FT Chelsea 1 - 0
Crystal Palace
Commentary:
90+9' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+9' Today's attendance is 40075.
90+9' Ball possession: Chelsea: 65%, Crystal Palace: 35%.
90+9' Goal kick for Chelsea.
90+9' Jean-Philippe Mateta wins an air challenge against Benoit Badiashile
90+8' The cross by Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+8' Marc Guehi wins an air challenge against Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
90+8' Thiago Silva wins an air challenge against Jean-Philippe Mateta
90+8' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+7' Conor Gallagher successfully blocks the shot
90+7' A shot by James Tomkins is blocked.
90+7' Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+7' Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+7' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+6' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+6' Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+6' Benoit Badiashile wins an air challenge against Odsonne Edouard
90+6' Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+6' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+6' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Crystal Palace: 34%.
90+5' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+4' Mason Mount wins an air challenge against Michael Olise
90+4' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+4' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+3' Good effort by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+3' Cesar Azpilicueta creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+3' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wins an air challenge against Marc Guehi
90+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Jorginho from Chelsea trips Wilfried Zaha
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Jean-Philippe Mateta wins an air challenge against Conor Gallagher
90' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90' Conor Gallagher wins an air challenge against Jean-Philippe Mateta
90' Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Crystal Palace: 34%.
90' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
89' Goal kick for Chelsea.
89' Kai Havertz is leaving the field to be replaced by Cesar Azpilicueta in a tactical substitution.
89' Hakim Ziyech is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic in a tactical substitution.
88' A chance presents itself to Odsonne Edouard from Crystal Palace but his header goes wide
88' Michael Olise from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the left.
88' After violent conduct Marc Guehi rightly goes into the referees book
87' Trevoh Chalobah successfully blocks the shot
87' A shot by Wilfried Zaha is blocked.
86' Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
86' Cheick Oumar Doucoure attempts an effort on goal...
86' Thiago Silva wins an air challenge against Jean-Philippe Mateta
86' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' A shot by Cheick Oumar Doucoure is blocked.
85' Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Crystal Palace: 32%.
85' Benoit Badiashile wins an air challenge against James Tomkins
84' Yellow card for Conor Gallagher.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Conor Gallagher from Chelsea trips Nathaniel Clyne
84' Conor Gallagher wins an air challenge against Cheick Oumar Doucoure
83' Yellow card for Will Hughes.
83' Reckless challenge there. Will Hughes commits a rough foul on Conor Gallagher
83' Jorginho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' Goal kick for Chelsea.
82' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
81' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' The cross by Michael Olise from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
81' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
81' A chance presents itself to Kai Havertz from Chelsea but his header goes wide
81' Mason Mount creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
80' Ball possession: Chelsea: 67%, Crystal Palace: 33%.
80' Cheick Oumar Doucoure successfully blocks the shot
80' A shot by Hakim Ziyech is blocked.
80' The referee is not having the complaints from Patrick Vieira who is given a yellow card for dissent
79' The referee signals a free kick as Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Crystal Palace trips Hakim Ziyech
79' Conor Gallagher makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' The referee signals a free kick as Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Crystal Palace trips Jorginho
78' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
78' Lewis Hall is injured and is replaced by Kalidou Koulibaly.
77' Mason Mount fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
77' Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Conor Gallagher from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
76' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
75' Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Crystal Palace: 34%.
75' Marc Guehi successfully blocks the shot
75' A shot by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is blocked.
75' The cross by Lewis Hall from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
75' Thiago Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
74' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Trevoh Chalobah
73' Kai Havertz is penalised for pushing Will Hughes.
72' Dangerous challenge by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea. Vicente Guaita on the receiving end of that.
72' Good effort by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
71' Jorginho creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
71' Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Crystal Palace: 31%.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal Palace trips Mason Mount
69' Jeffrey Schlupp is leaving the field to be replaced by Will Hughes in a tactical substitution.
69' Eberechi Eze is leaving the field to be replaced by Odsonne Edouard in a tactical substitution.
69' Jordan Ayew is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta in a tactical substitution.
69' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
68' The referee signals a free kick as Kai Havertz from Chelsea trips Marc Guehi
67' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Crystal Palace: 31%.
65' Conor Gallagher made the key pass for the goal!
64' Hakim Ziyech provided the assist for the goal.
64' G O O O A A A L - Kai Havertz from Chelsea heads the ball home!64' The cross by Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
64' Conor Gallagher from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
64' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
63' Goal kick for Chelsea.
63' Carney Chukwuemeka is leaving the field to be replaced by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a tactical substitution.
62' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
62' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
61' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace trips Trevoh Chalobah
60' Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Crystal Palace: 32%.
60' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
60' Cheick Oumar Doucoure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
59' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
58' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
58' Good effort by Kai Havertz as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
57' Conor Gallagher creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
57' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
57' James Tomkins relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' A chance presents itself to Kai Havertz from Chelsea but his header goes wide
56' The cross by Lewis Hall from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
56' Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Goal kick for Chelsea.
56' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
55' Good effort by Wilfried Zaha as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
55' Michael Olise creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
55' Ball possession: Chelsea: 67%, Crystal Palace: 33%.
55' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
54' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
54' Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
52' Yellow card for Eberechi Eze.
52' The ref blows his whistle. Eberechi Eze charged Thiago Silva from behind and it's a free-kick
52' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea is ruled offside.
51' Kai Havertz from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Kai Havertz from Chelsea trips Marc Guehi
50' Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Crystal Palace: 31%.
49' Yellow card for Jorginho.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Jorginho from Chelsea trips Michael Olise
49' Cheick Oumar Doucoure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Dangerous challenge by Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace. Hakim Ziyech on the receiving end of that.
48' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea trips Jeffrey Schlupp
48' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
47' The game is restarted.
47' Trevoh Chalobah is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
46' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Chelsea: 73%, Crystal Palace: 27%.
45+3' Vicente Guaita from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' Hakim Ziyech swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
45+2' Good effort by Hakim Ziyech as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45+2' Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Kepa Arrizabalaga makes a crucial save!
45+2' Oooh... that was a sitter! Jeffrey Schlupp should have scored from that position
45+2' Jeffrey Schlupp sends a header towards goal, but Kepa Arrizabalaga is there to comfortably save it
45+2' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the left.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45' Ball possession: Chelsea: 73%, Crystal Palace: 27%.
44' Hakim Ziyech hand-balls.
44' Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' Hakim Ziyech swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
44' James Tomkins from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' A shot by Mason Mount is blocked.
43' Conor Gallagher swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
43' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
42' Yellow card for Nathaniel Clyne.
42' Reckless challenge there. Nathaniel Clyne commits a rough foul on Mason Mount
42' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
41' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
41' Oooh... that was a sitter! Lewis Hall should have scored from that position
41' Lewis Hall from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
41' Conor Gallagher creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
41' Hakim Ziyech creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
40' The referee signals a free kick as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace trips Benoit Badiashile
40' Jordan Ayew makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40' Ball possession: Chelsea: 71%, Crystal Palace: 29%.
40' James Tomkins from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
40' Jeffrey Schlupp successfully blocks the shot
40' A shot by Carney Chukwuemeka is blocked.
40' Conor Gallagher creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
39' Conor Gallagher from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
38' Joachim Andersen is injured and is replaced by James Tomkins.
38' Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Conor Gallagher
38' The game is restarted.
37' Joachim Andersen is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
36' Joachim Andersen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
35' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
35' Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Crystal Palace: 31%.
35' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Lewis Hall makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
34' Hakim Ziyech swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
34' Tyrick Mitchell relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' The cross by Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
33' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
33' Oooh... that was a sitter! Kai Havertz should have scored from that position
33' A chance presents itself to Kai Havertz from Chelsea but his header goes wide
33' The cross by Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace trips Conor Gallagher
32' Joachim Andersen is penalised for pushing Hakim Ziyech.
31' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
31' Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
30' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
30' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
30' Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Crystal Palace: 32%.
30' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
29' Michael Olise is penalised for pushing Conor Gallagher.
28' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
28' The cross by Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
28' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' The cross by Mason Mount from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
27' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
27' Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' Hakim Ziyech swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
27' Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
26' Cheick Oumar Doucoure commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
26' Reckless challenge there. Cheick Oumar Doucoure commits a rough foul on Conor Gallagher
25' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Crystal Palace: 36%.
25' Kai Havertz from Chelsea is ruled offside.
25' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
23' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
22' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
22' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
22' Kai Havertz from Chelsea is ruled offside.
21' Goal kick for Chelsea.
21' Eberechi Eze goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
21' Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
21' Michael Olise shoots from outside the box, but Kepa Arrizabalaga has it under control
20' Ball possession: Chelsea: 70%, Crystal Palace: 30%.
20' The cross by Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
19' Kai Havertz is penalised for pushing Marc Guehi.
19' Good effort by Tyrick Mitchell as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
19' Thiago Silva wins an air challenge against Eberechi Eze
19' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' Cheick Oumar Doucoure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
19' Jorginho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
17' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
17' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
17' Mason Mount wins an air challenge against Jeffrey Schlupp
15' Ball possession: Chelsea: 77%, Crystal Palace: 23%.
15' Cheick Oumar Doucoure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Hakim Ziyech creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
13' The referee signals a free kick as Michael Olise from Crystal Palace trips Conor Gallagher
12' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
12' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
11' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace is ruled offside.
11' Thiago Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Kepa Arrizabalaga relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Ball possession: Chelsea: 74%, Crystal Palace: 26%.
9' Jordan Ayew is penalised for pushing Kai Havertz.
9' Michael Olise from Crystal Palace takes a short corner kick from the right.
8' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
7' Benoit Badiashile makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
5' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
5' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
5' Ball possession: Chelsea: 50%, Crystal Palace: 50%.
5' Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
4' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
3' Carney Chukwuemeka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' A shot by Hakim Ziyech is blocked.
2' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
2' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Lewis Hall creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
2' The cross by Conor Gallagher from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
2' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
1' Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Jordan Ayew wins an air challenge against Lewis Hall
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Crystal Palace kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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