90+4'
The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+2'
Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles FC) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Jesus Valenzuela had an easy-decision to make.
90
The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
89'
The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 6:3. 16:6 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
88'
A corner kick by Chelsea is thwarted by the well prepared Hugo Lloris (Los Angeles FC).
87'
Steven Cherundolo has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Marlon (Los Angeles FC) replacing Timothy Tillman.
87'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Mark Delgado departs the field of play to be replaced by Yaw Yeboah (Los Angeles FC).
86'
David Martinez (Los Angeles FC) is unable to feed a through ball into the path of his teammates.
84'
Substitution. Cole Palmer will be replaced by Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea).
84'
Enzo Maresca prepares a substitution. Moises Caicedo is replaced by Dario Essugo (Chelsea).
81'
Substitution. Igor Jesus did his best and is replaced by Frankie Amaya (Los Angeles FC).
79'
Goal! Liam Delap sends a precise cross into the box, Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) latches on to it and puts the ball into the bottom right corner. He makes it 2:0.
78'
Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) sprints into the box to get on the end of a cross and directs a shot goalwards that flies a whisker wide of the left post. Unlucky! The ball goes out of play and Chelsea will have a goal kick.
78'
One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC).
78'
Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles FC) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.
77'
Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision! Los Angeles FC are awarded a free kick.
76'
Liam Delap (Chelsea) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Jesus Valenzuela who sees an offensive foul.
75'
What was Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.
74'
Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
73'
Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.
73'
Tyrique George (Chelsea) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
72'
Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles FC) collects a wonderful lead pass and as he has a lot of space, smashes a terrific shot from long range. His shot goes painfully close to the crossbar! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Chelsea.
70'
A nice pass gives Cole Palmer (Chelsea) the opportunity to shoot, but it's a weak shot and sails high over the bar.
70'
Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) takes a short corner kick.
69'
Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles FC) commits a foul during an attacking move. That's a free kick to Chelsea.
68'
Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) tries to find Olivier Giroud with a clever through ball from the corner of the box, but the defence is alert to the danger and makes a clearance.
67'
Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Jesus Valenzuela with no other option than to blow for a foul. A free kick to Chelsea.
66'
Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
64'
Here is a change. Nicolas Jackson is going off and Enzo Maresca gives the last tactical orders to Liam Delap (Chelsea).
64'
We are about to witness a subsitution. Tyrique George (Chelsea) for Noni Madueke.
63'
Cole Palmer (Chelsea) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
63'
It looks like David Martinez (Los Angeles FC) saw red with that tackle. Jesus Valenzuela won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Chelsea.
62'
Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) fails to produce a decent cross from the corner kick. The ball goes well out of play.
61'
Chelsea are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
61'
Los Angeles FC seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
58'
Jesus Valenzuela shows a yellow card to David Martinez (Los Angeles FC) for his blatant foul.
58'
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
57'
CHANCE! Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) goes very close! He gathers a cross inside the box and fires a low shot to the bottom left corner, but Robert Sanchez produces an excellent save.
57'
Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
55'
Chelsea force their opponents to concede a corner.
55'
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) wins some space for himself around the penalty spot and manages to produce a promising header. One of the defenders stops his effort before it gets to the goalkeeper, making him redundant. Chelsea have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
54'
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
53'
Levi Colwill (Chelsea) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Chelsea will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
53'
Noni Madueke (Chelsea) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.
52'
A sweet pass inside the box gives David Martinez (Los Angeles FC) time to measure a shot, but it's slightly mishit and goes just wide of the right post. That really was a great chance! The ball goes out of play and Chelsea will have a goal kick.
51'
Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles FC) tries a pot shot from the edge of the box, but it goes narrowly wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Chelsea will have a goal kick.
50'
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) 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. The ball goes out of play and Los Angeles FC will have a goal kick.
48'
Cole Palmer (Chelsea) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
48'
Neat passing move from Chelsea in order to create new attacking opportunities.
46'
Half-time substitution. Steven Cherundolo decided to make a change. Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles FC) is replaced by Olivier Giroud.
46'
Enzo Maresca has made a change at the break. Malo Gusto has come on in place of Reece James (Chelsea).
46'
There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Enzo Maresca probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Romeo Lavia (Chelsea). He is replaced by Enzo Fernandez.
46'
The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+3'
Jesus Valenzuela has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45
Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea) has tested the patience of referee Jesus Valenzuela and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
45
We will have 2 min. of added time.
45'
Cole Palmer (Chelsea) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
43'
The ball is behind the touchline and Chelsea will take a throw-in.
42'
Jesus Valenzuela interrupts the game. One of the players from Los Angeles FC won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair.
41'
Cole Palmer (Chelsea) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.
40'
Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Jesus Valenzuela blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Chelsea, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
39'
Los Angeles FC take a short corner kick.
38'
Problems for Steven Cherundolo as Nathan Ordaz is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and David Martinez (Los Angeles FC) replaces him.
38'
Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) sends the ball into the penalty area from a free kick a few yards outside the box. The cross is good, but the goalkeeper shows himself in a good light as he leaps high to intercept the ball. Los Angeles FC win a corner.
37'
The game is interrupted now, Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles FC) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
36'
Yellow card. Reece James (Chelsea) goes into the book for a bad tackle on his opponent.
34'
Goal! Nicolas Jackson tees up Pedro Neto (Chelsea) on the edge of the box and he fires the ball into the bottom right corner. 1:0.
33'
The Chelsea players are exchanging fine passes and are waiting for an opportunity to start an attack, but here's a mistake and a loss of possession.
32'
Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) attempts to find one of his teammates, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone.
31'
Chelsea slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
29'
Noni Madueke (Chelsea) flashes a header well wide of the left post following a lofted pass into the centre of the box. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Los Angeles FC.
29'
The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Pedro Neto (Chelsea).
28'
The linesman raises his flag for offside before Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) heads on.
27'
A player from Chelsea commits a rough challenge. Jesus Valenzuela blows for a foul and keeps the game under control. Los Angeles FC have a free kick.
26'
The Chelsea players are exchanging some short passes.
25'
The resulting free kick from Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) ends up in the gloves of the keeper.
24'
Jesus Valenzuela has a clear sight and sees a foul from Moises Caicedo (Chelsea). Los Angeles FC are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
24'
Mark Delgado (Los Angeles FC) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
21'
Chelsea work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
21'
The resulting corner, taken by Pedro Neto (Chelsea), comes to nothing. Chelsea have been awarded a corner kick.
21'
Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. Chelsea have been awarded a corner kick.
21'
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Chelsea.
21'
That was close by Cole Palmer (Chelsea)! He receives a pass on the edge of the box and shoots, but the ball goes by a whisker over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Los Angeles FC will have a goal kick.
20'
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
18'
Noni Madueke (Chelsea) latches on to a precise defence-splitting pass and fires a nice strike from a promising distance towards the bottom right corner. Hugo Lloris has a clear sight of it and makes a comfortable save.
17'
Reece James (Chelsea) tries to find Cole Palmer, but he puts too much power on the through ball.
16'
Noni Madueke (Chelsea) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. It's a throw-in for Chelsea.
15'
Noni Madueke (Chelsea) tries to find Cole Palmer, but he puts too much power on the pass.
15'
The Los Angeles FC players find the open spaces by moving the ball around, but the move ends with an involuntarily pass to the opposition.
14'
Great teamplay by Chelsea as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
9'
Wonderful movement by Chelsea. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
8'
The ball is cleared after Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
7'
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
6'
The goalkeeper pulls off a save to deny Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea), whose effort is only aimed at the middle of the goal.
4'
Chelsea are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
3'
Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles FC) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
1'
Los Angeles FC enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
1'
The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
The players are out and the match is about to start. Los Angeles FC will have the kick-off.
Jesus Valenzuela will referee today's match.
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