Match Report


Stockport CountyStockport County     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore Robert Mcfadyen Robert Mcfadyen
Stephane ScifoS. Scifo79
G
1
G
83Facundo NegronF. Negron
Harvey BeckhamH. Beckham71
D
2
D
75Dion RobertsD. Roberts
Tomás SandovalT. Sandoval75
D
3
D
76Bernd SindelarB. Sindelar
Harry RobsonH. Robson76
D
captain4
D
77Claus HakanssonC. Hakansson
Les BarrettL. Barrett75
D
5
D
76Moustapha AbdellaouiM. Abdellaoui
Pascal CziommerP. Cziommer81
M
6
M
83Dennis HaynesD. Haynes
Mark SchwarzerM. Schwarzer79
M
7captain
M
82Ramon HaefligerR. Haefliger
Harry HigginbothamH. Higginbotham80
M
8
A
75Duncan HapgoodD. Hapgood
Cedric ZugnaC. Zugna80
A
9
A
73Titus CutlerT. Cutler
Niccolo PowerN. Power78
A
10
A
76Henry EdghillH. Edghill
Nigel PowellN. Powell76
A
11
A
78Stanley MendoncaS. Mendonca
 
Noel CookeN. Cooke68
D
12
M
75Ugo HollowayU. Holloway
Graham JacobsG. Jacobs74
M
13
M
81Nicky WiseN. Wise
Rafael LimaR. Lima76
A
14
A
72Craig WetherallC. Wetherall

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Charlton Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stockport County get the match underway!
4.20
Harry Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
10.02
Dennis Haynes makes a probing pass to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stephane Scifo manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.24
Claus Hakansson decides to run forward with the ball. Claus Hakansson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Stephane Scifo. What a great pair of hands!
16.51
Bernd Sindelar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stephane Scifo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.47
Mark Schwarzer hacks Ramon Haefliger from behind! Mark Schwarzer is given a warning by the referee! Ramon Haefliger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.51
Tomás Sandoval advances with the ball. Tomás Sandoval flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Power controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Power knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna makes a looping header on goal but somehow Facundo Negron manages to keep it out.
24.09
Les Barrett passes the ball forward to Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Powell controls it well on his chest. Nigel Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Facundo Negron. Excellent save.
26.44
Harry Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Facundo Negron manages to gather it comfortably.
27.20
Pascal Cziommer sees Cedric Zugna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Zugna shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Facundo Negron. What a great pair of hands!
28.10
Dennis Haynes barges into Harry Higginbotham. Dennis Haynes is shown the yellow card! Harry Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.49
Ramon Haefliger makes a simple pass to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.05
Tomás Sandoval knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Powell collects the pass. Nigel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Negron who gathers it comfortably.
36.45
Dennis Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.16
Pascal Cziommer flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Power who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Power knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell whips the ball goalwards with his head but Facundo Negron is on top of it.
42.20
Dennis Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Titus Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Cutler shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.24
Pascal Cziommer flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
Dennis Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill makes a convincing header. Stephane Scifo manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off the second half!
49.11
Bernd Sindelar flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Haynes collects the pass. Dennis Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. With a superhuman jump, Stanley Mendonca connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Stephane Scifo.
51.07
Dennis Haynes brings the ball forward. Dennis Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Barrett.
53.41
Mark Schwarzer threads the ball through to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell beats his man to it with a header. Facundo Negron didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.33
Bernd Sindelar sees space and advances. Bernd Sindelar hits a low pass to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill whips in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
57.44
Harvey Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna plays a quick one-two with Nigel Powell and rushes in on goal... Cedric Zugna comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.03
Tomás Sandoval flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Cziommer who takes it down. Pascal Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Powell controls it well on his chest. Nigel Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
65.35
Moustapha Abdellaoui takes it forward alone. Moustapha Abdellaoui makes a probing pass to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood skips past Harry Robson! Harry Robson barges into Duncan Hapgood. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.59
Mark Schwarzer hits a low pass to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power beats his man to it with a header. Facundo Negron effortlessly punches it away to safety.
71.51
Les Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Mark Schwarzer controls it well on his chest. Mark Schwarzer chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernd Sindelar.
72.50
Without breaking stride, Tomás Sandoval plays the ball forward to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Zugna controls it well on his chest. Cedric Zugna shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Facundo Negron!
73.11
Mark Schwarzer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mark Schwarzer lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
78.50
Ramon Haefliger flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Tomás Sandoval is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
81.45
Claus Hakansson makes a probing pass to Dennis Haynes. Dennis Haynes makes a probing pass to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.55
Mark Schwarzer knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Hakansson.
90.00
Claus Hakansson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Barrett.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stockport County

Charlton Athletic
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
11
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49%
51%
Play Area
23.5%
42.9%
33.7%

Scorers
Cedric Zugna 57
Titus Cutler 17

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Facundo Negron of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Stephane Scifo (GK)
7
2.Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
3.Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
7
4.Harry Robson (DEF)
6
5.Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Cziommer (MID)
7
7.Mark Schwarzer (MID)
8
8.Harry Higginbotham (MID)
6
9.Cedric Zugna (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Niccolo Power (ATT)
7
11.Nigel Powell (ATT)
7
 
12.Noel Cooke (DEF)
0
13.Graham Jacobs (MID)
0
14.Rafael Lima (ATT)
0

1.Facundo Negron (GK)
9
2.Dion Roberts (DEF)
6
3.Bernd Sindelar (DEF)
7
4.Claus Hakansson (DEF)
7
5.Moustapha Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Haynes (MID)yellow card
7
7.Ramon Haefliger (MID)
7
8.Duncan Hapgood (ATT)
7
9.Titus Cutler (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Henry Edghill (ATT)
6
11.Stanley Mendonca (ATT)
6
 
12.Ugo Holloway (MID)
0
13.Nicky Wise (MID)
0
14.Craig Wetherall (ATT)
0