Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play Leeds United in this friendly game. A crowd of 7,446 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chelsea are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Leeds United start the match!
8.19
0-0Kevin Platt plays the ball forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Danny Defoe.
9.54
0-0Neil Banks takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Magnus Johansson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.03
Jonas Widmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Banks. Neil Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga threads the ball through into the box. Spencer Croft cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.15
0-0Ensio Taulerus chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Myers. Henry Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
16.38
1-0Christos Nikolaidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Banks. Neil Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
20.12
1-0Marvin Grant barges into Ensio Taulerus. The referee calls over Marvin Grant and shows him a yellow card! Ensio Taulerus stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.40
Jonas Widmann makes an attacking run forward. Jonas Widmann shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.20
Magnus Johansson flicks a high pass forward to Ensio Taulerus who brings the ball under control. Ensio Taulerus plays the ball forward to Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma skips past Neil Banks! Some silky footwork from Antonio Quaresma provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Sean Emerton!
28.18
Neil Banks runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga makes a looping header on goal. Danny Defoe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.22
2-0Antonio Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Ensio Taulerus who takes it down. Ensio Taulerus darts forward. Ensio Taulerus knocks the ball forward to Henry Myers but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.35
2-0Lomano Fletcher sees Antonio Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Jacques Casanova who takes it down. Jacques Casanova knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sean Emerton who gathers it comfortably.
36.21
2-0Jacques Casanova hacks Jonas Widmann from behind! Jacques Casanova is warned by the referee! Jonas Widmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.55
Marvin Grant comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Quaresma. The referee warns Marvin Grant to calm down! Antonio Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.40
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Platt easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant heads the ball goalwards. Marvin Grant scores for Chelsea!!
45.00
Henry Myers makes a probing pass to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Grant.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chelsea kick off!
48.44
Hauke Müller makes a probing pass to Jonas Widmann. Jonas Widmann makes a simple pass to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
49.53
Marvin Grant threads a neat ball through to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Danny Defoe with no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
55.59
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Croft who brings the ball under control. Spencer Croft shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.50
Kevin Platt brings the ball forward. Kevin Platt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Danny Defoe.
61.58
5-0Neil Banks takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Antonio Quaresma reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
61.58
5-0Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Dario Ponce replacing Christos Nikolaidis and Don Caldwell replacing Jonas Widmann .Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Tommy Elliott replacing Oscar Gutierrez and Eduardo Campos replacing Henry Myers .
67.35
5-0Hauke Müller flicks a high pass forward. Neil Banks controls it well on his chest. Neil Banks hits a low pass to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. With a superhuman jump, Spencer Croft connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Magnus Johansson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
73.45
Marvin Grant makes a probing pass to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Grant but he's offside!
75.13
Don Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant sees Kevin Platt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Platt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
77.28
Chelsea have made a substitution with Francis Moss replacing Neil Banks .
79.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Grant plays the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt directs the ball goalwards with his head but Danny Defoe is on top of it.
83.46
Ensio Taulerus hits a low pass to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos threads the ball through to Jacques Casanova but he's offside!
90.00
Don Caldwell threads the ball through to Francis Moss. Francis Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Danny Defoe easily punches it away to safety.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Christos Nikolaidis 16 Silvio Postiga 28, 50 Marvin Grant 40 Spencer Croft 56 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sean Emerton (GK)
6
2. Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3. Hauke Müller (DEF)
6
4. Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
5. Ruel Rufus (DEF)
6
6. Neil Banks (MID)
8
7. Marvin Grant (MID)
9
8. Silvio Postiga (ATT)
9
9. Christos Nikolaidis (ATT)
7
10. Kevin Platt (ATT)
7
11. Spencer Croft (ATT)
7
12. Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
13. Francis Moss (MID)
6
14. Carlos Dario Ponce (ATT)
6
1. Danny Defoe (GK)
7
2. Adam Dixon (DEF)
6
3. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
4. Magnus Johansson (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Gutierrez (DEF)
6
6. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
7. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
6
8. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
7
9. Henry Myers (ATT)
6
10. Diego Orsi (ATT)
6
11. Jacques Casanova (ATT)
5
12. Nuno Fernandes (MID)
0
13. Tommy Elliott (GK)
6
14. Eduardo Campos (ATT)
6