Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 20,227 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
3.06
0-0Tomasz Swierczewski flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.01
Gabi Raducioiu makes a probing pass to Michael Zois. Michael Zois knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
6.46
0-0Tomasz Swierczewski passes the ball forward to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Brian Hibbs.
8.56
0-1Gorou Watanabe knocks the ball forward to Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone goes all the way! Julio Ricardo Cordone shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.16
Anthony Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gorou Watanabe. Gorou Watanabe chips the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow António Rios manages to keep it out.
18.18
0-1Steinar Solskjær hacks Tomasz Swierczewski from behind! The referee calls over Steinar Solskjær and shows him a yellow card! Tomasz Swierczewski runs off the knock.
28.01
0-1Lefteris Anastasiou catches Daniel Ovidiu on the ankles. The referee calls over Lefteris Anastasiou and warns him to calm down! Daniel Ovidiu runs off the knock.
39.35
0-1Ryota Tanaka knocks the ball to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone passes the ball forward but Daniel Ovidiu is offside!
40.41
0-1Gabi Raducioiu sees space and advances. Gabi Raducioiu kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Tomasz Swierczewski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Mustoe.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City kick off!
47.38
Yacine Mokrani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega shoots from 25 yards. Brian Hibbs easily smothers it.
48.56
Jacek Swierczewski surges forward with the ball. Jacek Swierczewski makes a simple pass to Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabi Raducioiu.
53.24
Tomasz Swierczewski sees a break and surges forward. Tomasz Swierczewski knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.56
Ryota Tanaka barges into Muzzy Izzet. Ryota Tanaka is shown the yellow card! Muzzy Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.52
Michael Zois decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Zois lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Brian Hibbs had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
63.51
Gorou Watanabe sees space and advances. Gorou Watanabe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabi Raducioiu.
67.30
Ryota Tanaka barges into Muzzy Izzet. Ryota Tanaka is warned by the referee! Muzzy Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.28
Ryota Tanaka chips the ball to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Ovidiu. Daniel Ovidiu powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.49
Yacine Mokrani catches Julio Ricardo Cordone on the ankles. The referee calls over Yacine Mokrani and shows him a yellow card! Julio Ricardo Cordone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.43
Tomasz Swierczewski knocks the ball forward to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
75.31
Yacine Mokrani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.21
Ryota Tanaka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ovidiu. Daniel Ovidiu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.09
Tomasz Swierczewski makes a probing pass to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña heads the ball goalwards. Brian Hibbs easily smothers it.
81.50
Ryota Tanaka flicks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabi Raducioiu.
84.00
Gorou Watanabe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.39
Ryota Tanaka controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Ovidiu. Daniel Ovidiu goes all the way! Daniel Ovidiu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by António Rios.
87.04
Gabi Raducioiu knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claude Cabrol.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
24.4%
48.8%
26.7%
Scorers