Match Report


ChelseaChelsea     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
David BaconDavid Bacon Jay Livermore Jay Livermore
Clive LoweC. Lowe74
G
1
G
76Rick WillisR. Willis
Marvin ClemenceM. Clemence72
D
2
D
71Kieron PowerK. Power
Darl JanssenD. Janssen73
D
3
D
82Rolf GimplR. Gimpl
Carsten TimmC. Timm76
D
4
D
73Corrado TuratoC. Turato
Tommy VickersT. Vickers75
M
5
D
71Hannes SchöllH. Schöll
Clarence JansenC. Jansen76
M
6
M
75Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner
Giuseppe RomanoG. Romano74
M
captain7
M
77Franceco CupiF. Cupi
Thanassis TsoukalasT. Tsoukalas79
M
8
M
77Benício DidiB. Didi
Tobias BeckT. Beck73
A
9
A
77Dries HermansD. Hermans
Alun CoppingerA. Coppinger74
A
10
A
81Francis DefoeF. Defoe
Bojan DahlinB. Dahlin73
A
11captain
A
87Paul SterjovskiP. Sterjovski
 
Mick WrightM. Wright51
G
12
D
75Tonton GustafssonT. Gustafsson
Tim ClemenceT. Clemence57
D
13
M
82Benoit GiacobboB. Giacobbo
Daniel PinheiroD. Pinheiro68
A
14
A
72Oscar BertarelliO. Bertarelli

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,763 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Milligan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the match underway!
4.29
Benício Didi flicks a high pass forward. Paul Sterjovski collects the pass. Paul Sterjovski plays a quick one-two with Francis Defoe and rushes in on goal... Paul Sterjovski shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Carsten Timm happens to be in the right place to block it.
9.29
Carsten Timm threads the ball through to Clarence Jansen. Clarence Jansen decides to run forward with the ball. Clarence Jansen plays a scrappy one-two with Tobias Beck and advances towards the goal... Clarence Jansen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Rick Willis, sees it late!! Goal for Chelsea!
14.34
Carsten Timm flicks a high pass forward to Clarence Jansen who brings the ball under control. Clarence Jansen flicks a high ball forward to Bojan Dahlin who takes it down. Bojan Dahlin shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Rick Willis.
15.54
Tommy Vickers takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Corrado Turato gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
18.08
Giuseppe Romano flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Beck who takes it down. Tobias Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Bojan Dahlin. Bojan Dahlin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Rick Willis had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
21.36
Thanassis Tsoukalas takes it forward alone. Thanassis Tsoukalas skips past Corrado Turato! Thanassis Tsoukalas strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.40
Kieron Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Cupi. Franceco Cupi flicks a high pass forward. Dries Hermans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dries Hermans passes the ball forward but Francis Defoe is offside!
28.21
Corrado Turato threads a neat ball through to Franceco Cupi. Franceco Cupi flicks a high pass forward to Dries Hermans who brings the ball under control. Dries Hermans cuts inside the box! Dries Hermans takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Clive Lowe with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
36.15
Franceco Cupi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Franceco Cupi makes a great pass forward. Paul Sterjovski runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.22
Franceco Cupi knocks the ball forward to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans shoots from 20 yards but somehow Clive Lowe manages to keep it out.
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
48.19
Tommy Vickers kicks a strong pass forward to Bojan Dahlin. Bojan Dahlin lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Beck. Tobias Beck is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.05
Benício Didi barges into Tommy Vickers. The referee calls over Benício Didi and shows him a yellow card! Tommy Vickers stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.57
Carsten Timm plays the ball forward to Clarence Jansen. With a delightful solo run, Clarence Jansen stretches the opposition's defence. Clarence Jansen cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Clarence Jansen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Rick Willis gets down and covers it.
59.31
Benício Didi knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe tries a spectacular long range effort. Francis Defoe scores for Newcastle United!!
61.31
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Tonton Gustafsson replacing Kieron Power and Benoit Giacobbo replacing Benício Didi .
63.19
Giuseppe Romano flicks a high pass forward to Bojan Dahlin who brings the ball under control. Bojan Dahlin knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Coppinger. Rolf Gimpl catches Alun Coppinger on the ankles. Alun Coppinger appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
65.25
Benoit Giacobbo passes the ball forward to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe makes a great pass forward. Paul Sterjovski runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.56
Oliver Kirschner hits a low pass to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.17
Clarence Jansen flicks a high pass forward to Alun Coppinger who brings the ball under control. Alun Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Beck. Tobias Beck makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
71.05
Oliver Kirschner knocks the ball forward to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans shoots from long range. Dries Hermans scores for Newcastle United!!
75.04
Oliver Kirschner threads the ball through to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans makes a probing pass between the defence to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Clive Lowe gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
78.29
Corrado Turato flicks a high pass forward. Benoit Giacobbo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benoit Giacobbo threads the ball through to Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski plays a scrappy one-two with Francis Defoe and advances towards the goal... Paul Sterjovski rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Benoit Giacobbo plays the ball forward to Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
83.45
Oliver Kirschner receives the ball from a throw-in from Franceco Cupi. Oliver Kirschner kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball towards Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheers as the Dutchman celebrates his hattrick!
87.32
Oliver Kirschner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oliver Kirschner cuts inside the box! Oliver Kirschner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Newcastle United!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chelsea

Newcastle United
Goals
3
6
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
31.9%
45.8%
22.2%

Scorers
Clarence Jansen 9
Bojan Dahlin 18
Tobias Beck 48
Dries Hermans 28, 71, 83
Francis Defoe 59
Paul Sterjovski 78
Oliver Kirschner 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dries Hermans of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Clive Lowe (GK)
6
2.Marvin Clemence (DEF)
6
3.Darl Janssen (DEF)
6
4.Carsten Timm (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Vickers (MID)
6
6.Clarence Jansen (MID)goal scored
8
7.Giuseppe Romano (MID)
6
8.Thanassis Tsoukalas (MID)
6
9.Tobias Beck (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alun Coppinger (ATT)
6
11.Bojan Dahlin (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Mick Wright (GK)
0
13.Tim Clemence (DEF)
0
14.Daniel Pinheiro (ATT)
0

1.Rick Willis (GK)
6
2.Kieron Power (DEF)
6
3.Rolf Gimpl (DEF)
6
4.Corrado Turato (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Schöll (DEF)
6
6.Oliver Kirschner (MID)goal scored
8
7.Franceco Cupi (MID)
7
8.Benício Didi (MID)yellow card
6
9.Dries Hermans (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Francis Defoe (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Paul Sterjovski (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tonton Gustafsson (DEF)
6
13.Benoit Giacobbo (MID)
6
14.Oscar Bertarelli (ATT)
0