Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Millwall kick off the first half!
3.55
Alberto Castillo makes a probing pass to Michael Peters. Michael Peters shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.43
Millwall are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chelsea's defence.
8.52
Alberto Castillo makes a probing pass to Luca Lucenti. Luca Lucenti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.05
Alberto Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Peters. Michael Peters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.07
Kemal Upson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Duberry. Kemal Duberry makes a simple pass to Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Del Clegg easily smothers it!
22.23
Jason Scholes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Del Clegg.
30.34
Kemal Duberry decides to run forward with the ball. Kemal Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.50
Kemal Upson makes a simple pass to Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes surges forward with the ball. Jason Scholes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.18
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.39
Gavin Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Grant. Mark Grant passes the ball forward to Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Newton.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Chelsea start the second half!
51.57
Glynn Newton plays a long ball forward. Luca Lucenti shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.32
Spencer Young makes a simple pass to Luca Lucenti. Luca Lucenti shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.32
Duncan Mckinlay barges into Julian Vidal. Duncan Mckinlay is given a warning by the referee! Julian Vidal grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.41
Jason Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes advances with the ball. Jason Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville powers a header at goal. Del Clegg is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.42
Jason Scholes threads the ball through to Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.10
Rafael Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Mckinlay. Duncan Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Luca Lucenti. Luca Lucenti shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.22
Julian Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.26
Lee Izzet catches Albrecht Neuhaus on the ankles. The referee calls over Lee Izzet and shows him a yellow card! Albrecht Neuhaus runs off the knock.
84.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.04
Glynn Newton passes the ball forward to Alberto Castillo. Alberto Castillo makes a probing pass to Michael Peters. Michael Peters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.12
Spencer Young hacks Jason Scholes from behind! The referee calls over Spencer Young and shows him a yellow card! Jason Scholes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Darren Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Granville. Kieron Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Nascimento.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Jason Scholes of Chelsea
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
27.6%
48.7%
23.7%