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02/05/2047, CD Nacional Stadium, Funchal, Portugal, Live on National TV
Europa League, Round QF (Leg 2)

Nacional Vs Chelsea

Nacional play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: X Miranda (GK) , D Stoldt (CB) , S Ethier (CB) , N Wider (RB) , W Kroh (LB) , O Gracq (CM) , J Franca (CM) , A Rozario (CAM) , N Valcareggi (RW) , R Mau (LW) , C Delgado (ST) And the subs are: R Fabian (CB) , S Andrade (CB) , Q Chavis (CM) , J Isabel (CM) , V Ruis (ST)

Chelsea play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: W Reiss (GK) , J Olanrewaju (CB) , S Greenway (CB) , S Cade (RB) , S Powell (LB) , S MacEwen (CM) , O Fitzgerald (CDM) , S Nasri (CDM) , A Albers (RM) , S Algamal (LM) , G El Din (ST) And the subs are: S Watts (CB) , D MacNeil (CB) , J Neel (CM) , P McNeil (CM) , M Reekie (ST)

Welcome to CD Nacional Stadium in Funchal, Portugal where CD Nacional will face Chelsea FC.  This is round QF (Leg 2) of the Europa League.  The attendance is 38000.

1' - Nacional kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Sid Ethier passes to Alejandro Rozario.  Alejandro Rozario plays a short pass to Jose Franca.  Jose Franca plays a short pass to Alejandro Rozario.  Alejandro Rozario spots a run from Orleans Gracq.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Orleans Gracq is caught offside!  

7' - Arvid Albers passes to Stephen Powell.  Stephen Powell sees a run from Gazi El Din.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gazi El Din takes the ball.  Gazi El Din attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Gazi El Din scores!  That's a great goal from the Chelsea player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

7' - Nacional kick the ball off for the restart.  

19' - Orleans Gracq tackles Syed Nasri and the ball goes loose.  Nacional attempt to counter.  Syed Nasri successfully tackles Jose Franca and the ball goes loose.  Sajid Algamal slides the ball to Seth Greenway.  Sid Ethier tackles Seth Greenway and gains possession for his team.  Sid Ethier sees Alejandro Rozario making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Alejandro Rozario runs on to the ball.  Alejandro Rozario attempts a shot towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

23' - Woubrecht Reiss finds Stuart MacEwen with a long pass.  Orleans Gracq tackles Stuart MacEwen and the ball goes loose.  Ollie Fitzgerald tries to beat Noel Wider using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Ollie Fitzgerald who takes the ball forward!  

24' - Ollie Fitzgerald hits a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and Ollie Fitzgerald scores!  That's a superb goal from the Chelsea player!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

24' - Nacional kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Dietz Stoldt slides the ball to Jose Franca.  Jose Franca plays the ball to Alejandro Rozario.  Syed Nasri tackles Alejandro Rozario and the ball goes loose.  Chelsea attempt a quick counter attack.  Gazi El Din plays the ball to Arvid Albers.  Arvid Albers sees Stuart MacEwen making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Stuart MacEwen is able to take the ball.  Stuart MacEwen tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! Its a goal for Chelsea!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

30' - Nacional kick the ball off for the restart.  

32' - Noel Wider plays the ball to Dietz Stoldt.  Dietz Stoldt finds Jose Franca with a short pass.  Jose Franca spots a run from Rodrigo Mau.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

39' - Orleans Gracq takes the ball past Syed Nasri with a turn of pace.  

42' - Seth Greenway tackles Orleans Gracq and gains possession for his team.  Seth Greenway plays a long pass to Stephen Powell.  Stephen Powell takes the ball past Sid Ethier with a turn of pace.  

43' - Stephen Powell spots a run from Gazi El Din.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Gazi El Din runs on to the ball.  Gazi El Din looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Xabat Miranda!  Sid Ethier manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Chelsea kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Sajid Algamal plays a short pass to Arvid Albers.  Arvid Albers plays the ball to Ollie Fitzgerald.  Ollie Fitzgerald spots a run from Sajid Algamal.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Sajid Algamal is able to take the ball.  Sajid Algamal looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot bounces off the post!  Jose Franca is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

52' - Sajid Algamal passes to Ollie Fitzgerald.  Ollie Fitzgerald passes the ball to Stephen Powell.  Dietz Stoldt dispossesses Stephen Powell and takes possession.  Dietz Stoldt sees Alejandro Rozario making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sinclair Cade will come off.  Dom MacNeil is going to be brought on.  

55' - Ollie Fitzgerald attempts to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is saved by Xabat Miranda!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dietz Stoldt is going to be taken off.  Roberto Fabian is going to be brought on.  

58' - Alejandro Rozario takes the ball past Joe Olanrewaju with a turn of pace.  

59' - Alejandro Rozario spots a run from Orleans Gracq.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Orleans Gracq takes the ball.  Orleans Gracq hits a shot...and Orleans Gracq scores!  That's a fine goal from the Nacional player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

59' - Chelsea kick the ball off for the restart.  

70' - Nico Valcareggi successfully tackles Seth Greenway and takes possession.  Joe Olanrewaju dispossesses Nico Valcareggi and the ball goes loose.  Seth Greenway plays a long ball to Stephen Powell.  Stephen Powell tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Seth Greenway is going to be taken off.  Sid Watts joins the game from the bench.  

74' - Arvid Albers attempts a shot from outside the area...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

79' - Xabat Miranda plays the ball to Sid Ethier.  Sid Ethier hits the ball long to Roberto Fabian.  Roberto Fabian plays the ball to Alejandro Rozario.  Alejandro Rozario looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Woubrecht Reiss performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

88' - Alejandro Rozario plays the ball to Roberto Fabian.  Roberto Fabian finds Orleans Gracq with a long ball.  Syed Nasri successfully tackles Orleans Gracq and takes possession.  Syed Nasri spots a run from Arvid Albers.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Arvid Albers is able to take the ball.  Arvid Albers reaches the byline and tries a cutback and finds Syed Nasri.  Syed Nasri takes a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Sajid Algamal pounces on the loose ball...Sajid Algamal tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Xabat Miranda!  

91' - Xabat Miranda plays a long ball to Orleans Gracq.  Orleans Gracq plays a short pass to Jose Franca.  Jose Franca tries to beat Stephen Powell using his ball skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

92' - Jose Franca sees Alejandro Rozario making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Alejandro Rozario has strayed offside!  

93' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended CD Nacional 1 - 3 Chelsea FC.