90+3'
The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
90+2'
The referee allows time for a substitution. Ousmane Camara will be replaced by Elkhan Astanov (FC Astana).
90
2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'
Filip Jorgensen pulls off a decent save! Aleksandr Marochkin (FC Astana) attempts to head home after a precise cross into the box. He aims his header towards the middle of the net, but the effort is kept out.
89'
This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Nazmi Gripshi (FC Astana).
89'
Aleksandr Marochkin (FC Astana) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The linesman makes the right call and FC Astana will have a corner.
88'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Marin Tomasov departs the field of play to be replaced by Nazmi Gripshi (FC Astana).
88'
A decent cross into the box is met first time by Ousmane Camara (FC Astana), but his powerful goalbound effort is superbly blocked by a defender.
86'
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
86'
That will be all from Samuel Rak-Sakyi who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Kiano Dyer (Chelsea).
86'
Chelsea force their opponents to concede a corner. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
84'
The referee stops play as the linesman flags Tyrique George (Chelsea) offside.
81'
3:12 - the latest stats for both teams in respect of shots on target.
81'
Ousmane Camara (FC Astana) is clearly in an offside position and the linesman raises his flag.
79'
Half-chance! Karlo Bartolec (FC Astana) plays a pass into the box, but Filip Jorgensen reacts well to snuff out the attack.
78'
Enzo Maresca has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Shumaira Mheuka (Chelsea) replacing Marc Guiu.
78'
The fans were almost celebrating as Tyrique George (Chelsea) produced a shot from the edge of the box after a brilliant solo run. The ball was heading towards the middle of the goal, but Mukhammedzhan Seysen made an astonishing save!
74'
A run and shot from the edge of the box by Ato Ampah (Chelsea) causes Mukhammedzhan Seysen little worry as it's towards the middle of the goal. Easy save.
72'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Ramazan Karimov (FC Astana) comes onto the pitch for Chinedu Geoffrey.
72'
That was close. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) fires a shot from the edge of the box which goes a whisker wide of the right post.
71'
Tyrique George (Chelsea) attempts to set up his teammate with a scoring opportunity by chipping in a fine pass from the edge of the box, but one of the defenders intercepts his effort.
69'
Axel Disasi (Chelsea) commits a foul and Sven Jablonski immediately signals a free kick.
69'
Tyrique George (Chelsea) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
69'
Harvey Vale (Chelsea) finds himself in a promising position after receiving an excellent pass into the box, but one of the defenders produces a timely intervention to avert the threat. The ball is out of play and Chelsea manage to earn a corner.
67'
Carney Chukwuemeka goes off the pitch and Harvey Vale (Chelsea) comes on.
67'
Ato Ampah (Chelsea) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit chip pass. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for FC Astana.
65'
Renato Veiga (Chelsea) is picked out by his teammate with a brilliant short pass, but it takes him too long to control the ball inside the box and this allows one of the defending players to rob him.
63'
Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea) dribbled past his opponents before finding himself in a great position to strike. But his low attempt from just outside of the box went straight towards the middle of the goal and Mukhammedzhan Seysen made a comfortable save.
62'
Tyrique George (Chelsea) receives a diagonal pass, bursts into the box and shoots towards the bottom left corner. Mukhammedzhan Seysen is well positioned, though, and it's a comfortable save.
60'
Tyrique George (Chelsea) is the first to arrive to a rebound inside the penalty area and unleashes a quick low strike towards the middle of the goal that beats the keeper. One of the defenders, however, makes a superb goal-line clearance.
60'
A pass travels right across the box to Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea) and gives him a sight of goal. He tries to beat the keeper low in the middle of the goal, but Mukhammedzhan Seysen denies him with a decent save.
59'
Branimir Kalaica (FC Astana) produces a long-range volley, but the ball was blocked by a defender on its way.
57'
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) brings an opponent down and Sven Jablonski interrupts the game.
56'
Poor challenge! Maks Ebong (FC Astana) is penalised for tripping and Sven Jablonski blows his whistle.
52'
The resulting corner comes to nothing as Marin Tomasov (FC Astana) sends it out of play.
52'
Marin Tomasov (FC Astana) collects a pass and has an effort from distance to the top left corner, but Filip Jorgensen answers with a superb save to deny him. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to FC Astana.
52'
Ato Ampah (Chelsea) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety.
50'
What a wasted opportunity by Ousmane Camara (FC Astana)! He creates some space for himself inside the penalty box and unleashes a decent strike towards the middle of the net, but Filip Jorgensen makes a comfortable save to thwart him.
49'
Renato Veiga (Chelsea) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
49'
The ratio of the ball possession is 27:73.
46'
The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Enzo Maresca gives a chance to Ato Ampah (Chelsea) and Pedro Neto is off.
46'
Half-time substitution. Aleksa Amanovic is replaced by Barnes Osei (FC Astana).
46'
The second half has just started.
45+3'
The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45
The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.
45'
What a hit! Marin Tomasov (FC Astana) makes himself some space on the edge of the penalty area and pulls the trigger. His accurate effort goes off the post into the top left corner. He makes it 1:3.
44'
Yan Vorogovskiy (FC Astana) attempts to find one of his teammates inside the box with a chip pass, but one of the defending players reacts superbly and intercepts the ball.
43'
An attempted cross from Marin Tomasov (FC Astana) is cleared.
42'
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Sven Jablonski who sees an offensive foul.
39'
Renato Veiga (Chelsea) meets the corner and displays his eye for goal as he coolly plants a header from close range into the bottom right corner. The score is 0:3.
39'
Corner kick. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) is ready to send the ball into the box.
39'
Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea) takes a wonderful touch after collecting a pass inside the box. He steers his low drive towards the right post, but the keeper dives low to keep the ball out. The ball goes out of play. Chelsea are awarded a corner kick.
38'
Josh Acheampong (Chelsea) produces a dangerous low pass into the penalty area, but the defence manage to cut it out. The linesman signals a throw-in for Chelsea.
36'
Chinedu Geoffrey (FC Astana) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a shot towards the middle of the net, but Filip Jorgensen is alert and denies him.
34'
Marc Guiu (Chelsea) fires a strong shot to the middle of the goal and the save is unexpectedly difficult for Mukhammedzhan Seysen.
33'
Chinedu Geoffrey (FC Astana) fancies his chances and unleashes a powerful shot from the edge of the box, but the keeper just watches it go high over the bar.
31'
Marc Guiu (Chelsea) makes some space to meet a perfect cross inside the box, but he blazes his shot over the bar. High, wide and not at all pretty.
30'
Sven Jablonski blows his whistle. Josh Acheampong (Chelsea) commits a foul after dangerous play.
27'
Aleksa Amanovic (FC Astana) is cautioned by the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
26'
Renato Veiga (Chelsea) does well to meet a cross from Pedro Neto, but he directs his shot just over the crossbar.
24'
Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
24'
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) finds himself in space on the edge of the box and smashes a glorious looking effort towards the bottom right corner, but Mukhammedzhan Seysen thwarts him with a great two-handed save.
18'
An unlucky rebound off one of the defenders falls at the feet of Marc Guiu (Chelsea) and he doesn't miss from such an obvious opportunity.
16'
A promising cross into the box is nearly received by the lurking Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea), but one of the defending players cuts it out to avert the threat. The ball is behind the touchline and Chelsea will take a throw-in.
14'
Marc Guiu (Chelsea) makes a great solo run and pulls the trigger from inside the box, beating Mukhammedzhan Seysen with a strike into the bottom right corner. He makes it 0:1.
14'
Chinedu Geoffrey (FC Astana) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
13'
Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea) commits a rough foul. Sven Jablonski stops the game and makes a call.
12'
Tyrique George (Chelsea) finds himself behind the opposition's defence, but the game is stopped for offside.
10'
Here comes the ref’s decision after the VAR review. It’s not penalty as the referee indicates there was no infringement.
10'
There's a break in play and referee Sven Jablonski must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Chelsea using VAR. This could be interesting!
10'
Samuel Rak-Sakyi (Chelsea) commits a rough challenge and Sven Jablonski blows his whistle for an infringement.
9'
Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
9'
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.
8'
A defence-splitting pass is taken in his stride by Pedro Neto (Chelsea) in the box. Without even looking up he drills a shot towards the right side of the goal, but Mukhammedzhan Seysen pulls off a brilliant save.
7'
Aleksa Amanovic (FC Astana) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Sven Jablonski blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion.
5'
Marin Tomasov (FC Astana) fails to time his run beyond the last defender and the linesman makes a good call by signalling for offside after seeing the whole situation unfold.
4'
Tyrique George (Chelsea) has an effort on goal, but he misses to the right of the goal.
4'
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) quickly takes the free kick with a short pass.
3'
Kipras Kazukolovas (FC Astana) was too forceful with his tackle and Sven Jablonski interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
3'
Chelsea hold the ball and display nice passing from player to player.
1'
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The players are out at last! Chelsea will take the kick-off.
Today's referee will be Sven Jablonski.
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