Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 17,417 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Mettomo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Mettomo.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
4.00
0-0Danny Merson sees Michael Defoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Defoe passes the ball forward to Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
9.52
0-0Emiliano Nicoletti flicks a high ball forward to John Kasper who takes it down. John Kasper sees Michael Defoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Defoe shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Leicester City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.26
Danny Merson hits a low pass to Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt plays a quick one-two with Michael Defoe and rushes in on goal... Eric Meidt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Clive Lowe!
14.25
Darl Janssen chips the ball to his team mate, Clarence Jansen. Clarence Jansen chips the ball to his team mate, Bojan Dahlin. Bojan Dahlin shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.14
0-0Edward Wiltord makes a beautiful solo run. Edward Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Carsten Timm and the loose ball is cleared up field.
18.33
0-0Thanassis Tsoukalas sees Tobias Beck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Beck threads the ball through to Alun Coppinger but he's offside!
20.12
Clarence Jansen makes a simple pass to Tobias Beck. Tobias Beck shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.10
0-0Emiliano Nicoletti catches Tobias Beck on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tobias Beck hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.20
0-0Carsten Timm barges into Franco Capezzuto. Carsten Timm is warned by the referee! Franco Capezzuto stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.08
Darl Janssen flicks a high ball forward to Giuseppe Romano who takes it down. Giuseppe Romano chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Beck. Tobias Beck shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Seyni Fujen smothers it!
30.08
Thanassis Tsoukalas runs straight at the opposition's defence. Thanassis Tsoukalas edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Thanassis Tsoukalas provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
33.21
Edward Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Beda. Martin Beda knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Darl Janssen.
34.16
0-0Martin Beda takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Clarence Jansen jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
39.56
Emiliano Nicoletti hacks Bojan Dahlin from behind! The referee brings Emiliano Nicoletti to one side and gives him a warning! Bojan Dahlin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.33
0-0Edward Wiltord flicks a high pass forward to Danny Merson who brings the ball under control. Danny Merson sees Michael Defoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Clemence.
44.01
0-0Tim Clemence knocks the ball forward to Clarence Jansen. Clarence Jansen chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Beck. Tobias Beck plays a one-two with Bojan Dahlin and advances towards the goal... Emiliano Nicoletti barges into Tobias Beck. Tobias Beck appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Clarence Jansen plays the ball forward to Tobias Beck. Tobias Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seyni Fujen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
47.08
Martin Beda chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Clive Lowe. What a save!
51.13
Clarence Jansen knocks the ball forward to Bojan Dahlin. Bojan Dahlin shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Seyni Fujen.
53.51
Tim Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Gary Standing controls it well on his chest. Gary Standing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Beck. Tobias Beck shoots from distance. Seyni Fujen easily gets down and covers it.
54.39
Martin Beda runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Beda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Clive Lowe manages to gather it.
63.05
Tim Clemence knocks the ball forward to Thanassis Tsoukalas. Thanassis Tsoukalas plays the ball forward to Bojan Dahlin. Bojan Dahlin advances inside the box! Bojan Dahlin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.07
John Kasper flicks a high ball forward to Franco Capezzuto who takes it down. Franco Capezzuto tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.03
Emiliano Nicoletti makes a simple pass to John Kasper. John Kasper runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Kasper shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
79.14
0-0Martin Beda barges into Gary Standing. The referee calls over Martin Beda and warns him to calm down! Gary Standing gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.51
Gary Standing advances with the ball. Gary Standing finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Seyni Fujen manages to keep it out.
84.09
Emiliano Nicoletti flicks a high pass forward. Danny Merson collects the pass. Danny Merson makes a probing pass to Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
89.29
Gary Standing makes a simple pass to Bojan Dahlin. Bojan Dahlin finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
30.7%
40.9%
28.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Seyni Fujen of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Clive Lowe (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Darl Janssen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Carsten Timm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tim Clemence (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Giuseppe Romano (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Clarence Jansen (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gary Standing (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Thanassis Tsoukalas (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Tobias Beck (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alun Coppinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bojan Dahlin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mick Wright (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Clemence (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Pinheiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Seyni Fujen (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Jacques Mane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emiliano Nicoletti (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Alun Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edward Wiltord (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Martin Beda (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | John Kasper (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Danny Merson (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Michael Defoe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eric Meidt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Franco Capezzuto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jon Lawrence (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nils Diakite (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Flavio Cassano (DEF) | 0 | |