90+7'
That's all for today as the game is over.
90+6'
Cesare Casadei (Chelsea) should have been more careful. He commits a bad foul, receives his second yellow card and is sent-off!
90+5'
Joao Felix (Chelsea) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
90+4'
The attendance for today's match is 15000.
90+3'
A pass from Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) is intercepted by Kevin Muller and the move breaks down.
90+2'
Enzo Maresca has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Samuel Rak-Sakyi (Chelsea) replacing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
90+2'
Jadon Sancho comes off the pitch to be replaced by Tyrique George (Chelsea).
90
5 additional min. will be played.
90'
Norman Theuerkauf (Heidenheim) steps up to take a free kick and sends it in, but the opposition's defence is alert and clears the ball to safety.
89'
Axel Disasi (Chelsea) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Serdar Gozubuyuk blows his whistle for a foul. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Heidenheim.
88'
Maximilian Breunig (Heidenheim) has a goal ruled out for offside!
86'
Goal! Jadon Sancho displays great vision and sends a pass to Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea), who shows brilliant composure inside the box to bury the ball into the top right corner. The score is 0:2.
85'
Jan Schoppner (Heidenheim) is yellow-carded for breaking the rules of the game.
85'
This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Renato Veiga (Chelsea) was quite harsh and Serdar Gozubuyuk didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
84'
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) sends in a poor cross from the corner and Kevin Muller has no trouble gathering it.
83'
Jadon Sancho (Chelsea) receives a sweet pass inside the box, but his effort on goal is blocked by the defender. Good work from Chelsea as they win a corner.
81'
Filip Jorgensen (Chelsea) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.
80'
What a sweet touch by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) as he collects a pass deep inside the box and decides to go for goal. It's on target but easy for Kevin Muller to hold.
79'
Gooal! No wait, it's been ruled out for offside. Maximilian Breunig (Heidenheim) disagrees, but the linesman is sure about his call.
76'
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.
76'
Frank Schmidt has decided to make a change. Benedikt Gimber (Heidenheim) replaces Mikkel Kaufmann Sorensen.
76'
The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea) is coming onto the pitch as Christopher Nkunku cannot continue after picking up an injury.
75'
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) bursts into the box after a fine solo run. He looks up and tries to place a shot into the bottom left corner, but Kevin Muller makes a great save to deny him his moment of glory. Chelsea win a corner.
73'
The total number of attempts is 13:13.
71'
Cesare Casadei (Chelsea) finds himself in an offside position and the referee stops play after the linesman raises his flag.
70'
Mikkel Kaufmann Sorensen (Heidenheim) is penalised for a foul. Serdar Gozubuyuk had a clear view and blows his whistle.
69'
A pass into the box finds Paul Wanner (Heidenheim) unmarked. He carefully places a shot towards the middle of the goal, but a brilliant last-ditch save by Filip Jorgensen denies him.
68'
Paul Wanner (Heidenheim) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
68'
Frank Schmidt has decided to substitute Lennard Maloney and he is replaced by Maximilian Breunig (Heidenheim).
68'
Here comes a substitution. Omar Haktab Traore is given a rest as he is replaced by Adrian Beck (Heidenheim).
67'
Mykhailo Mudryk receives a sweet cross inside the box from Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea), but one of the defenders rushes in bravely to intercept the ball.
65'
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) takes a short corner kick.
63'
Good team movement sets up Leo Scienza (Heidenheim) on the edge of the box, but he slices the ball narrowly wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Chelsea.
62'
Leo Scienza (Heidenheim) attempts to find one of his teammates with a cross from the resultant free kick, but he fails to hit the ball properly and sends it off the pitch. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Chelsea.
62'
The referee signals a substitution. Joao Felix (Chelsea) is brought on as a substitute for Marc Guiu.
61'
Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk sees the trip by Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle. A free kick has been awarded to Heidenheim.
60'
A pass from Omar Haktab Traore (Heidenheim) is intercepted by Filip Jorgensen and the move breaks down.
59'
Paul Wanner (Heidenheim) breaks into the penalty area but his shot is blocked.
57'
Leo Scienza (Heidenheim) gets to the rebound on the edge of the penalty area and fires a shot towards the bottom left corner, but Filip Jorgensen gets a hand to it and keeps it out.
56'
A substitution has been made. Mathias Honsak goes off and Sirlord Conteh (Heidenheim) comes on.
56'
Frank Schmidt prepares a substitution. Niklas Dorsch is replaced by Jan Schoppner (Heidenheim).
55'
Leo Scienza (Heidenheim) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The ball has crossed the sideline. Chelsea are taking a throw-in.
53'
Leo Scienza (Heidenheim) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
51'
Goal! Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) beautifully controls a strongly hit pass from Jadon Sancho inside the box. He cuts inside his marker and rifles the ball into the left side of the goal. 0:1.
49'
Leo Scienza (Heidenheim) received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger.
48'
Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Chelsea are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
46'
Mikkel Kaufmann Sorensen (Heidenheim) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the penalty area and shoots towards the middle of the goal. He didn't put enough power into the effort, though, and Filip Jorgensen pulls off an easy save.
46'
The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
45+3'
The end of the first half.
45+2'
What an opportunity! Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea) wins the ball from the resulting set piece and unleashes a precise shot from inside the goal area which sails narrowly wide of the right post! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Heidenheim.
45+1'
Niklas Dorsch (Heidenheim) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Serdar Gozubuyuk no option but to blow his whistle. Chelsea are awarded the free kick.
45
2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45'
Cesare Casadei (Chelsea) commits a foul and is shown a yellow card.
44'
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.
42'
Omar Haktab Traore (Heidenheim) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Serdar Gozubuyuk had an easy-decision to make.
40'
We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 6:9.
38'
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) goes on a mazy run, skips past two defenders and pulls the trigger in front of the keeper. Kevin Muller makes a great save to stop the effort going low into the middle of the goal.
35'
Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
35'
Here comes the ref’s decision after the VAR review. It’s not penalty to Chelsea as the referee indicates there was no infringement!
34'
Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether it’s a penalty for Chelsea. Let’s see what happens!
33'
Looks like Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
32'
Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
32'
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
31'
Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. Chelsea earn a corner.
28'
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) receives a brilliant pass and wastes a big opportunity as his shot from inside the penalty area flies just over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Heidenheim.
27'
Heidenheim quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
26'
Mathias Honsak (Heidenheim) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
25'
Paul Wanner (Heidenheim) produces a promising shot towards the top left corner after his wonderful solo effort, but Filip Jorgensen thwarts him and the score remains the same. Heidenheim have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
24'
Benoit Badiashile (Chelsea) tries to score from mid-range after collecting a rebound, but his shot lacks accuracy and sails high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Heidenheim.
24'
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.
23'
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) unleashes a rocket of a shot towards the right side of the goal, but the goalkeeper denies his attempt with a stunning save. Chelsea have been awarded a corner kick.
20'
The ball possession is 34:66.
17'
Marc Guiu (Chelsea) receives a pass inside the box, controls the ball and drills it towards the left post. Unfortunately for him, Kevin Muller makes a great save to stop his effort.
15'
Paul Wanner (Heidenheim) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot towards the middle of the goal was easily saved by Filip Jorgensen.
14'
A defence splitting pass into the box is almost received by Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea), but Kevin Muller is quick enough and comes off his line to intercept the pass.
12'
Mathias Honsak (Heidenheim) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
10'
Marc Guiu (Chelsea) is in acres of space inside the box and lets fly with a shot which goes well wide of the right post. What a poor effort. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Heidenheim.
9'
Marc Guiu (Chelsea) makes contact with a cross and strikes a shot towards the bottom right corner that lacks the power to find the back of the net, but the goalkeeper still has to pull off a marvellous diving save to keep his effort out.
7'
A pass from Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) is intercepted by Kevin Muller and the move breaks down.
5'
Heidenheim are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
2'
Mikkel Kaufmann Sorensen (Heidenheim) collects the ball from the free kick and immediately sends his close-range effort narrowly wide of the left post! The ball goes out of play and Chelsea will have a goal kick.
2'
Leo Scienza (Heidenheim) will take the free kick.
1'
Serdar Gozubuyuk shows a yellow card to Benoit Badiashile (Chelsea) for his blatant foul.
1'
The first half of this match is about to start.
The players are on the pitch and Chelsea will have the kick-off.
Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Serdar Gozubuyuk.
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