One last chance as Danilo Silva fouls Hazard on the left flank. Willian stands over the ball and hooks a delivery into the box, but it barely gets beyond the first man and is cleared. And that will be that.
90' +1
WILLIAN! Hazard leads a Chelsea break and the ball is worked to the opposite side for the Brazilian. He shifts the ball onto his trusty right boot and attempts to bend the ball into the far corner, but misses!
90'
Late pressure on Chelsea as Azpilicueta has to clear a threatening cross from Gonzalez, before a corner on the right side causes the defence to rattle for just a moment. Two minutes of added time to come.
88'
LATE CHANCE IN THE BOX! Terry sets Dynamo in motion with a terrible clearance right to Sydorchuk, and the midfielder drives past Azpilicueta to lash a cross to the near post. However, Begovic falls onto the ball to prevent a conversion by one or tow interested players!
86'
Not a lot happening out on the pitch at the moment. You can't really tell who will be the happier side with this result - but I must say that it's not a bad outcome for either Chelsea or Dynamo to take a point from this.
84'
Buyalskiy exits the game for Garmash as Dynamo set up to defend a free-kick. Willian clips the ball into Terry, who appears to be in a great position to attack, but he's called for an offside.
83'
D. Harmash enters the game and replaces V. Buialskyi.
82'
Dynamo are looking more and more composed here as we enter the final stretch. Much like the first half, Chelsea have been unable to sustain a fast start and are now trading blows with the Ukrainians. Is there to be a winner in the eight or so minutes that remain?
80'
BEGOVIC SAVES! Gonzalez shifts the ball onto his right foot and evades Zouma as he moves centrally, with the young defender tracking a dangerous run from Vida down the line instead. That allows the Paraguay midfielder the space to have a crack, but it's straight into the tummy of the Chelsea keeper who shows assured hands once again.
78'
Júnior Moraes enters the game and replaces A. Kravets.
Kravets has had a largely anonymous game at the top of the Dynamo attack, and his night is at an end now. On comes Junior Moraes, the man who scored against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the second round of group games. Can he provide a similar contribution here?
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And that's the end of the evening for Fabregas. He enjoyed an accomplished first half, but was not able to follow that up after the restart as he started to drift from the game. Mourinho has seen fit to replace him with Oscar, who slots right into the vacated playmaking spot in midfield.
75'
Oscar enters the game and replaces Cesc Fàbregas.
74'
It's been a somewhat frustrating game for Hazard today as he's not always been able to attack from favourable positions. He embarks on another run down the left side, but can't get any change out of Danilo Silva.
72'
Mourinho is readying Oscar on the sidelines as this game enters the final stretch. You get the feeling that one goal here will lock up the result and it's Chelsea showing the enterprise, although Dynamo have not been without their danger moments in the second half.
70'
The free-kick from Zouma is over the head of interested parties in the box, but Dynamo keep it alive and Gonzalez supplies Vida in the box. However, the full-back can't get his bearings in time and misses the target from a good position.
68'
Vida is prevented from overlapping illegally by Zouma, and that draws the referee back into his pocket for the second time in as many minutes. Moments later, the young defender fouls Gonzalez down the wing but avoids a rapid-fire second yellow card.
67'
K. Zouma gets yellow.
66'
Finally we have a booking, and its Buyalskiy who gets carded for bringing down Fabregas. There's an urgency to this game now as both teams sense that one goal might just about do it. It's Chelsea who look far more likely to break the deadlock here in Ukraine though.
65'
V. Buialskyi gets yellow.
64'
Vida has his heart in his mouth for one second as he gives the ball away to Ramires on the right, but recovers just enough to prevent the Brazilian from getting his cross in.
62'
BEGOVIC CALLED INTO ACTON AGAIN! The Chelsea keeper is earning his corn here, coming off his lone confidently to punch away a dangerous cross from Gonzalez, as Sydorchuk was lurking at the far post to pick up any loose ends! Good period this for Dynamo.
60'
SAVED BY BEGOVIC! Yarmolenko capitalises on a failed free-kick from Willian and for the first time in a long while, gets into full stride on the ball. He plays in Gonzalez down the left side of the area, and the Paraguayan has a crack, but it's beaten away by the keeper!
58'
Willian plays a great pass into the centre for Hazard, who scampers into action to have a crack on goal from just inside the area. However, a superb block from Rybalka gets rid of the danger. First positive contribution from him in a very long while, and my word was it needed!
57'
Matic wins the ball back excellently in his own half and his ball to Hazard sparks a Chelsea break. Fabregas plays in Costa down the left-hand side, but the striker can't get any change out of Vida, who blocks his cross excellently and ends the chance in a heartbeat.
56'
Yarmolenko squares up to Azpilicueta and tries to fool him with some rapid footwork, but it appeared for a second like the winger only fooled himself. However, he maintains his balance and cuts inside, clipping a ball into the heart of the area that is just about cleared by Terry.
54'
Sydorchuk goes chasing for the ball with Matic in hot pursuit. The Dynamo midfielder goes down under pressure from his Chelsea counterpart, and the referee blows the whistle. However, it's for a dive by Sydorchuk, and upon replays, it looks like the official made the right call.
52'
Another well-worked counter-attack sees Hazard play in Fabregas, who has options either side of him. Once again though, he eschews a killer pass in favour of having a go himself, which ends up in the arms of Shovkovskiy. Chelsea continue to pile pressure on.
50'
Chelsea are quickly in the ascendancy to start the second half. There were no changes from Mourinho at the break, suggesting a satisfaction with their approach. He'll most likely want more of the same, because all that's been missing from the Blues' exploits is a goal.
48'
WILLIAN HITS THE CROSSBAR! The Brazilian has been bending in free-kicks from all angles recently, and nearly scores his fifth direct set-piece of the season, curling the ball magnificently over the jump of the wall, only to see it thud off the frame of the goal!
47'
Rybalka is not having a good time here. He turns the ball over and has no choice but to pull down Willian about 20 yards out. The referee immediately calls for a foul but his leniency continues as he somehow opts not to book the Dynamo midfielder.
46'
Here we go again!
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And just before the clock even hits 45:00, the referee blows the whistle for half-time.
43'
In the other Group G game, Porto have raced into a two-goal lead against Maccabi Tel Aviv thanks to Brahimi and Aboubakar. It looks highly unlikely that Chelsea can end this matchday in top spot now. Meanwhile, on the pitch, Gonzalez gets the fans out of their seat with a cheeky flick off his back to get the ball to Vida.
41'
The tempo of the match has died down as we head into the half-time break. Dynamo are getting more men back in defensive positions, which is making it hard for Chelsea to find space. By the same token, the hosts don't have enough manpower up front right now to cause problems.
39'
Gonzalez is perhaps lucky not to get booked as he takes a chunk out of Willian from behind. There wasn't even a foul called as that play passed the referee by. You can bet that Mourinho saw it though - another decision that has gone against his side.
37'
Khacheridi is put under pressure by a run from Hazard, and he appears to be beaten as the Belgian surges into the penalty area. However, the Chelsea man doesn't continue that surge, appearing indecisive as he dribbles into a cul-de-sac, losing the ball in the end.
35'
For one moment, Azpilicueta loses his positional nous and Danilo Silva is away to the byline down the right. However, his cutback is poor and easily intercepted by Cahill at the near post.
33'
Ramires is on the charge and has the centre-backs back-pedaling in a three-on-three break. However, he doesn't show enough ambition and holds the ball up before playing a diagonal to Hazard, who himself didn't make a particularly enticing run down the right. The Belgian can't beat his marker to the byline.
31'
Willian pops up on the left and drives at Danilo Silva, but can't get any change out of the full-back and has to settle for a corner. There's a moment of panic in the box from the resulting delivery, but Cahill can't connect.
29'
Dynamo are really starting to grow into this game in the last few minutes. Mourinho and Fabregas have been sniping at the officials since that non-call on their penalty appeal. Ever since then, it seems that the home side have realized that their luck won't hold for long, which has finally forced them out of their shell.
27'
HEROIC BLOCK AND SAVE! Dynamo manufacture another attack going from out wide to infield. Gonzalez dummies the ball and that frees Vida on the left. He gets the ball to Buyalskiy on the edge of the box, but his shot from a great position is touched by Terry, and there may have been further contact from Begovic as that went around the post!
25'
For all the pressure on Dynamo, they have managed to fashion a few decent advances. Chelsea have tried to stop them from getting to the byline out wide, but all that has done is allow the home side to work it quickly to the centre, where shooting opportunities have presented themselves.
23'
Rybalka sends one off target as the game enters a scrappy period. Dynamo continue to rack up the fouls, but there's been no bookings as of yet. Don't bet on that staying that way for long.
21'
MATIC NEARLY BUSTS OPEN THE DEFENCE! He uses every inch of his frame at full stride to glide through the middle, and Dynamo can't get a grip on him. The midfielder surges into the penalty area, and pulls the trigger, but directs it the wrong side of the post!
19'
This looks like a great decision from Mourinho to push Fabregas into an advanced position in midfield. The Spaniard has been demanding the ball on almost every play, and the defence has yet to really figure him out. If he starts linking with Costa more, it could spell real trouble for the hosts.
COSTA GOES CLOSE! Chelsea win a free-kick on the flank after Willian goes down, and it's aimed towards the Spanish striker at the back post. However, he just can't make the connection that would have surely troubled the keeper at the very least!
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PENALTY? Dynamo turn the ball over in midfield and are in serious trouble as Fabregas bursts down the left-hand side. He's got his marker back-pedaling, and cuts into the box, going down under a challenge from Rybalka. The referee waves play on though! Replays suggest that Chelsea may have had a case there!
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Now Hazard is slow to get to his feet, after he left his ankle dangling, and Yarmolenko couldn't help but take a nibble. He's soon up without assistance though, and gets a hand of apology from his fellow No. 10. Fast-paced tempo to this one already.
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Yarmolenko does superbly to free Gonzalez down the left-hand side, and the Paraguayan considers his options before teeing up Buyalskiy infield. The midfielder hits it first-time with his left peg, but it's right down the throat of Begovic, who doesn't let it out of his grasp.
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Fabregas is the latest Chelsea player to have a go on goal, but he rushed his shot, sending it miles over. Interestingly, he missed a penalty on this ground for Spain during the recently concluded international break. Dynamo are under considerable pressure at the moment.
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SHOTS STARTING TO RAIN IN! Shovkovskiy again positions himself well to stop an effort from Willian, who was afforded too much space in the final third. He does even better moments later, brushing his fingertips against a Hazard stinger at full stretch to divert it onto the base of the post! Great goalkeeping but an emphatic start from Chelsea!
7'
First shot in anger is fired away by Fabregas, who eschews a pass in favour of having a crack. He'll face that decision a lot in this match I feel. It's no trouble for Shovkovskiy though, who gets down low to save.
5'
Chelsea are settling themselves on the ball here, making Dynamo do the defending now. Fabregas, so often the conductor from deep, is now picking the ball up in more advanced positions. This will necessitate some more composed play on the ball from Matic and Ramires, the two deep midfielders.
3'
Early problem for Yarmolenko after his first clash with Azpilicueta down the Dynamo right flank. He looks to be alright though. Expect that battle to evolve quickly as the Ukrainian side look to feed the ball to their most dangerous player. Matic, on the centre-left of Chelsea's midfield, will need to be diligent in providing cover.
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Off we go!
Chelsea beat Aston Villa 2-0 over the weekend - a much-needed yet unconvincing result that edged them closer to the top half of the Premier League table. It snapped a three-game winless run, which included a 2-1 reverse at Porto in the previous Champions League matchday. However, things could turn around quickly if they win here and Porto fail to beat Maccabi Tel Aviv. Such a scenario would see Jose Mourinho's men top the Group G pile at the halfway stage.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Champions League clash between Dynamo Kiev and Chelsea in Ukraine. The visiting side are hoping to alter a run of poor form in the new season that has seen them falter at home and in Europe, while the hosts will be looking to pounce and solidify their place in the upper echelons of Group G. I'm Keeghann Sinanan, your guide for all the action.
After an entertaining 2-2 draw with Porto in their Group G opener, Dynamo Kiev dispatched Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 to keep pace with the Portuguese side on four points. Domestically, Serhiy Rebrov's team are coming into this match licking their wounds though, after losing 3-0 to Shakhtar last time out. Not only did that see them surrender top spot, it also snapped a 38-match unbeaten run in the Ukrainian Premier League and a 23-game streak across all competitions.
Tonight marks the first-ever competitive matchup between these two sides. Dynamo's last win against an English side in this competition came 12 years ago when they beat Arsenal 2-1. Since then, they've drawn one and lost four of their clashes with similar opponents. Chelsea have only faced one other side from Ukraine - Shakhtar in the group stages two seasons ago. A 2-1 away loss was followed up by a 3-2 home victory for the Blues.
Chelsea Subs: Blackman, Baba, Oscar, Mikel, Traore, Kenedy, Falcao.
Eden Hazard has been given a temporary reprieve from Mourinho's doghouse with a return to the starting XI alongside Nemanja Matic. He lines up on the left with the in-form Willian on the opposite flank. Cesc Fabregas plays in an advanced role behind Diego Costa. Gary Cahill also gets handed a start in place of Baba Rahman, meaning that Kurt Zouma will take his talents to right-back.
Rebrov changes half of his outfield players from the Shakhtar loss. Portuguese pair Antunes and Miguel Veloso miss out on a start, while Artem Kravets comes in to lead tha attack, replacing Denis Garmash. Their main danger man, Andriy Yarmolenko, retains his place and will begin on the right side of the attacking midfield trident. Derlis Gonzalez, who impressed for Paraguay at the Copa America last summer, also comes in for Junior Moraes, who scored against Maccabi Tel Aviv on the previous matchday.
Parity at the interval here in Ukraine. Chelsea started with some purpose, testing Showkovskiy multiple times and having a legitimate claim for a penalty turned down by the referee after Rybalka appeared to clip Fabregas in the area. Mourinho's men could not quite sustain that level for the entire period though. Plenty to play for in the second half though, so stay tuned.
Chelsea leave Ukraine with a point after a battling display against Dynamo. The visitors had their chances, hitting the post twice and seeing a strong claim for a penalty denied. There was a marked improvement in their defending though, as they restricted the home side to half-chances and speculative efforts throughout. Porto's win against Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps the group as is, with Dynamo second and Chelsea third.
That's my cue, I've been Keeghann Sinanan and it's bye for now!
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