Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 9,121 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
4.46
0-0Dominic White passes the ball forward to Arthur Weaver. Arthur Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Weaver. Sol Weaver shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Wes Monk manages to gather it comfortably.
9.03
0-0Arthur Weaver clumsily knocks into Omer Brighton. The referee calls over Arthur Weaver and warns him to calm down! Omer Brighton runs off the knock.
10.01
0-1With vision, Nick Griffin plays the ball forward to Chris Ljungberg. Chris Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler runs straight at the defence! Matthias Erler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Wes Monk has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.40
0-1Nick Griffin barges into Kees van den Berg. Nick Griffin is shown the yellow card! Kees van den Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.57
Kees van den Berg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Bierhoff. Philipp Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Richard Tolley manages to gather it easily.
33.08
Dominic White passes the ball forward to Arthur Weaver. With vision, Arthur Weaver plays the ball forward to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sol Weaver. Sol Weaver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Wes Monk smothers it!
34.02
0-1Mervin Ehiogu makes a strong solo run forward. Mervin Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Bierhoff. Philipp Bierhoff plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Proctor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paolo Cadamarteri comes in with a late challenge on Philipp Bierhoff. Philipp Bierhoff appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
42.52
Chris Ljungberg hacks Trevor Formon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Trevor Formon stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
48.36
Chris Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Weaver. Sol Weaver makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.36
Paolo Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Deane. With imagination, Steven Deane laces a weighted ball forward to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.06
Sol Rodgers clumsily knocks into Steven Deane. Sol Rodgers is warned by the referee! Steven Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.15
Kees van den Berg catches Matthew Fortune on the ankles. The referee calls over Kees van den Berg and warns him to calm down! Matthew Fortune runs off the knock.
60.11
0-2Chelsea have made a substitution with Andre Vieira replacing Simon Proctor .Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Eddie May replacing Nick Griffin, Laurent Tassali replacing Steven Deane and Leon Taylor replacing Titus Rufus .
77.22
Chelsea have made a substitution with Daniele Shaw replacing Sol Rodgers .
78.25
Arthur Weaver catches Omer Brighton on the ankles. Arthur Weaver is shown the yellow card! Omer Brighton runs off the knock.
85.34
Kees van den Berg clumsily knocks into Matthew Fortune. Kees van den Berg is given another warning by the referee! Matthew Fortune runs off the knock.
87.47
0-2Kees van den Berg flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Marcelino who brings the ball under control. Felipe Marcelino shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
89.25
Chris Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Weaver. Sol Weaver tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Wes Monk.
90.00
Corner kick to Blackburn Rovers. Chris Ljungberg chips it to the near post. Philipp Bierhoff reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
25.8%
51.5%
22.7%
Scorers
| Matthias Erler 10 Sol Weaver 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Erler of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wes Monk (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Darius Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sol Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stanley Walsh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mervin Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Trevor Formon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Omer Brighton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kees van den Berg (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Proctor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Philipp Bierhoff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Felipe Marcelino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniele Shaw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Eberle (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andre Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Richard Tolley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nick Griffin (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Paolo Cadamarteri (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthew Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arthur Weaver (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Chris Ljungberg (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Steven Deane (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matthias Erler (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Titus Rufus (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sol Weaver (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Eddie May (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Laurent Tassali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leon Taylor (GK) | 6 | |