Chelsea vs Reading
Match pulse
CHEAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| REA | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Who won: Chelsea 4-2
Chelsea beat Reading 4-2 on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Stamford Bridge. Goals for Chelsea: Frank Lampard (18' pen), Gary Cahill (69'), Fernando Torres (81') and Branislav Ivanovic (90'+5'). Goals for Reading: Pavel Pogrebnyak (25') and Danny Guthrie (29').
Play by play
- Second Half ends, Chelsea 4, Reading 2.
- Goal! Chelsea 4, Reading 2. Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Eden Hazard following a fast break.
- GOAL90'+5'
Goal!
Branislav Ivanovic
Corner, Reading. Conceded by John Terry.
CHE 4 - 2 REA - 90'+4'
Attempt missed. Ian Harte (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 90'+4'
Mikele Leigertwood (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4'
Foul by Oscar (Chelsea).
- 90'+4'
Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+2'
Foul by Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea).
- 90'+2'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'
Delay in match Gary Cahill (Chelsea) because of an injury.
- 89'
Raul Meireles (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89'
Foul by Danny Guthrie (Reading).
- 89'
Raul Meireles (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87'
Foul by Noel Hunt (Reading).
- 87'
Substitution, Reading. Hal Robson-Kanu replaces Garath McCleary.
- 86'Sub
Noel Hunt (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86'
Foul by Fernando Torres (Chelsea).
- 86'
Substitution, Chelsea. Raul Meireles replaces Juan Mata.
- 85'Sub
Attempt missed. Juan Mata (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ashley Cole.
- 84'
Mikele Leigertwood (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83'
Foul by Oscar (Chelsea).
- 83'
Attempt saved. Jobi McAnuff (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Danny Guthrie.
- 82'
Goal! Chelsea 3, Reading 2. Fernando Torres (Chelsea) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ashley Cole.
- GOAL81'
Goal! Right footed shot
Fernando Torres
Attempt missed. Juan Mata (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
CHE 3 - 2 REA - 80'
Attempt blocked. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ashley Cole.
Leaders
CHEREA