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 Leicester City. A crowd of 17,728 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
3.00
0-0Steve Patterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.03
Steve Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell goes all the way! Craig Liddell rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
12.40
0-0Leicester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chelsea's defence.
15.56
0-0Ronnie White barges into Wayne Stockdale. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Stockdale hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.27
0-0Tony Matthews advances with the ball. Tony Matthews flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo passes the ball forward but Robert Maclean is offside!
27.43
Robert Vernazza makes a probing pass to George Van Helmond. George Van Helmond controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell goes all the way! Craig Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.36
0-0Liam Owen threads the ball through to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Potts.
34.26
George Van Helmond comes in with a late challenge on Darren Cooper. George Van Helmond is shown the yellow card! Darren Cooper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.23
0-0Kieron Peckham chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Windass. Ben Windass goes all the way! Ben Windass shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.44
Marcus Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Meidt. Sven Meidt surges forward with the ball. Sven Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tony Matthews.
42.48
Liam Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Leicester City kick off!
47.57
Liam Owen threads the ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell plays a perfect one-two with Romero P. Redondo and rushes in on goal... Craig Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Darius Benjamin.
57.56
0-0Liam Owen clumsily knocks into Marcus Jobson. Liam Owen is warned by the referee! Marcus Jobson runs off the knock.
61.55
Simone Bertarelli barges into Romero P. Redondo. The referee calls over Simone Bertarelli and warns him to calm down! Romero P. Redondo runs off the knock.
65.13
0-0George Van Helmond clumsily knocks into Darren Cooper. George Van Helmond is given a warning by the referee! Darren Cooper carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.23
George Van Helmond knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Liddell but he's offside!
69.39
Liam Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
71.28
Greg Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper surges forward with the ball. Darren Cooper shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jamie Youds manages to gather it comfortably.
75.40
1-0Robert Vernazza makes a probing pass to Liam Owen. Liam Owen threads the ball through to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.25
Ronnie White kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Owen. Liam Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%
Scorers