FT Chelsea 3 - 0
Crystal Palace
Commentary:
90+3' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+3' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+3' Ball possession: Chelsea: 63%, Crystal Palace: 37%.
90+2' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Antonio Ruediger is penalised for pushing Christian Benteke.
90+1' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Kai Havertz from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marc Guehi
90' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
90' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
90' James McArthur sends a long ball upfield.
90' Ball possession: Chelsea: 63%, Crystal Palace: 37%.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Jorginho from Chelsea trips Wilfried Zaha
88' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
88' Joel Ward from Crystal Palace had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
87' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Marcos Alonso is leaving the field to be replaced by Emerson in a tactical substitution.
85' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Crystal Palace: 36%.
84' Timo Werner from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
84' Danger! Kai Havertz from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
83' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
83' Kai Havertz from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83' Danger! Jorginho from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
82' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
82' Christian Pulisic is leaving the field to be replaced by Kai Havertz in a tactical substitution.
81' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace commits a foul by elbowing Trevoh Chalobah
81' Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
81' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
80' Jesurun Rak-Sakyi swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Crystal Palace: 36%.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea trips Wilfried Zaha
79' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
78' Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
78' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Reece James from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wilfried Zaha
77' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Jairo Riedewald is leaving the field to be replaced by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi in a tactical substitution.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Andreas Christensen from Chelsea trips Christian Benteke
76' Reece James from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Danger! Christian Pulisic from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
75' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Crystal Palace: 34%.
75' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
75' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
74' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
73' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
73' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
73' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
72' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' The referee signals a free kick as Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea trips James McArthur
71' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
70' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
70' Mason Mount from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
70' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Crystal Palace: 36%.
70' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Christian Pulisic puts in a cross...
69' James McArthur relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
69' Timo Werner from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
69' Timo Werner from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
69' Mateo Kovacic carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
68' A shot by Mason Mount is blocked.
68' Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Trevoh Chalobah puts in a cross...
68' Great skill from Trevoh Chalobah as he dribbles past his opponents
67' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
67' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
67' Cesar Azpilicueta is leaving the field to be replaced by Reece James in a tactical substitution.
66' How did he miss that? Timo Werner has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
66' Trevoh Chalobah carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
66' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Crystal Palace: 36%.
65' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
64' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea sends a deflected cross into the box.
64' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
63' Jordan Ayew sends a header towards goal, but Edouard Mendy is there to comfortably save it
63' James McArthur puts in a cross...
63' Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Jairo Riedewald from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the left.
62' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
62' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Mason Mount from Chelsea trips Wilfried Zaha
61' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
60' That's a great ball by Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
60' Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Crystal Palace: 32%.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea trips Wilfried Zaha
58' Mateo Kovacic provided the assist for the goal.
58' G O O O A A A L - Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!58' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
57' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Jeffrey Schlupp is leaving the field to be replaced by Joachim Andersen in a tactical substitution.
57' Jean-Philippe Mateta is leaving the field to be replaced by Christian Benteke in a tactical substitution.
56' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
56' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Chelsea: 67%, Crystal Palace: 33%.
55' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
55' Today's attendance is 38965.
54' Jeffrey Schlupp goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
54' Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace heads the ball to a team mate.
54' Jairo Riedewald from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
54' Andreas Christensen clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
54' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' Wilfried Zaha has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
54' Jordan Ayew carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
53' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
53' Marcos Alonso heads the ball back across goal...
52' Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mateo Kovacic
52' Wilfried Zaha relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
51' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Ball possession: Chelsea: 67%, Crystal Palace: 33%.
50' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
49' Andreas Christensen from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jean-Philippe Mateta
49' Marcos Alonso goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
48' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace trips Mason Mount
48' Marcos Alonso has a golden chance to score on the volley, but the keeper is on hand to save!
47' Jorginho puts in a cross...
47' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
47' Jairo Riedewald swings in a cross from the free kick.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Mason Mount from Chelsea trips Marc Guehi
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Crystal Palace: 34%.
45+1' Mason Mount from Chelsea makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
45+1' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Timo Werner from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Danger! Jorginho from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
45' The referee signals a free kick as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace trips Mason Mount
45' Ball possession: Chelsea: 70%, Crystal Palace: 30%.
44' How did he miss that? Timo Werner has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
44' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
44' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
43' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
40' G O O O A A A L - Christian Pulisic reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!40' Poor play by Vicente Guaita as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
40' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
40' Mason Mount from Chelsea plays a cheeky 1-2 with Cesar Azpilicueta.
40' Danger! Andreas Christensen from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
40' Ball possession: Chelsea: 70%, Crystal Palace: 30%.
39' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
39' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
38' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
38' Mason Mount carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
37' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
36' The referee signals a free kick as Christian Pulisic from Chelsea trips Wilfried Zaha
36' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
35' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
35' Mason Mount from Chelsea makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
35' Danger! Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
35' Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Crystal Palace: 31%.
34' Jorginho from Chelsea tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
34' Mason Mount takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
33' The referee signals a free kick as Jairo Riedewald from Crystal Palace trips Christian Pulisic
33' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but Vicente Guaita comes out to smother the ball.
33' Danger! Mason Mount from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
32' Antonio Ruediger comes back onto the field.
32' Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea is leaving the pitch because he needs to change boots.
32' Wilfried Zaha is penalised for pushing Marcos Alonso.
32' Joel Ward relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
31' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Mason Mount swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Crystal Palace: 28%.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Cheikhou Kouyate from Crystal Palace trips Christian Pulisic
30' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
30' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' The referee signals a free kick as Christian Pulisic from Chelsea trips Jordan Ayew
29' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
28' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
27' G O O O A A A L Marcos Alonso curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the left foot! Wonderful finish26' The referee signals a free kick as Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace trips Mason Mount
26' Mason Mount from Chelsea makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea chips the ball into the penalty box.
25' Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Crystal Palace: 31%.
25' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
24' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
23' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' James McArthur relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Mateo Kovacic puts in a cross...
22' Vicente Guaita relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
22' Joel Ward clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
21' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
21' Joel Ward relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Crystal Palace: 31%.
20' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
20' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Jeffrey Schlupp puts in a cross...
20' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
19' The referee signals a free kick as Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea trips Jean-Philippe Mateta
19' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
17' Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
17' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' James McArthur relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
16' Joel Ward clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
16' Danger! Marcos Alonso from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
15' Mateo Kovacic hand-balls.
15' Mason Mount from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
15' Ball possession: Chelsea: 65%, Crystal Palace: 35%.
15' The resulting free-kick is taken by Mason Mount and his strike forces a good save from Vicente Guaita. It's a corner
14' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace trips Mason Mount
14' James McArthur relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
13' Mateo Kovacic sees his shot deflected off target
13' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Timo Werner from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
12' Jorginho puts in a cross...
11' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
11' Ball possession: Chelsea: 61%, Crystal Palace: 39%.
10' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace is ruled offside.
10' Christian Pulisic sends a header towards goal, but Vicente Guaita is there to comfortably save it
10' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
10' Danger averted there as Joel Ward from Crystal Palace clears the danger with a good tackle
10' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace trips Antonio Ruediger
8' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
8' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
7' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
7' Timo Werner from Chelsea had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
7' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
7' James McArthur from Crystal Palace concedes a foul on Mateo Kovacic but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
6' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
5' Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jorginho
5' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Chelsea: 50%, Crystal Palace: 50%.
5' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
4' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
3' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
3' Timo Werner from Chelsea had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
3' Jorginho carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
3' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
2' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
1' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Crystal Palace kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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