Wednesday December 29, 2010 Day 20 Finished Stamford Bridge

Chelsea 1 - 0 Bolton Wanderers

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  1. Malouda gives Chelsea victory

    Malouda gives Chelsea victory

    Chelsea finally arrested their wretched run of recent form in the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bolton at Stamford Bridge. More

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    Time:90'
    • Chelsea
    • Bolton Wanderers
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    • 90+3' The full-time whistle goes at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea hold on to claim a crucial 1-0 win over Bolton - their first in seven Premier League games to see the Blues leapfrog Tottenham into fourth spot! Thanks for joining us. Premier League table
    • 90+2' Bosingwa comes off to be replaced by Paulo Ferreira, and Ancelotti looks to have this match shored up.
    • 90+1' Cech sprints off his line to clear upfield, and that is fine goalkeeping with Davies lurking.
    • 90' Three minutes will be added at the end of this second half, and Bolton have it all to do.
    • 89' Chelsea are keeping the ball superbly as they look to play out the remaining minutes.
    • 88' Salomon Kalou comes on to replace Anelka, who has been largely ineffectual this evening.
    • 87' Cech lumps a long ball up to Drogba, but the forward fails to latch on to the delivery.
    • 86' Cole drives down the left before forcing Jaaskelainen into a smart save down low to his right.
    • 85' Bosingwa gets down the right at pace, but again his delivery is poor and the move peters out.
    • 84' Ramires is again full of industry as he powers down the right, and the Brazilian never stops running.
    • 83' Holden is replaced by Mark Davies as Coyle makes his third and final change.
    • 82' Knight clears from inside the Bolton box as Malouda whips over a testing delivery from the left.
    • 81' Essien heads on target from inside the Bolton box, and Muamba has to clear off the line with Jaaskelainen beaten!
    • 80' Holden surges forward into the Chelsea box, but again Cole is across to clear the danger.
    • 79' Bolton break through Petrov and Elmander, but the move comes to nothing as Cole sweeps up.
    • 78' It is all Chelsea now as the hosts pile forward in pursuit of a second goal.
    • 77' Essien blasts a ferocious shot wide from the edge of the Bolton box - a good attempt!
    • 76' Martin Petrov comes on to replace Taylor as Coyle makes another change.
    • 75' Knight causes havoc in the Chelsea box with his physical presence, and Bolton are throwing everyone forward.
    • 74' Lampard blasts a wild shot over the crossbar from 35 yards out, and that was very ambitious!
    • 73' Drogba protests with Cahill after the defender is penalised for a robust challenge, but there was no intent.
    • 72' Rodrigo Moreno is replaced by Ivan Klasnic, and Owen Coyle is looking to inject some inspiration.
    • 71' STAT: The Blues have only failed to score in one of their last 29 Premier League games at Stamford Bridge.
    • 70' Taylor whips over Bolton's fourth corner of the match, but again it is Terry who heads clear.
    • 69' Chelsea are having to defend stoutly as Bolton respond impressively to falling behind.
    • 68' Bosingwa gets down the right at pace, but his cross is poor from the byline as Bolton can clear.
    • 67' Penalty? No! Holden drills a fierce shot against Terry's arm from the edge of the penalty box, and the referee Mike Jones waves play on!
    • 66' Terry clears desperately as the ball bounces around inside the Chelsea box.
    • 65' Taylor forces his way down the left at pace, but his end product is shabby and Bosingwa can clear.
    • 64' Drogba is ruled offside as he latches on to a long ball from Ricketts, and that was marginal.
    • 63' Ricketts blasts the ball over from the edge of the Chelsea box from Elmander's cut back, and that was a glorious chance for the defender!
    • 62' Chelsea's possession count is 63 per cent, and the hosts thoroughly deserve their lead.
    • 61' GOAL!!!!! MALOUDA SCORES FOR CHELSEA! Drogba beats the offside trap with a defence-splitting run down the right, and he squares the ball to the onrushing Malouda, who taps the ball home and wheels away in jubilation!
    • 60' It is all Chelsea, and the hosts continue to dominate the possession at Stamford Bridge.
    • 59' Essien attempts to take matters into his own hands with a powerful run and low shot, but Jaaskelainen is equal to it.
    • 58' Anelka is ruled offside as he mistimes his run from Lampard's pass, and the Frenchman is very frustrated.
    • 57' Malouda cuts inside as he fails to beat Ricketts down the left, and Chelsea lack width.
    • 56' Bosingwa surges forward, but loses all composure in the Bolton half and scuffs a shoddy shot wide.
    • 55' STAT: Bolton haven’t kept a clean sheet against Chelsea in their last 19 Premier League meetings.
    • 54' Essien battles away with Rodrigo in midfield, and Chelsea have the ball back in possession.
    • 53' Cech launches a long ball upfield towards Drogba, but the forward is unable to latch on to it.
    • 52' Lampard battles for the ball with Holden, but the midfielder does not come away with the ball as Chelsea are frustrated.
    • 51' Bosingwa trips Taylor as he races down the left, and the Chelsea defender is fortunate not to be booked.
    • 50' Davies clashes with Terry on halfway, and suffice to say that the defender comes off worse from that.
    • 49' Drogba hits the post! Lampard pierces the Bolton defence with an incisive through ball, but Drogba's low shot rebounds off the far post with Jaaskelainen comprehensively beaten!
    • 48' Robinson fouls Malouda as the winger charges down the left, and Bolton continue to defend desperately.
    • 47' Davies is putting himself about in typically robust fashion, and he collides with Ivanovic battling for a high ball.
    • 46' The second half is underway, and Bolton know the longer this game remains goalless, the more nervous the hosts will be.
    • 45+1' The half-time whistle goes at Stamford Bridge, and it is goalless between Chelsea and Bolton with the hosts left incredibly frustrated for all their possession.
    • 45' There will be one minute added at the end of this first half with Chelsea still in possession.
    • 44' Ancelotti looks very anxious indeed as he stands on the touchline with his hands in his pockets, and Chelsea need some inspiration here.
    • 43' Taylor is booked for scything down Ramires recklessly on halfway, and that was needless.
    • 42' Ramires is providing good industry in midfield for Chelsea, but very little creativity.
    • 41' Cole hurtles down the left once more, but Ricketts is on hand to stop him in his tracks.
    • 40' Malouda is furious with the linesman for giving a goal kick when he feels he kept the ball in play.
    • 39' STAT: Frank Lampard has scored seven goals in his last 10 Premier League starts against Bolton.
    • 38' Chelsea are pushing forward in determined fashion, but Bolton are resolute in defence.
    • 37' Taylor is harrying Lampard superbly in midfield, not affording the Chelsea man any time on the ball.
    • 36' Cech lumps a long ball up to Anelka, who has been very quiet and ineffectual thus far.
    • 35' The Ivorian is immediately okay as a long ball is punted up into his direction, and he's fine.
    • 34' Drogba holds his back in apparent agony (unlikely!) after a clash with Taylor on halfway, and he's moving very gingerly.
    • 33' STAT: Chelsea haven’t gone three home games without a victory since December 2008.
    • 32' Essien, who suddenly appears to be playing up front, wins a corner for Chelsea with another marauding run.
    • 31' Malouda whips over the free kick, but Knight does well to clear with a powerful header.
    • 30' Robinson trips Essien out on the Bolton left, and Chelsea have another free kick which could pose problems.
    • 29' Lampard this time is the man who will take the set piece, but Bolton clear inside the box through Cahill.
    • 28' Malouda is brought down by Ricketts, and Chelsea have a dangerous free kick 30 yards out now.
    • 27' Elmander and Ricketts combine down the right, and the Swede is everywhere for Bolton right now.
    • 26' Ivanovic is booked for tugging Elmander down very cynically, and that could have been worse had Terry not been sprinting back!
    • 25' Elmander wins another header at Ivanovic's expense, before Davies has a snap shot deflected wide.
    • 24' STAT: Chelsea are unbeaten against Bolton in their last 14 meetings in all competitions.
    • 23' Knight is penalised for climbing over Drogba to win a towering header, and frankly the lanky defender does not need to do that!
    • 22' What a chance for Bolton! Elmander gets down the right with a powerful run, but Taylor drags his shot wide from the back post!
    • 21' Ramires wins possession, but immediately loses it to Rodrigo, and Bolton have the ball at last.
    • 20' STAT: Chelsea have the best home defence in the Premier League conceding just four goals, but those all came in their last two games at Stamford Bridge.
    • 19' Chelsea are dominating possession, but not looking particularly dangerous thus far with Bolton defending stoutly.
    • 18' Cole wins a free kick out on the left for Chelsea, but the move goes awry as Ramires misplaces a pass out to Malouda.
    • 17' STAT: Bolton failed to score in three matches against Chelsea last season, twice in the league and once in the Carling Cup.
    • 16' Chelsea are enjoying 67 per cent of the possession at present, and Bolton are finding it difficult to get on the ball.
    • 15' Ancelotti is out on the touchline imploring his players to show more urgency, and Malouda responds with a sharp run down the left.
    • 14' The set piece is squandered sloppily by Drogba, who fires high and wide as Bolton can regroup.
    • 13' Chelsea win a dangerous free kick in the Bolton half as Lampard is tripped by Holden, and Drogba stands over it...
    • 12' Drogba is furious as he is penalised for challenging with Cahill, but that was certainly an infringement.
    • 11' Cech storms out to punch clear with the ball whipped into the box by Taylor, and that is more commanding from the keeper.
    • 10' Terry does well to concede a corner with Elmander causing havoc in the Chelsea box, and that is fine defending.
    • 9' Cole watches the ball drift out of play down the left, and again the play is broken up.
    • 8' There is a slightly hairy moment at the back for the hosts as Terry has to sweep up with Cech having roared off his line and missed the ball!
    • 7' Elmander jostles for the ball with Ivanovic, and Bolton are battling very hard for the ball.
    • 6' Cole laments a poor pass from Essien as the ball drifts out of play, and Bolton can get a feel for the ball.
    • 5' The contrast between the two managers is stark: Ancelotti in a black trenchcoat and suit trousers, while Coyle has his Bolton jumper and shorts on!
    • 4' Terry strokes the ball around at the back as the hosts take stock early on. Rodrigo is working extremely hard for Bolton.
    • 3' Malouda hurtles down the left at pace, and that's a fine run from the winger as Bolton sit back.
    • 2' Bolton sit back in their half as the hosts stroke the ball around with consummate ease, but neither side creates any early chances.
    • 1' The first half is underway at Stamford Bridge, and immediately Lampard gets on the ball and begins to dictate affairs.
    • 19:40 Right, the players emerge from the tunnel in very foggy conditions, and Chelsea will be desperate to make a fast start and settle some early nerves in front of their home fans.
    • 19:35 Petr Cech has backed Carlo Ancelotti to lead Chelsea out of a slump that has seen them plummet down the table. Blues boss Ancelotti has presided over the club's worst run since 1998 by securing just six points from eight games. Cech believes the Italian manager is taking the situation in his stride as he prepares the team for tonight's clash, which Chelsea go into having dropped to fifth in the league. This is what Cech has had to say
    • 19:30 Bolton boss Owen Coyle will take nothing for granted as he looks to add to out-of-form champions Chelsea's recent woes. The Trotters, rejuvenated under Coyle, could even move above the Londoners into fifth with a win but Coyle remains wary of the Blues' power. Read Coyle's thoughts in full
    • 19:25 The teams are in at Stamford Bridge, and the referee for tonight's match is the unflappable Mike Jones. Lampard and Essien join forces in midfield, while the three-pronged attack of Malouda, Drogba and Anelka is reunited.
    • 19:20 Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Malouda. Subs: Turnbull, Ferreira, Kalou, Van Aanholt, Bruma, Kakuta, McEachran
    • 19:15 Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Ricketts, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Moreno, Holden, Muamba, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Elmander. Subs: Bogdan, Petrov, Mark Davies, Klasnic, Blake, Alonso
    • 19:10 On November 6 they sat five points clear at the summit of the table, yet by the end of Wednesday's clash with Bolton they may occupy sixth place. Premier League table
    • 19:05 The champions' slump has now descended into a full-blown crisis after embarking on their worst run since 1998 by dropping 18 points in their last eight games.
    • 19:00 Chelsea look to arrest a horrific run of form in the Premier League as they take on Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge.

  • Summary

    • 81' Essien heads on target from inside the Bolton box, and Muamba has to clear off the line with Jaaskelainen beaten!
    • 67' Penalty? No! Holden drills a fierce shot against Terry's arm from the edge of the penalty box, and the referee Mike Jones waves play on!
    • 63' Ricketts blasts the ball over from the edge of the Chelsea box from Elmander's cut back, and that was a glorious chance for the defender!
    • 61' GOAL!!!!! MALOUDA SCORES FOR CHELSEA! Drogba beats the offside trap with a defence-splitting run down the right, and he squares the ball to the onrushing Malouda, who taps the ball home and wheels away in jubilation!
    • 49' Drogba hits the post! Lampard pierces the Bolton defence with an incisive through ball, but Drogba's low shot rebounds off the far post with Jaaskelainen comprehensively beaten!
    • 22' What a chance for Bolton! Elmander gets down the right with a powerful run, but Taylor drags his shot wide from the back post!
    • 19:20 Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Malouda. Subs: Turnbull, Ferreira, Kalou, Van Aanholt, Bruma, Kakuta, McEachran
    • 19:15 Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Ricketts, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Moreno, Holden, Muamba, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Elmander. Subs: Bogdan, Petrov, Mark Davies, Klasnic, Blake, Alonso

Team Line-up & Ratings

  • Line-up

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    • Starting line-up

      • P. Cech
      • J. Bosingwa Substitution Out (90′)
      • B. Ivanovic Yellow Card
      • J. Terry
      • A. Cole
      • M. Essien
      • Ramires
      • F. Lampard
      • N. Anelka Substitution Out (90′)
      • F. Malouda Goal
      • D. Drogba

      Subs

      • Paulo Ferreira Substitution In90′
      • R. Turnbull
      • S. Kalou Substitution In90′
      • G. Kakuta
      • P. van Aanholt
      • J. Bruma
      • J. McEachran

    • Starting line-up

      • J. Jääskeläinen
      • S. Ricketts
      • G. Cahill
      • Z. Knight
      • P. Robinson
      • F. Muamba
      • S. Holden Substitution Out (82′)
      • Rodri Substitution Out (72′)
      • M. Taylor Yellow Card Substitution Out (78′)
      • K. Davies
      • J. Elmander

      Subs

      • I. Klasnic Substitution In72′
      • R. Blake
      • M. Petrov Substitution In78′
      • &. Bogdán
      • M. Davies Substitution In82′
      • M. Alonso

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