Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,600 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
4.23
Harry Power knocks the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Eilts but the linesman indicates offside!
6.47
Eugenio Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Castro collects the pass. Roberto Castro plays a one-two with Simon Scowcroft and advances towards the goal... Roberto Castro takes a shot at goal but Adolfo Gonzalez reads it well. Good keeping!
9.27
Eugenio Guerrero plays the ball forward to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro knocks the ball forward to Wes Dyer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.29
Carlton King threads the ball through to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro flicks a high pass forward to Les Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Les Cadamarteri advances inside the box! Les Cadamarteri muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.56
Ledley Mcgovern barges into Roberto Castro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.47
Harry Power kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.57
Nicky Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.03
Stan Galli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stan Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft shoots from just inside the box but Adolfo Gonzalez is on top of it.
38.04
Harry Power flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hendry who brings the ball under control. Colin Hendry rushes past Kevin Keane! Colin Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Norman Beckham is on top of it.
42.44
Kevin Keane knocks the ball forward to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro makes a probing pass to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic get the second half underway!
51.32
Roberto Castro plays the ball forward to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
59.32
Harry Power flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry makes a simple pass, allowing Uwe Eilts to run into the box. Uwe Eilts tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Norman Beckham.
60.09
Paul Stewart takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Wes Dyer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
60.09
Charlton Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Tim Minto replacing Carlton King, Patrick Bloomer replacing Roberto Castro and Terry Hughes replacing Simon Scowcroft .West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Ian Campbell replacing Uwe Eilts and Dave Southgate replacing Ledley Mcgovern .
69.15
Ian Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.14
Tim Minto boots it upfield. Wes Dyer plays a scrappy one-two with Eugenio Guerrero and advances towards the goal... Wes Dyer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.08
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Francisco Soler replacing Jose Camacho .
78.13
Nicky Lua-Lua brings the ball forward. Nicky Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.46
Charlton Athletic are in full control of this game.
85.50
Niccolo Shaw sees Stan Galli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer shoots from distance. Adolfo Gonzalez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
89.28
Eugenio Guerrero passes the ball forward to Les Cadamarteri. Les Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Gonzalez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Charlton Athletic are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
25%
42.5%
32.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Dyer of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Norman Beckham (GK)
7
2.Kevin Keane (DEF)
6
3.Niccolo Shaw (DEF)
6
4.Nicky Lua-Lua (DEF)
7
5.Carlton King (DEF)
6
6.Stan Galli (MID)
7
7.Eugenio Guerrero (MID)
8
8.Roberto Castro (MID)
8
9.Les Cadamarteri (MID)
6
10.Simon Scowcroft (ATT)
6
11.Wes Dyer (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Tim Minto (DEF)
6
13.Patrick Bloomer (MID)
6
14.Terry Hughes (ATT)
6

1.Adolfo Gonzalez (GK)
7
2.Jose Camacho (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Verges (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Molowny (DEF)
6
5.Pier G. Colombo (DEF)
6
6.Ledley Mcgovern (MID)yellow card
5
7.Harry Power (MID)
8
8.Paul Stewart (MID)
6
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)
7
10.Don Mckinlay (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Uwe Eilts (ATT)
7
 
12.Francisco Soler (DEF)
6
13.Dave Southgate (MID)
6
14.Ian Campbell (ATT)
6