Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Preston North End. A crowd of 9,110 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Preston North End appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Preston North End appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Preston North End kicking off!
2.59
0-0Darren Mccann makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Arni Ólafsson easily smothers it.
4.18
0-0Bakary Pfeiffer catches Kemal Duberry on the ankles. Bakary Pfeiffer is given a warning by the referee! Kemal Duberry runs off the knock.
8.10
Saidu A. Omolade kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker goes all the way! Neil Lineker takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gianmatteo Bernardi.
9.25
0-1Saidu A. Omolade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo plays a perfect one-two with Lucian Noica and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Redondo tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.31
0-1Lilian Deguerville plays a long ball forward. Jose Fortes Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Upson.
16.11
Dave Shields threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo shoots from long range. Jose Fortes Redondo scores for Preston North End!!
20.29
0-2Julian Vidal takes it forward alone. Julian Vidal shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.15
Jason Scholes clumsily knocks into Dave Shields. Jason Scholes is warned by the referee! Dave Shields stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.05
Bakary Pfeiffer flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Bernardi!
27.07
Kemal Duberry brings the ball forward. Kemal Duberry shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
30.46
Saidu A. Omolade flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gianmatteo Bernardi easily picks it out of the air!
32.29
Damien Craddock flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Pfeiffer. Bakary Pfeiffer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica takes a shot at goal. Gianmatteo Bernardi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.03
Jason Scholes makes a probing pass to Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Bakary Pfeiffer knocks the ball forward to Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
47.49
Lilian Deguerville passes the ball forward to Dave Shields. Dave Shields passes the ball forward to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.47
Gavin Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Mccann. Darren Mccann knocks the ball forward to Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lilian Deguerville.
54.47
Dave Shields passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo plays a perfect one-two with Lucian Noica and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Redondo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.02
Bakary Pfeiffer chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica flicks the ball with his head. Gianmatteo Bernardi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.34
Dave Shields knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo threads the ball through to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.18
Kemal Upson makes a probing pass to Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arni Ólafsson who gathers it comfortably.
69.34
Darren Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus shoots from 20 yards. Arni Ólafsson easily smothers it.
72.14
Saidu A. Omolade knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker plays a perfect one-two with Lucian Noica and rushes in on goal... Neil Lineker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
79.23
0-4Gavin Ince clumsily knocks into Bakary Pfeiffer. The referee calls over Gavin Ince and shows him a yellow card! Bakary Pfeiffer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.11
Lilian Deguerville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Pfeiffer. Bakary Pfeiffer makes a beautiful solo run. Bakary Pfeiffer plays a perfect one-two with Neil Lineker and rushes in on goal... Bakary Pfeiffer tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Gianmatteo Bernardi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
27.1%
51.4%
21.4%
Scorers
| Jose Fortes Redondo 9, 16 Lucian Noica 32, 60 Bakary Pfeiffer 83 |