Chelsea beat West Brom 3-2 on Sunday, 23 August 2015 in Premier League. The match was refereed by Mark Clattenburg. It was played at The Hawthorns.
First half: N. Matić received a yellow card for Chelsea at 17'. Chelsea took the lead at 20' when Pedro scored, with the assist credited to E. Hazard, making the score 0-1. Chelsea extended the lead at 30' when Diego Costa scored, making the score 0-2. West Brom reduced the deficit at 35' when James Morrison scored, with the assist credited to S. Rondón, making the score 1-2. J. McClean received a yellow card for West Brom at 37'. Chelsea extended the lead at 42' when César Azpilicueta scored, with the assist credited to Diego Costa, making the score 1-3.
Second half: J. Terry received a red card for Chelsea at 54'. Chelsea made their 1st substitution at 56', with Willian replacing Gary Cahill. West Brom reduced the deficit at 59' when James Morrison scored, with the assist credited to Callum Henry McManaman, making the score 2-3. West Brom made their 1st substitution at 60', with J. McClean replacing Rickie Lambert. Callum Henry McManaman received a yellow card for West Brom at 71'. West Brom made their 2nd substitution at 78', with Callum Henry McManaman replacing S. Gnabry. Chelsea made their 2nd substitution at 78', with Diego Costa replacing R. Falcao. Chelsea made their 3rd substitution at 84', with Pedro replacing Mikel John Obi. West Brom made their 3rd substitution at 88', with James Morrison replacing C. Gardner.
West Brom used 3 substitutions while Chelsea used 3 substitutions. West Brom got 2 yellow cards, while Chelsea got 1 yellow card and 1 red card.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (15-15).
- Chelsea controlled possession (57%).
- Physical contest: 3 yellows, 1 reds.
