Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,758 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Chelsea start the match!
2.44
Jason Scholes threads the ball through to Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.03
Kieron Granville clumsily knocks into Anthony Drake. The referee calls over Kieron Granville and warns him to calm down! Anthony Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.00
Domenico Gregori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Powell. Andy Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Gemmill. Scott Gemmill powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.56
Gavin Ince makes a probing pass to Mark Grant. Mark Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
10.14
Stephan Krankl makes a probing pass to Scott Gemmill. Scott Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Powell. Andy Powell directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
14.26
Jason Lightfoot comes in with a late challenge on Andy Powell. Jason Lightfoot is shown the yellow card! Andy Powell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.25
Julian Vidal threads the ball through to Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.53
Patrick Wilson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Powell. Andy Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.36
Mark Grant makes a simple pass to Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.46
Kemal Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Duberry. Kemal Duberry advances with the ball. Kemal Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.18
Anthony Drake makes a probing pass to Patrick Wilson. Patrick Wilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ramos. Diogo Ramos shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.22
Jason Scholes kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.10
Anthony Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Krankl. Stephan Krankl decides to run forward with the ball. Stephan Krankl shoots from long range but Gianmatteo Bernardi is on top of it.
38.22
Jason Scholes catches Malcolm Lawton on the ankles. Jason Scholes is given a warning by the referee! Malcolm Lawton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.23
Malcolm Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ramos. Diogo Ramos shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
Julian Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the second half underway!
47.35
Gavin Ince sees space and advances. Gavin Ince makes a probing pass to Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.11
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
54.55
Patrick Wilson decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Upson.
55.49
Patrick Wilson makes a probing pass to Scott Gemmill. Scott Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.35
Malcolm Lawton knocks the ball forward to Andy Powell. Andy Powell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Gianmatteo Bernardi.
61.46
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.26
Stephan Krankl flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Powell. Andy Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.02
Malcolm Lawton flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Powell. Andy Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Ramos. Diogo Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Gianmatteo Bernardi manages to keep it out.
69.32
Julian Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.22
Anthony Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Wilson. Patrick Wilson makes a simple pass to Diogo Ramos. Diogo Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
77.37
Kemal Duberry makes a beautiful solo run. Kemal Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
78.29
Jason Lightfoot plays a long ball forward. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eoin Weir.
79.48
Kemal Duberry sees space and advances. Kemal Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.43
Albrecht Neuhaus catches Eoin Weir on the ankles. Albrecht Neuhaus is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Weir grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.35
Domenico Gregori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Gemmill. Scott Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Powell. Andy Powell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
85.07
Darren Mccann makes a probing pass to Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Drake.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Scott Gemmill of Wolverhampton Wanderers
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
28.1%
42.7%
29.2%

Scorers