Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 17,739 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chelsea and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Howey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chelsea and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Howey.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
9.57
0-0Sebastian Rosado passes the ball forward to Ishak Mokrani. With a delightful solo run, Ishak Mokrani stretches the opposition's defence. Ishak Mokrani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Rowett who gathers it comfortably.
12.15
0-0Simon Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Hachemi Rahmani. Hachemi Rahmani knocks the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas knocks the ball forward, putting Jaime Quaresma through on goal. Jaime Quaresma shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Rowett smothers it!
16.42
0-0Steve Grant plays the ball forward to Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
18.41
Hachemi Rahmani makes a probing pass to Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.31
0-1Shaun Duberry laces a through ball forward to Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa beats his man to it with a header. The keeper, Piotr Deyna, sees it late!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
32.48
Steve Grant flicks a high pass forward. Max Gallagher controls it well on his chest. Max Gallagher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Rosado.
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off!
47.54
John Bailey threads a neat ball through to Steve Grant. Steve Grant runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steve Grant shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.51
0-1Alpay Kayis comes in with a late challenge on Sjaak Maas. The referee brings Alpay Kayis to one side and gives him a warning! Sjaak Maas stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.33
Ishak Mokrani flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Maas comfortably collects the pass. Sjaak Maas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Winkler.
59.02
Steve Grant makes a simple pass to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Myssing.
60.39
Nikolas Borchard plays the ball forward to Ishak Mokrani. Ishak Mokrani makes a simple pass to Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
61.28
Ishak Mokrani sees space and advances. Ishak Mokrani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
67.44
Claus Myssing comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Sousa. Claus Myssing is warned by the referee! Duarte Sousa stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.21
Sebastian Rosado flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Guillen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Guillen makes a simple pass to Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma shoots from 25 yards. Nwankwo Rowett easily gets down and covers it.
71.05
0-1Steve Grant makes a simple pass to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa passes the ball forward but Max Gallagher is offside!
77.52
0-1Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Christian Lowry replacing Hachemi Rahmani and Les Hunt replacing Jaime Quaresma .
78.60
Shaun Duberry decides to run forward with the ball. Shaun Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.49
Shaun Duberry takes a quick throw-in, which Gary Adams takes on the chest. Gary Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa beats his man to it with a header. Piotr Deyna didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
87.06
Ishak Mokrani flicks a high pass forward to Les Hunt who brings the ball under control. Les Hunt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Rowett who gathers it comfortably.
89.10
Shaun Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Duarte Sousa 22 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Piotr Deyna (GK)
6
2. Nikolas Borchard (DEF)
6
3. Simon Impey (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Rosado (DEF)
6
5. Claus Myssing (DEF)
5
6. Ishak Mokrani (MID)
9
7. Silvio Guillen (MID)
6
8. Hachemi Rahmani (MID)
6
9. Sjaak Maas (ATT)
6
10. Gialuca Pandolfi (ATT)
6
11. Jaime Quaresma (ATT)
6
12. Stephane Ferraresi (DEF)
0
13. Christian Lowry (MID)
6
14. Les Hunt (ATT)
6
1. Nwankwo Rowett (GK)
8
2. Jan Döring (DEF)
6
3. Dietmar Winkler (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
5. John Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Shaun Duberry (MID)
7
7. Gary Adams (MID)
7
8. Steve Grant (MID)
8
9. Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
10. Duarte Sousa (ATT)
9
11. Max Gallagher (ATT)
7
12. Jason Plowright (GK)
0
13. Matthias Streich (DEF)
0
14. Paolo De Vezze (ATT)
0