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 Hull City. A crowd of 15,429 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
2.01
Oleg Higginbotham arcs the ball upfield. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.53
Francis Moss darts forward. Francis Moss whips in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Jose Javier Jimenez had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
9.40
Henry Greening flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Oscar Vazquez plays a quick one-two with Dani‘l Degn and rushes in on goal... Oscar Vazquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.07
Marvin Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.39
Francis Moss hits a low pass to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Appiah.
18.28
Hauke Müller threads a neat ball through to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Postiga collects the pass. Silvio Postiga shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
20.29
Dani‘l Degn flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez advances inside the box! Oscar Vazquez takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
24.16
Marvin Grant makes a probing pass to Francis Moss. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierre Njanka.
27.42
Jonas Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Higginbotham. Oleg Higginbotham sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Higginbotham tries a spectacular long range effort but Jose Javier Jimenez is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
28.04
Marvin Grant hits a low pass to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
30.11
Steffen Bögelund deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Falk. Paul Falk flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Greening. Henry Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Teruo Nanami. Teruo Nanami jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
34.22
Oleg Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Francis Moss. Francis Moss flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Grant who takes it down. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
36.12
Eduardo Lozano surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Lozano makes a probing pass to Henry Greening. Henry Greening knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hull City kick off!
47.06
Teruo Nanami flicks a high pass forward. Henry Greening collects the pass. Henry Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Sean Emerton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.32
Corner kick to Hull City. Dani‘l Degn plays it to the far post. Sean Emerton drops low and scoops up the ball.
53.17
Michael Barton flicks a high pass forward. Paul Falk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Falk sees Henry Greening in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Greening makes a probing pass between the defence to Oscar Vazquez. Some good footwork from Oscar Vazquez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Sean Emerton easily gets down and covers it.
54.03
Steffen Bögelund flicks a high ball forward to Paul Falk who takes it down. Paul Falk makes an attacking run forward. Paul Falk shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
57.25
Without breaking stride, Hauke Müller plays the ball forward to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
63.08
Marvin Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Moss. Francis Moss whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Jose Javier Jimenez reads it well. Great keeping!
66.52
Francis Moss runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.51
Chelsea have made 3 substitutions with Neil Banks replacing Francis Moss, Michael Moss replacing Silvio Postiga and Eoin Duberry replacing Jonas Widmann .Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Gregoor Maas replacing Eduardo Lozano and Marcel Vogel replacing Teruo Nanami .
84.12
Don Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt flicks a high pass forward. Christos Nikolaidis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christos Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.04
Hauke Müller flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Grant who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Marvin Grant plays the ball forward to Neil Banks. Neil Banks whips in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss makes a deft header. It's there!! Jose Javier Jimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 5 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.0253164556962 vs 37.9746835443038
Play Area
Home team third: 24.05%, Midfield: 44.30%, Away team third: 31.65%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christos Nikolaidis of Chelsea

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Sean Emerton (GK)
7
3. Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
4. Hauke Müller (DEF)
6
5. Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
6. Francis Moss (MID)
9
7. Marvin Grant (MID)
8
6
10. Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
11. Spencer Croft (ATT)
8

12. Michael Moss (ATT)
7
13. Eoin Duberry (DEF)
6
14. Neil Banks (MID)
6

2. Mark Appiah (DEF)
6
6
4. Pierre Njanka (DEF)
6
6
7. Dani‘l Degn (MID)
6
8. Paul Falk (MID)
6
6
10. Oscar Vazquez (ATT)
8
11. Teruo Nanami (ATT)
6

12. Marcel Vogel (ATT)
6
13. Harris Ricci (GK)
0
14. Gregoor Maas (DEF)
6