Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 18,693 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
4.30
0-0Andres Carranza barges into Harvey Chadwick. The referee brings Andres Carranza to one side and gives him a warning! Harvey Chadwick runs off the knock.
6.23
0-1Marco Van Gastel sees Mervin Woodcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Mervin Woodcock stretches the opposition's defence. Mervin Woodcock makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martín Ruiz!
9.24
0-1Damien Eloi sees Jose Sablé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Sablé flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Bridges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Carranza.
14.54
Marco Van Gastel hacks Steed Burle from behind! The referee calls over Marco Van Gastel and warns him to calm down! Steed Burle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.54
0-1Francisco Martin hacks Aimo De Sanctis from behind! The referee brings Francisco Martin to one side and gives him a warning! Aimo De Sanctis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.33
0-1With a delightful solo run, Malcolm Formon stretches the opposition's defence. Malcolm Formon shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Guillermo Cabrera smothers it!
24.07
Andres Carranza makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Carranza decides to run forward with the ball. Andres Carranza shoots from 25 yards. Guillermo Cabrera gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
26.56
With a delightful solo run, Romano Van Dinteren stretches the opposition's defence. Romano Van Dinteren knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Carranza.
27.38
0-1Malcolm Formon hacks Aimo De Sanctis from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aimo De Sanctis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.57
Scott Blake plays a long ball forward. Steed Burle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Van Gastel.
30.56
0-1Francis Beattie sees Luke Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Burle. Steed Burle jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
32.06
Malcolm Formon threads a neat ball through to Luke Wright. Luke Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Van Gastel.
38.29
Andres Carranza brings the ball forward. Andres Carranza kicks a strong pass forward to Steed Burle. Steed Burle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Guillermo Cabrera gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
39.59
0-1Aimo De Sanctis sees Harvey Chadwick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harvey Chadwick plays a scrappy one-two with Martín Ruiz and advances towards the goal... Scott Blake clumsily knocks into Harvey Chadwick. Penalty not given!!
42.21
Romano Van Dinteren sees Martín Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martín Ruiz shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Rio Godber, sees it late!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Chelsea kick off the second half!
47.30
Marco Van Gastel flicks a high pass forward to Aimo De Sanctis who brings the ball under control. Aimo De Sanctis passes the ball forward to Harvey Chadwick. Harvey Chadwick finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Rio Godber had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
54.10
Jose Sablé comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Formon. The referee calls over Jose Sablé and warns him to calm down! Malcolm Formon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.04
Andres Carranza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Formon. Malcolm Formon hits a low pass to Luke Wright. Luke Wright whips in a cross ball towards Steed Burle. Steed Burle is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillermo Cabrera with no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
60.20
1-3Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Alberto Martin replacing Marco Van Gastel and Frederic Eggimann replacing Martín Ruiz .
61.24
Malcolm Formon kicks a strong pass forward to Steed Burle. Steed Burle tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.34
Mervin Woodcock threads the ball through to Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Chadwick. Harvey Chadwick whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
71.16
Aimo De Sanctis takes it forward alone. Aimo De Sanctis whips in a cross ball towards Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
73.07
Francis Beattie flicks a high pass forward to Luke Wright who brings the ball under control. Luke Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.32
Francisco Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Wright. Luke Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.03
Chelsea have made a substitution with Duccio Di Venanzio replacing Luke Wright .
79.07
With a delightful solo run, Francis Beattie stretches the opposition's defence. Francis Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.45
Abassi Jaurès kicks a strong pass forward to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Eloi.
87.16
Romano Van Dinteren barges into Malcolm Formon. The referee calls over Romano Van Dinteren and warns him to calm down! Malcolm Formon stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
24.3%
50%
25.7%
Scorers
| Steed Burle 55 Duccio Di Venanzio 79 | Martín Ruiz 6, 42 Harvey Chadwick 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martín Ruiz of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rio Godber (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Padilla (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Carranza (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Adam Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Abassi Jaurès (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francisco Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malcolm Formon (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Francis Beattie (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Luke Wright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steed Burle (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Harry Gower (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Maddison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duccio Di Venanzio (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Guillermo Cabrera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marco Van Gastel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kelvin Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Damien Eloi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Sablé (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romano Van Dinteren (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Aimo De Sanctis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mervin Woodcock (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Teddy Bridges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martín Ruiz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Harvey Chadwick (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alberto Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Benjamin Guillou (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederic Eggimann (ATT) | 6 | |