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Season 17 Archive: Elite FA Cup, Group A Game 3
Chelsea 3 - 1 FC Porto
Elite FA Cup Groups Match, Chelsea vs. FC Porto (Tue Nov 05)
Chelsea | FC Porto
4-3-1-2 C | 4-1-4-1 P
Dan Williams | Shaun Winzor
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L_Bowazski GK | GK D_Marshall
Alvaro_Rubio DF | DF T_Adams
M_Richards DF | DF S_Rolfes
G_Burdisso DF | DF D_McGrain
D_Reciefe DF | DF L_Squillaci
P_Little MF | DM R_Nomvethe
R_V_Persie MF | MF G_Hagi
A_Buzsaky MF | MF Di_Maria
B_Stancu AM | MF R_Castias
Bar FW | MF B_Bannan
Gerd_Muller FW | FW E_Adebayor
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P_Medhurst SUB | SUB C_Clark
S_Pearce SUB | SUB M_Laursen
M_Izzet SUB | SUB J_R_Riquelme
R_Knight SUB | SUB Amauri
M_Magnusson SUB | SUB D_Rags
Referee: O_Bundy (USA)
Min. 2 :(fcp) B_Bannan takes a throw in
... He throws the ball into E_Adebayor
... Alvaro_Rubio goes in with the block tackle
... He comes out of it with the ball
... Great tackle!
Min. 3 :(chs) R_V_Persie with a neat pass into A_Buzsaky
... A_Buzsaky with the crafty shot!
... But D_Marshall pulls out a save of the game
Min. 4 :(chs) A_Buzsaky with the first time pass to P_Little
... P_Little attempts a chip!
... But D_Marshall is equal to it
Min. 7 :(chs) A_Buzsaky with a smart pass to Alvaro_Rubio
... But D_McGrain with the fine tackle
Min. 10 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe can't find space for the shot
... He slips it through to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor with his head down lets it go !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 12 :(fcp) E_Adebayor gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside the defender!
... He has some space now!
... G_Burdisso takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 12 :(chs) Gerd_Muller knocks it past the defender and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... D_McGrain leaves his foot in with the challenge!!
... That's a bad foul!!
... O_Bundy will just give him a speaking to
Min. 14 :(fcp) R_Castias with the towering header to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor drives it low !
... It floats over L_Bowazski
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 15 :(chs) B_Stancu unselfishly heads the ball back to Gerd_Muller
... Gerd_Muller fires off a left-footed shot !
... It floats over D_Marshall
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 15 :(fcp) G_Hagi reads the run of E_Adebayor
... G_Burdisso takes the player down!!
... PENALTY!!
... No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
... Unbelievable!
Min. 21 :(fcp) R_Castias with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to L_Squillaci
... L_Squillaci sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... GOAL !!
... It looks like he enjoyed that one!!
... He grabs the corner flag and pretends to sing!
... FC Porto go in front now with that goal!
... Chelsea 0-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 22 :(chs) It appears B_Stancu is playing as a MF
Min. 22 :(fcp) R_Castias moves to DM
Min. 22 :(chs) D_Reciefe with the first time pass to R_V_Persie
... R_V_Persie smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... D_Marshall is beaten!
... GOAL !!
... Pick that one out!!
... Chelsea are back level!
... Chelsea 1-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 23 :(chs) B_Stancu shifts into the AM position in a tactical change
Min. 24 :(fcp) R_Castias runs at goal
... He spots the run of E_Adebayor
... He's played him in
... A delicate header from E_Adebayor !
... L_Bowazski has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... L_Bowazski reacts well to save!!!
Min. 25 :(chs) A_Buzsaky pass splits open the defence and finds D_Reciefe
... The cross hits D_Reciefe on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... Brilliant save from D_Marshall
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 25 :(fcp) Di_Maria fires over a low cross to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor drives the shot in!
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... G_Hagi plays it into the danger area!
... L_Squillaci swings a leg at it!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... L_Bowazski acrobatically tips it over !!
... Great keeping!
... CORNER!
... D_McGrain crosses it in!
... L_Bowazski easily claims the ball!
Min. 30 :(chs) A_Buzsaky with a flicked pass to Bar
... T_Adams beats him to the ball
Min. 31 :(fcp) T_Adams steps over the ball
... He nutmegs G_Burdisso
... That a lovely piece of trickery
... T_Adams curls it towards the top corner !
... L_Bowazski with an amazing dive to the bottom left
... How he got to that one I don't know !
... CORNER!
... B_Bannan crosses it in!
... The ball comes to L_Squillaci
... He knocks it goalward
... L_Bowazski with the diving save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 34 :(chs) A_Buzsaky moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to Gerd_Muller
... A great volley from Gerd_Muller !
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... P_Little plays it towards the near post!
... It comes to Gerd_Muller
... He gets the shot away
... D_Marshall parries the shot
... And the defender clears it!
Min. 35 :(fcp) FC Porto will now play C
Min. 39 :(fcp) G_Hagi hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... L_Squillaci latches onto it!
... L_Squillaci with the attempt at goal!
... L_Bowazski gets his fingertips to it
... It's pushed around the post to safety
... CORNER!
... G_Hagi chips the ball in towards the far post!
... Di_Maria loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... But he somehow misses
... The Chelsea fans laugh at him
Min. 40 :(chs) P_Little beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds Bar
... But L_Squillaci slides in
Min. 40 :(fcp) R_Castias can't find space for the shot
... He slips it through to D_McGrain
... But Alvaro_Rubio sweeps up the threat
Min. 41 :(chs) B_Stancu boots it towards Gerd_Muller
... Gerd_Muller with the 40 yard drive !
... D_Marshall tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 41 :(chs) Alvaro_Rubio plays a first time ball through the defence to R_V_Persie
... R_Nomvethe with an awful challenge
... O_Bundy will want to speak to him
... He deserves punishment for that!
... O_Bundy calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(fcp) L_Squillaci skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to E_Adebayor
... But M_Richards sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 45 :(chs) Gerd_Muller flicks it over the defenders head
... He showed some great skill there!
... L_Squillaci plays the back pass
... D_Marshall can't get to it!!
... It goes just wide!!
... Look at the relief on his face!!
... CORNER!
... B_Stancu floats the ball in!
... D_Marshall catches it!
Min. 45 :(fcp) G_Hagi with a first time pass
... E_Adebayor runs onto it!
... E_Adebayor aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria lofts the ball in!
... T_Adams with the header
... L_Bowazski just watches float over the bar!
Min. 46 :(chs) A_Buzsaky with a pinpoint pass to M_Richards
... M_Richards drives it towards goal !
... But D_Marshall makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 46 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe finds E_Adebayor in the box
... E_Adebayor heads the ball towards goal !
... But L_Bowazski makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 47 :(chs) P_Little beats his marker
... He showed great skill there
... P_Little with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Chelsea 1-1 FC Porto
Min. 47 :(chs) Gerd_Muller knocks it past D_McGrain and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... Gerd_Muller flings a shot at goal !
... GOAL !!
... A classy finish
... That's given Chelsea the lead!
... Chelsea 2-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 48 :(fcp) R_Castias moves into a AM role on the manager's orders
Min. 51 :(chs) P_Little with the deft touch
... He takes it past L_Squillaci
... He knocks it to Bar!
... L_Squillaci recovers to win the ball back
Min. 54 :(fcp) D_McGrain with a penetrating pass to R_Nomvethe
... M_Richards gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 54 :(chs) Gerd_Muller looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... His team mate plays the through ball for him!
... S_Rolfes with a deliberate foul
... That deserves a punishment
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... B_Stancu fires it towards the goal
... D_Marshall blocks the shot with his legs
... And he gathers it!
Min. 55 :(chs) R_V_Persie with a precise ball to G_Burdisso
... Di_Maria pulls on his opponent's shirt!!
... O_Bundy has stopped play
... Well spotted by O_Bundy!
... The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 57 :(chs) B_Stancu back heels to find G_Burdisso in space
... S_Rolfes with a nasty foul
... That looked malicious
... FREE KICK
... Just past the halfway line
... B_Stancu shapes to shoot
... He plays it to A_Buzsaky instead
... A_Buzsaky sees L_Bowazski off his line !
... D_Marshall has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... D_Marshall reacts well to tip it wide!!!
... CORNER!
... Gerd_Muller hits it towards the far post!
... D_Marshall jumps well to claim it!
Min. 58 :(fcp) FC Porto's manager orders his side to play P
Min. 60 :(fcp) M_Laursen is being prepared to come on
... D_McGrain is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 61 :(fcp) S_Rolfes is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor tries the lob from 30 yards !
... Brilliant save from L_Bowazski
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 63 :(chs) P_Little has the ball
... He knocks the ball past M_Laursen
... He puts in Gerd_Muller!
... But S_Rolfes reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 65 :(fcp) Amauri is being brought on
... B_Bannan is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 66 :(fcp) M_Laursen knocks it forward
... D_Reciefe slips
... R_Castias gets to it!
... R_Castias with a powerful header !
... But he puts it over
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 67 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme is being brought on
... Di_Maria is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 68 :(chs) B_Stancu with a real burst of pace
... He leaves R_Nomvethe behind
... B_Stancu tries the shot !
... It's hit the bar
... It bounces down
... D_Marshall grabs it
... No Goal!
... Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 69 :(fcp) Amauri gains possession
... But M_Richards slides in two footed.
... O_Bundy has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 70 :(chs) S_Pearce is coming on for D_Reciefe and playing DF
Min. 70 :(chs) Chelsea made the switch to a N strategy
Min. 70 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme moves to AM
Min. 70 :(fcp) G_Hagi curls the ball out wide to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor tries the shot !
... He hits the post
... He follows it up!
... But puts it wide!
... He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 71 :(chs) A_Buzsaky finds Bar on the edge of the box
... But T_Adams wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 72 :(chs) M_Izzet comes on for P_Little and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 74 :(chs) Bar holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to Gerd_Muller
... R_Nomvethe cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 74 :(fcp) R_Castias with the cross-field pass to R_Nomvethe
... A great volley from R_Nomvethe !
... But L_Bowazski hits it away
... He could have held onto that!
Min. 74 :(chs) M_Richards drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to B_Stancu
... J_R_Riquelme rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
... That's a foul!!
... O_Bundy ignores the protests for a card
... Shaun Winzor looks relieved
Min. 75 :(chs) M_Magnusson comes on for Bar and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 76 :(fcp) S_Rolfes with a slick pass to J_R_Riquelme
... M_Richards gets to the ball first
Min. 78 :(chs) B_Stancu runs at the defence
... He nutmegs T_Adams
... He showed his class there
... B_Stancu with a graceful, looping effort !
... It goes wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 81 :(chs) M_Richards beats L_Squillaci
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... M_Richards carves a shot towards goal !
... D_Marshall tips it round the post
... Well saved
... CORNER!
... Swung in by B_Stancu
... D_Marshall makes the catch!
Min. 84 :(chs) A_Buzsaky finds Gerd_Muller on the edge of the box
... Gerd_Muller hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... GOAL !!
... It was a top drawer goal
... Chelsea 3-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 84 :(fcp) G_Hagi with the towering header to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme hits a great drive!
... But L_Bowazski is equal to it
Min. 87 :(chs) M_Izzet gets to the by line
... He looks up and lobs in a cross
... B_Stancu is unmarked
... T_Adams anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(chs) M_Izzet with the towering header to Gerd_Muller
... A great volley from Gerd_Muller !
... D_Marshall makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 89 :(fcp) L_Squillaci with the heel pass to Amauri
... Alvaro_Rubio is called for the holding foul
... He won that header unfairly
... O_Bundy ignores the protests for a card
... Dan Williams looks relieved
Min. 91 :(chs) Gerd_Muller takes on the defender
... He runs past the defender
... Gerd_Muller fires a shot at goal !
... But it goes wide of the post
Min. 92 :(chs) B_Stancu loses L_Squillaci
... J_R_Riquelme with an ugly foul
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Stamford Bridge
Attendance : 45,000
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Chelsea Match Info
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Best player : Gerd_Muller (Man of the Match)
Scorers : R_V_Persie (22), Gerd_Muller (47,84)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : L_Squillaci
Scorers : L_Squillaci (21)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : R_Nomvethe (41), Di_Maria (55)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Chelsea | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 19 | 18
Off target : 6 | 8
On target : 13 | 10
Possession : 37 | 63
Corners : 4 | 5
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 2
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 8 | 11
Key Tackles : 8 | 9
Key Passes : 21 | 20
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Final Score : Chelsea 3 - 1 FC Porto
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Player Statistics - Chelsea
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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L_Bowazski GK 32 5 4 6 15 | 94 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0
Alvaro_Rubio DF 2 22 8 10 36 | 94 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 12 0
M_Richards DF 2 22 9 5 45 | 94 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 60 12 16
G_Burdisso DF 2 21 5 8 39 | 94 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0
D_Reciefe DF 1 20 7 4 33 | 72 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 32 8
P_Little MF 2 3 24 2 38 | 74 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 36 9
R_V_Persie MF 2 8 22 12 31 | 94 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 24 28
A_Buzsaky MF 2 6 22 4 20 | 94 0 0 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 116 16
B_Stancu AM 2 6 22 16 34 | 94 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 24 10
Bar FW 1 6 8 24 22 | 77 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
Gerd_Muller FW 2 7 6 23 27 | 94 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 0 20 20 103
P_Medhurst GK 22 2 2 4 17 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Pearce DF 1 21 6 9 18 | 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Izzet MF 2 10 23 7 25 | 20 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0
R_Knight MF 1 2 22 1 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Magnusson FW 1 3 5 23 22 | 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_Marshall GK 33 7 5 7 14 | 94 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0
T_Adams DF 2 26 7 6 22 | 94 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 45 0 9
S_Rolfes DF 2 25 6 8 34 | 94 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5 4 -20
D_McGrain DF 1 23 11 7 24 | 62 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 12 0
L_Squillaci DF 4 22 10 7 37 | 94 0 3 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 45 24 52
R_Nomvethe DM 2 17 22 6 28 | 94 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 13 22 6
G_Hagi MF 2 5 27 10 30 | 94 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 40 -20
Di_Maria MF 1 6 25 5 37 | 69 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 10 -1
R_Castias AM 2 8 24 9 29 | 94 0 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 80 1
B_Bannan MF 1 7 23 4 27 | 67 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
E_Adebayor FW 2 7 7 26 35 | 94 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
C_Clark GK 27 4 2 3 38 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Laursen DF 2 25 8 6 30 | 32 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
J_R_Riquelme AM 3 5 24 20 34 | 25 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
Amauri FW 2 6 7 25 29 | 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Rags FW 2 3 5 23 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Chelsea | FC Porto
4-3-1-2 C | 4-1-4-1 P
Dan Williams | Shaun Winzor
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L_Bowazski GK | GK D_Marshall
Alvaro_Rubio DF | DF T_Adams
M_Richards DF | DF S_Rolfes
G_Burdisso DF | DF D_McGrain
D_Reciefe DF | DF L_Squillaci
P_Little MF | DM R_Nomvethe
R_V_Persie MF | MF G_Hagi
A_Buzsaky MF | MF Di_Maria
B_Stancu AM | MF R_Castias
Bar FW | MF B_Bannan
Gerd_Muller FW | FW E_Adebayor
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P_Medhurst SUB | SUB C_Clark
S_Pearce SUB | SUB M_Laursen
M_Izzet SUB | SUB J_R_Riquelme
R_Knight SUB | SUB Amauri
M_Magnusson SUB | SUB D_Rags
Referee: O_Bundy (USA)
Min. 2 :(fcp) B_Bannan takes a throw in
... He throws the ball into E_Adebayor
... Alvaro_Rubio goes in with the block tackle
... He comes out of it with the ball
... Great tackle!
Min. 3 :(chs) R_V_Persie with a neat pass into A_Buzsaky
... A_Buzsaky with the crafty shot!
... But D_Marshall pulls out a save of the game
Min. 4 :(chs) A_Buzsaky with the first time pass to P_Little
... P_Little attempts a chip!
... But D_Marshall is equal to it
Min. 7 :(chs) A_Buzsaky with a smart pass to Alvaro_Rubio
... But D_McGrain with the fine tackle
Min. 10 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe can't find space for the shot
... He slips it through to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor with his head down lets it go !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 12 :(fcp) E_Adebayor gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside the defender!
... He has some space now!
... G_Burdisso takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 12 :(chs) Gerd_Muller knocks it past the defender and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... D_McGrain leaves his foot in with the challenge!!
... That's a bad foul!!
... O_Bundy will just give him a speaking to
Min. 14 :(fcp) R_Castias with the towering header to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor drives it low !
... It floats over L_Bowazski
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 15 :(chs) B_Stancu unselfishly heads the ball back to Gerd_Muller
... Gerd_Muller fires off a left-footed shot !
... It floats over D_Marshall
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 15 :(fcp) G_Hagi reads the run of E_Adebayor
... G_Burdisso takes the player down!!
... PENALTY!!
... No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
... Unbelievable!
Min. 21 :(fcp) R_Castias with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to L_Squillaci
... L_Squillaci sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... GOAL !!
... It looks like he enjoyed that one!!
... He grabs the corner flag and pretends to sing!
... FC Porto go in front now with that goal!
... Chelsea 0-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 22 :(chs) It appears B_Stancu is playing as a MF
Min. 22 :(fcp) R_Castias moves to DM
Min. 22 :(chs) D_Reciefe with the first time pass to R_V_Persie
... R_V_Persie smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... D_Marshall is beaten!
... GOAL !!
... Pick that one out!!
... Chelsea are back level!
... Chelsea 1-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 23 :(chs) B_Stancu shifts into the AM position in a tactical change
Min. 24 :(fcp) R_Castias runs at goal
... He spots the run of E_Adebayor
... He's played him in
... A delicate header from E_Adebayor !
... L_Bowazski has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... L_Bowazski reacts well to save!!!
Min. 25 :(chs) A_Buzsaky pass splits open the defence and finds D_Reciefe
... The cross hits D_Reciefe on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... Brilliant save from D_Marshall
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 25 :(fcp) Di_Maria fires over a low cross to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor drives the shot in!
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... G_Hagi plays it into the danger area!
... L_Squillaci swings a leg at it!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... L_Bowazski acrobatically tips it over !!
... Great keeping!
... CORNER!
... D_McGrain crosses it in!
... L_Bowazski easily claims the ball!
Min. 30 :(chs) A_Buzsaky with a flicked pass to Bar
... T_Adams beats him to the ball
Min. 31 :(fcp) T_Adams steps over the ball
... He nutmegs G_Burdisso
... That a lovely piece of trickery
... T_Adams curls it towards the top corner !
... L_Bowazski with an amazing dive to the bottom left
... How he got to that one I don't know !
... CORNER!
... B_Bannan crosses it in!
... The ball comes to L_Squillaci
... He knocks it goalward
... L_Bowazski with the diving save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 34 :(chs) A_Buzsaky moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to Gerd_Muller
... A great volley from Gerd_Muller !
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... P_Little plays it towards the near post!
... It comes to Gerd_Muller
... He gets the shot away
... D_Marshall parries the shot
... And the defender clears it!
Min. 35 :(fcp) FC Porto will now play C
Min. 39 :(fcp) G_Hagi hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... L_Squillaci latches onto it!
... L_Squillaci with the attempt at goal!
... L_Bowazski gets his fingertips to it
... It's pushed around the post to safety
... CORNER!
... G_Hagi chips the ball in towards the far post!
... Di_Maria loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... But he somehow misses
... The Chelsea fans laugh at him
Min. 40 :(chs) P_Little beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds Bar
... But L_Squillaci slides in
Min. 40 :(fcp) R_Castias can't find space for the shot
... He slips it through to D_McGrain
... But Alvaro_Rubio sweeps up the threat
Min. 41 :(chs) B_Stancu boots it towards Gerd_Muller
... Gerd_Muller with the 40 yard drive !
... D_Marshall tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 41 :(chs) Alvaro_Rubio plays a first time ball through the defence to R_V_Persie
... R_Nomvethe with an awful challenge
... O_Bundy will want to speak to him
... He deserves punishment for that!
... O_Bundy calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(fcp) L_Squillaci skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to E_Adebayor
... But M_Richards sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 45 :(chs) Gerd_Muller flicks it over the defenders head
... He showed some great skill there!
... L_Squillaci plays the back pass
... D_Marshall can't get to it!!
... It goes just wide!!
... Look at the relief on his face!!
... CORNER!
... B_Stancu floats the ball in!
... D_Marshall catches it!
Min. 45 :(fcp) G_Hagi with a first time pass
... E_Adebayor runs onto it!
... E_Adebayor aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria lofts the ball in!
... T_Adams with the header
... L_Bowazski just watches float over the bar!
Min. 46 :(chs) A_Buzsaky with a pinpoint pass to M_Richards
... M_Richards drives it towards goal !
... But D_Marshall makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 46 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe finds E_Adebayor in the box
... E_Adebayor heads the ball towards goal !
... But L_Bowazski makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 47 :(chs) P_Little beats his marker
... He showed great skill there
... P_Little with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Chelsea 1-1 FC Porto
Min. 47 :(chs) Gerd_Muller knocks it past D_McGrain and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... Gerd_Muller flings a shot at goal !
... GOAL !!
... A classy finish
... That's given Chelsea the lead!
... Chelsea 2-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 48 :(fcp) R_Castias moves into a AM role on the manager's orders
Min. 51 :(chs) P_Little with the deft touch
... He takes it past L_Squillaci
... He knocks it to Bar!
... L_Squillaci recovers to win the ball back
Min. 54 :(fcp) D_McGrain with a penetrating pass to R_Nomvethe
... M_Richards gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 54 :(chs) Gerd_Muller looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... His team mate plays the through ball for him!
... S_Rolfes with a deliberate foul
... That deserves a punishment
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... B_Stancu fires it towards the goal
... D_Marshall blocks the shot with his legs
... And he gathers it!
Min. 55 :(chs) R_V_Persie with a precise ball to G_Burdisso
... Di_Maria pulls on his opponent's shirt!!
... O_Bundy has stopped play
... Well spotted by O_Bundy!
... The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 57 :(chs) B_Stancu back heels to find G_Burdisso in space
... S_Rolfes with a nasty foul
... That looked malicious
... FREE KICK
... Just past the halfway line
... B_Stancu shapes to shoot
... He plays it to A_Buzsaky instead
... A_Buzsaky sees L_Bowazski off his line !
... D_Marshall has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... D_Marshall reacts well to tip it wide!!!
... CORNER!
... Gerd_Muller hits it towards the far post!
... D_Marshall jumps well to claim it!
Min. 58 :(fcp) FC Porto's manager orders his side to play P
Min. 60 :(fcp) M_Laursen is being prepared to come on
... D_McGrain is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 61 :(fcp) S_Rolfes is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor tries the lob from 30 yards !
... Brilliant save from L_Bowazski
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 63 :(chs) P_Little has the ball
... He knocks the ball past M_Laursen
... He puts in Gerd_Muller!
... But S_Rolfes reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 65 :(fcp) Amauri is being brought on
... B_Bannan is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 66 :(fcp) M_Laursen knocks it forward
... D_Reciefe slips
... R_Castias gets to it!
... R_Castias with a powerful header !
... But he puts it over
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 67 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme is being brought on
... Di_Maria is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 68 :(chs) B_Stancu with a real burst of pace
... He leaves R_Nomvethe behind
... B_Stancu tries the shot !
... It's hit the bar
... It bounces down
... D_Marshall grabs it
... No Goal!
... Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 69 :(fcp) Amauri gains possession
... But M_Richards slides in two footed.
... O_Bundy has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 70 :(chs) S_Pearce is coming on for D_Reciefe and playing DF
Min. 70 :(chs) Chelsea made the switch to a N strategy
Min. 70 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme moves to AM
Min. 70 :(fcp) G_Hagi curls the ball out wide to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor tries the shot !
... He hits the post
... He follows it up!
... But puts it wide!
... He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 71 :(chs) A_Buzsaky finds Bar on the edge of the box
... But T_Adams wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 72 :(chs) M_Izzet comes on for P_Little and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 74 :(chs) Bar holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to Gerd_Muller
... R_Nomvethe cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 74 :(fcp) R_Castias with the cross-field pass to R_Nomvethe
... A great volley from R_Nomvethe !
... But L_Bowazski hits it away
... He could have held onto that!
Min. 74 :(chs) M_Richards drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to B_Stancu
... J_R_Riquelme rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
... That's a foul!!
... O_Bundy ignores the protests for a card
... Shaun Winzor looks relieved
Min. 75 :(chs) M_Magnusson comes on for Bar and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 76 :(fcp) S_Rolfes with a slick pass to J_R_Riquelme
... M_Richards gets to the ball first
Min. 78 :(chs) B_Stancu runs at the defence
... He nutmegs T_Adams
... He showed his class there
... B_Stancu with a graceful, looping effort !
... It goes wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 81 :(chs) M_Richards beats L_Squillaci
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... M_Richards carves a shot towards goal !
... D_Marshall tips it round the post
... Well saved
... CORNER!
... Swung in by B_Stancu
... D_Marshall makes the catch!
Min. 84 :(chs) A_Buzsaky finds Gerd_Muller on the edge of the box
... Gerd_Muller hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... GOAL !!
... It was a top drawer goal
... Chelsea 3-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 84 :(fcp) G_Hagi with the towering header to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme hits a great drive!
... But L_Bowazski is equal to it
Min. 87 :(chs) M_Izzet gets to the by line
... He looks up and lobs in a cross
... B_Stancu is unmarked
... T_Adams anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(chs) M_Izzet with the towering header to Gerd_Muller
... A great volley from Gerd_Muller !
... D_Marshall makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 89 :(fcp) L_Squillaci with the heel pass to Amauri
... Alvaro_Rubio is called for the holding foul
... He won that header unfairly
... O_Bundy ignores the protests for a card
... Dan Williams looks relieved
Min. 91 :(chs) Gerd_Muller takes on the defender
... He runs past the defender
... Gerd_Muller fires a shot at goal !
... But it goes wide of the post
Min. 92 :(chs) B_Stancu loses L_Squillaci
... J_R_Riquelme with an ugly foul
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Stamford Bridge
Attendance : 45,000
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Chelsea Match Info
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Best player : Gerd_Muller (Man of the Match)
Scorers : R_V_Persie (22), Gerd_Muller (47,84)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : L_Squillaci
Scorers : L_Squillaci (21)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : R_Nomvethe (41), Di_Maria (55)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Chelsea | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 19 | 18
Off target : 6 | 8
On target : 13 | 10
Possession : 37 | 63
Corners : 4 | 5
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 2
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 8 | 11
Key Tackles : 8 | 9
Key Passes : 21 | 20
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Final Score : Chelsea 3 - 1 FC Porto
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Player Statistics - Chelsea
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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L_Bowazski GK 32 5 4 6 15 | 94 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0
Alvaro_Rubio DF 2 22 8 10 36 | 94 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 12 0
M_Richards DF 2 22 9 5 45 | 94 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 60 12 16
G_Burdisso DF 2 21 5 8 39 | 94 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0
D_Reciefe DF 1 20 7 4 33 | 72 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 32 8
P_Little MF 2 3 24 2 38 | 74 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 36 9
R_V_Persie MF 2 8 22 12 31 | 94 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 24 28
A_Buzsaky MF 2 6 22 4 20 | 94 0 0 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 116 16
B_Stancu AM 2 6 22 16 34 | 94 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 24 10
Bar FW 1 6 8 24 22 | 77 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
Gerd_Muller FW 2 7 6 23 27 | 94 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 0 20 20 103
P_Medhurst GK 22 2 2 4 17 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Pearce DF 1 21 6 9 18 | 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Izzet MF 2 10 23 7 25 | 20 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0
R_Knight MF 1 2 22 1 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Magnusson FW 1 3 5 23 22 | 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_Marshall GK 33 7 5 7 14 | 94 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0
T_Adams DF 2 26 7 6 22 | 94 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 45 0 9
S_Rolfes DF 2 25 6 8 34 | 94 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5 4 -20
D_McGrain DF 1 23 11 7 24 | 62 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 12 0
L_Squillaci DF 4 22 10 7 37 | 94 0 3 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 45 24 52
R_Nomvethe DM 2 17 22 6 28 | 94 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 13 22 6
G_Hagi MF 2 5 27 10 30 | 94 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 40 -20
Di_Maria MF 1 6 25 5 37 | 69 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 10 -1
R_Castias AM 2 8 24 9 29 | 94 0 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 80 1
B_Bannan MF 1 7 23 4 27 | 67 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
E_Adebayor FW 2 7 7 26 35 | 94 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
C_Clark GK 27 4 2 3 38 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Laursen DF 2 25 8 6 30 | 32 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
J_R_Riquelme AM 3 5 24 20 34 | 25 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
Amauri FW 2 6 7 25 29 | 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Rags FW 2 3 5 23 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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