Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 20,296 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Chelsea and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Chelsea and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Swansea City kick off and get the first half underway!
9.39
0-0Neil Summerbee flicks the ball to his team mate, Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes goes all the way! Kew Mendes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.18
0-1Neil Summerbee makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Summerbee shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.19
0-1Claude Cabrol catches Romero P. Redondo on the ankles. Claude Cabrol is shown the yellow card! Romero P. Redondo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.16
James Waters decides to run forward with the ball. James Waters threads the ball through to Mike Best. Mike Best shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
30.06
0-1Neil Summerbee brings the ball forward. Neil Summerbee shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jamie Youds!
34.09
Mike Cole flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Sherwood. Thierry Sherwood passes the ball forward to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.25
0-1Thierry Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Youds who gathers it comfortably.
38.19
Eoin Hurst makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell goes all the way! Craig Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.54
Thierry Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Matthews.
44.20
Liam Owen sees a break and surges forward. Liam Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
0-1Romero P. Redondo hacks Garry Greig from behind! The referee calls over Romero P. Redondo and warns him to calm down! Garry Greig runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Chelsea kick off and get the second half underway!
54.35
Ronnie White sees a break and surges forward. Ronnie White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.22
Ronnie White kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Patterson. Steve Patterson makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Patterson makes a probing pass to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell rockets a shot on goal but Ferdi Roorda is on top of it.
59.25
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
67.53
Robert Vernazza passes the ball forward to Liam Owen. Liam Owen passes the ball forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.55
James Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best shoots from long range but it flies wide!
77.23
Neil Summerbee takes it forward alone. Neil Summerbee knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
78.24
Claude Cabrol hacks Robert Maclean from behind! Claude Cabrol is given a warning by the referee! Robert Maclean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.49
Thierry Sherwood makes a probing pass to Mike Best. Mike Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Matthews.
81.40
Mike Cole makes a probing pass to Neil Summerbee. Neil Summerbee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Vernazza.
83.15
George Van Helmond knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell plays a perfect one-two with Robert Maclean and rushes in on goal... Craig Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.10
George Van Helmond deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean goes all the way! Robert Maclean takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Chelsea are easily keeping Swansea City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
30.7%
46.7%
22.7%
Scorers