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.08
Gavin White chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega goes all the way! Gabriel Ortega cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. John Pennant easily smothers it.
48.58
0-0Claudiu Mircea hacks Gabriel Ortega from behind! The referee calls over Claudiu Mircea and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Ortega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.03
Modeste Mbamba makes a simple pass to Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.58
Paul Rizzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.05
Terry Jobson makes a probing pass to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin White.
71.55
Claudiu Mircea knocks the ball forward to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
73.45
Yacine Mokrani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski makes a beautiful solo run. Tomasz Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.21
Terry Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.36
Tomasz Swierczewski brings the ball forward. Tomasz Swierczewski finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by John Pennant!
90.00
Daniel Thurman chips the ball to his team mate, Johannes Wittmann. Johannes Wittmann makes a probing pass to Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Terry Armstrong manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
22.6%
48.4%
29%