FT Sheffield United 1 - 2
Chelsea
Commentary:
90+7' Mason Mount from Chelsea is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Chelsea just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 31%, Chelsea: 69%.
90+6' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
90+6' A bicycle kick from Billy Sharp is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
90+6' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United makes a great pass and space opens up...
90+6' A player from Sheffield United takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+6' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 30%, Chelsea: 70%.
90+5' Chris Basham is penalised for pushing Mason Mount.
90+4' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
90+4' Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
90+3' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Reece James puts in a cross...
90+3' The game is restarted.
90+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+2' Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2' David McGoldrick puts in a cross...
90+2' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
90+2' A shot by Rhian Brewster is blocked.
90+2' A shot by Rhian Brewster is blocked.
90+1' Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' John Fleck swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as N'Golo Kante from Chelsea trips Max Lowe
90+1' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
90' Reece James relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' A player from Sheffield United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90' Max Lowe from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90' Billy Sharp of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
90' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
90' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 29%, Chelsea: 71%.
90' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Goal kick for Chelsea.
88' John Lundstram fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
88' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
88' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
87' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
87' Jorginho relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' John Fleck puts in a cross...
87' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Oliver Norwood is leaving the field to be replaced by Rhian Brewster in a tactical substitution.
86' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
85' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
85' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 30%, Chelsea: 70%.
84' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
83' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
83' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
83' Mason Mount from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83' Could be a good chance here as N'Golo Kante from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
82' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
82' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
81' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
80' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
80' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
80' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 30%, Chelsea: 70%.
79' Reece James sees his shot deflected off target
79' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
78' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
78' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
77' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
77' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
77' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
76' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
76' Mateo Kovacic goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
76' A chance opens up as Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
76' Reece James puts in a cross...
75' Goal kick for Chelsea.
75' Timo Werner is leaving the field to be replaced by N'Golo Kante in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 28%, Chelsea: 72%.
75' Great defending by Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea to prevent his team conceding a goal.
75' John Fleck from Sheffield United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' John Fleck from Sheffield United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
75' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
74' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' Could be a good chance here as Mason Mount from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
74' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
73' David McGoldrick shoots from outside the box, but Edouard Mendy has it under control
73' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Timo Werner is penalised for pushing John Lundstram.
72' Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Oliver Norwood swings in a cross from the free kick.
72' The referee signals a free kick as Reece James from Chelsea trips John Fleck
71' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
71' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 29%, Chelsea: 71%.
70' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
70' Jorginho from Chelsea crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
69' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
69' Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
68' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
68' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
68' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
68' Kean Bryan is leaving the field to be replaced by Billy Sharp in a tactical substitution.
67' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
67' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
67' Jayden Bogle clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
67' Jorginho puts in a cross...
66' Danger! Jorginho from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
66' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
65' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 28%, Chelsea: 72%.
64' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
64' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
64' The game is restarted.
63' Aaron Ramsdale is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
63' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
62' Oliver Burke is leaving the field to be replaced by David McGoldrick in a tactical substitution.
62' Ben Chilwell is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcos Alonso in a tactical substitution.
62' Olivier Giroud is leaving the field to be replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi in a tactical substitution.
61' Reece James from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
61' Great skill from Reece James as he dribbles past his opponents
61' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
60' John Fleck shoots from outside the box, but Edouard Mendy has it under control
60' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
60' What a game. It's an intense and good playing game from both sides.
60' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 27%, Chelsea: 73%.
60' Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
60' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
60' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
58' G O O O A A A L - Jorginho from Chelsea puts it away from the penalty spot!58' PENALTY - Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United concedes a penalty for tripping Timo Werner.
58' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Chelsea!
57' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
56' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Great skill from Timo Werner as he dribbles past his opponents
56' CHANCE! Timo Werner finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
56' Kean Bryan could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
55' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 27%, Chelsea: 73%.
54' OWN GOAL - Antonio Ruediger sends the ball into his own net!54' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' John Lundstram from Sheffield United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
54' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
54' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
54' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Dangerous challenge by Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. John Lundstram on the receiving end of that.
53' Olivier Giroud from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
53' Chelsea is having a good opportunity to score.
53' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
52' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Mateo Kovacic relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Jayden Bogle puts in a cross...
52' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' A player from Sheffield United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
50' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 24%, Chelsea: 76%.
50' The game is restarted.
49' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
49' Olivier Giroud is penalised for pushing John Egan.
49' Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea chips the ball into the penalty box.
49' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
48' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
48' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
47' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
47' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' The game is restarted.
47' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
47' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
46' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Chelsea has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 24%, Chelsea: 76%.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Olivier Giroud from Chelsea trips John Lundstram
45+1' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Jorginho puts in a cross...
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 25%, Chelsea: 75%.
44' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' A wonderful team goal!
43' Timo Werner provided the assist for the goal.
43' G O O O A A A L - Mason Mount with the goal!43' Timo Werner from Chelsea makes a great pass and space opens up...
43' Ben Chilwell carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
42' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
42' Great vision by Jayden Bogle from Sheffield United as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
42' Olivier Giroud puts in a cross...
42' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
41' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
40' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
40' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 25%, Chelsea: 75%.
39' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Could be a good chance here as Jorginho from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
39' A shot by Antonio Ruediger is blocked.
39' Reece James puts in a cross...
39' Oliver McBurnie relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
38' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
38' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
37' John Fleck from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
37' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
36' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea is ruled offside.
36' Could be a good chance here as Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
36' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
35' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 22%, Chelsea: 78%.
35' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
34' A chance presents itself to Ben Chilwell from Chelsea but his header goes wide
34' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
34' Timo Werner from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
34' Could be a good chance here as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
34' Chelsea is having a good opportunity to score.
34' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
33' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
30' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
30' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 20%, Chelsea: 80%.
29' Antonio Ruediger fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
29' John Fleck relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Timo Werner puts in a cross...
29' Kean Bryan relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
29' Jayden Bogle clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
28' Mateo Kovacic puts in a cross...
28' John Fleck relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Ben Chilwell puts in a cross...
27' The referee signals a free kick as Jayden Bogle from Sheffield United trips Ben Chilwell
26' Jayden Bogle from Sheffield United tries to play a 1-2 with Max Lowe, but the ball is intercepted.
26' A chance opens up as Max Lowe from Sheffield United successfully finds a team mate in the area...
26' Jayden Bogle of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
26' Great skill from Jayden Bogle as he dribbles past his opponents
26' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
25' Timo Werner from Chelsea is ruled offside.
25' Could be a good chance here as Andreas Christensen from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
25' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Mateo Kovacic puts in a cross...
25' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 22%, Chelsea: 78%.
24' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
23' Jayden Bogle from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
23' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
23' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
22' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
21' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
21' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
20' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 23%, Chelsea: 77%.
19' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Goal kick for Chelsea.
19' Oliver Burke from Sheffield United sends an effort wide of target
19' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
19' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
19' Ben Chilwell of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
18' Mason Mount swings in a cross from the free kick.
17' Yellow card for Chris Basham.
17' The referee signals a free kick as Chris Basham from Sheffield United trips Timo Werner
17' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
17' Mason Mount from Chelsea had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
17' Reece James puts in a cross...
17' Timo Werner from Chelsea crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
16' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 16%, Chelsea: 84%.
15' A chance opens up as Mason Mount from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
15' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
14' Kean Bryan from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mason Mount
14' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
13' Jayden Bogle is penalised for pushing Ben Chilwell.
13' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
13' Chris Basham from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
13' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Sheffield United!
12' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
12' PENALTY! - Ben Chilwell from Chelsea commits a penalty against Chris Basham.
12' Kean Bryan puts in a cross...
11' Reece James relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Jayden Bogle puts in a cross...
11' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
11' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Goal kick for Chelsea.
10' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 30%, Chelsea: 70%.
10' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Olivier Giroud relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Oliver Norwood swings in a cross from the free kick.
9' Obstruction as Andreas Christensen cuts off the run of John Fleck. A free-kick is awarded.
8' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
8' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
7' John Lundstram is penalised for pushing Mason Mount.
7' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
7' Great defending by Chris Basham from Sheffield United to prevent his team conceding a goal.
7' So close! A lob by Timo Werner from Chelsea is somehow cleared off the line!
6' CHANCE! Timo Werner finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
6' Mateo Kovacic carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
6' Goal kick for Chelsea.
5' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 40%, Chelsea: 60%.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Jorginho from Chelsea trips Oliver McBurnie
4' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
4' Oliver Norwood clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
4' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
3' Chris Basham clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
3' Chelsea is having a good opportunity to score.
2' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Chelsea.
1' How did he miss that? Oliver Burke has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
1' Oliver McBurnie carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
1' Cesar Azpilicueta could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
1' The referee signals a free kick as Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United trips Jorginho
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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