Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.


0.00
Charlton Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.26
Malcolm Plowright threads a neat ball through to George Priestley. George Priestley threads the ball through to Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. With a superhuman jump, Henry Edghill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.01
George Priestley brings the ball forward. George Priestley shoots from distance but Niklas Kurstot reads it well. Nice keeping!
15.22
Edmundo Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Dittmann. Dietmar Dittmann surges forward with the ball. Dietmar Dittmann shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.36
Tracy Suggs flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Delli Carri collects the pass. Fabian N. Delli Carri shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
18.46
Dietmar Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff Schomaker. Cliff Schomaker directs the ball goalwards with his head. Cliff Schomaker scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
21.03
Dennis Haynes flicks a high ball forward to Stanley Mendonca who takes it down. Stanley Mendonca whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Niklas Kurstot manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.16
Dietmar Dittmann knocks the ball forward to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.49
George Priestley clumsily knocks into Dietmar Dittmann. The referee warns George Priestley to calm down! Dietmar Dittmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.53
Dennis Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Mendonca collects the pass. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niklas Kurstot who gathers it comfortably.
30.28
George Priestley makes a probing pass to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca shoots from outside the area but is denied by Niklas Kurstot. Excellent save.
32.39
Dietmar Dittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.49
Chris Dyer darts forward. Chris Dyer flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Reis who brings the ball under control. Manuel Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Grant.
36.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Ledley Grant plays the ball forward to George Priestley. With a delightful solo run, George Priestley stretches the opposition's defence. George Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
38.45
Dennis Haynes threads the ball through to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
39.51
Dietmar Dittmann sees Fabian N. Delli Carri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernd Sindelar.
44.34
Ledley Grant sees George Priestley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Titus Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers get the second half underway!
47.20
Dietmar Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Reis. Manuel Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.47
George Priestley sees space and advances. George Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.03
Brian Thompson threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Dittmann. Dietmar Dittmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Dittmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.10
George Priestley makes an attacking run forward. George Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
57.03
Dietmar Dittmann plays the ball forward to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.12
Dennis Haynes decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
61.38
Tracy Suggs makes a beautiful solo run. Tracy Suggs shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
65.19
George Priestley barges into Arno Rösler. The referee calls over George Priestley again and warns him to calm down! Arno Rösler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.26
Dennis Haynes advances with the ball. Dennis Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
71.42
George Priestley brings the ball forward. George Priestley threads the ball through into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Titus Cutler provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.57
Tracy Suggs sees Anthony Blake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Blake whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Reis. With a superhuman jump, Manuel Reis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
79.35
George Priestley hits a low pass to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Niklas Kurstot punches it away to safety.
83.09
Ledley Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Haynes. Dennis Haynes hits a low pass to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.23
Dietmar Dittmann flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Reis who takes it down. Manuel Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. 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.
89.04
Fabian N. Delli Carri hacks Bernd Sindelar from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bernd Sindelar stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Dennis Haynes passes the ball forward to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca shoots from distance but Niklas Kurstot is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
24.2%
46.2%
29.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Priestley of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Facundo Negron (GK)
6
2.Malcolm Plowright (DEF)
6
3.Bernd Sindelar (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Grant (DEF)
6
5.Matt Plowright (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Haynes (MID)
7
7.George Priestley (MID)
9
8.Duncan Hapgood (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Titus Cutler (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Henry Edghill (ATT)
6
11.Stanley Mendonca (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ugo Holloway (MID)
0
13.Nicky Wise (MID)
0
14.Craig Wetherall (ATT)
0

1.Niklas Kurstot (GK)
7
2.Edmundo Ortiz (DEF)
6
3.Brian Thompson (DEF)
6
4.Chris Dyer (DEF)
6
5.Arno Rösler (DEF)
6
6.Tracy Suggs (MID)
6
7.Dietmar Dittmann (MID)
7
8.Fabian N. Delli Carri (ATT)yellow card
6
9.Cliff Schomaker (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Manuel Reis (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Blake (ATT)
6
 
12.Tommy Riza (MID)
0
13.Antonio Vazquez (MID)
0
14.Fotis Panagiotopoulos (ATT)
0