Match Report


Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic     Swansea CitySwansea City
Darron CookDarron Cook Nicholas Macleod Nicholas Macleod
Norman BeckhamN. Beckham69
G
1
G
65Mervin SharpeM. Sharpe
Kevin KeaneK. Keane70
D
2
D
67Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley
Tim MintoT. Minto67
D
3
D
65Robbie HackworthR. Hackworth
Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua70
D
4
D
65Les WrightL. Wright
Carlton KingC. King67
D
5
D
63David FergusonD. Ferguson
Stan GalliS. Galli79
M
6
M
66Thierry FowlerT. Fowler
Eugenio GuerreroE. Guerrero79
M
captain7
M
63Richard PowerR. Power
Roberto CastroR. Castro77
M
8captain
M
63Graeme OwenG. Owen
Patrick BloomerP. Bloomer72
M
9
A
66John ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Wes DyerW. Dyer70
A
10
A
66Dennis BlakeD. Blake
Simon ScowcroftS. Scowcroft69
A
11
A
65Marcus VickersM. Vickers
 
Niccolo ShawN. Shaw71
D
12
A
63Trevor TerryT. Terry
Gavin GreeningG. Greening66
M
13
D
61Jason NewbyJ. Newby
Terry HughesT. Hughes70
A
14
A
60Craig StandingC. Standing

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 9,437 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off the first half!
2.06
Thierry Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, John Chadwick. John Chadwick plays a one-two with Graeme Owen and advances towards the goal... John Chadwick shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Norman Beckham manages to keep it out.
4.09
Robbie Hackworth chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler darts forward. Thierry Fowler whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.30
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Keane who brings the ball under control. Kevin Keane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Hackworth.
16.27
Patrick Bloomer flicks a high pass forward to Wes Dyer who brings the ball under control. Wes Dyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.29
Graeme Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Norman Beckham. Excellent save.
21.57
Carlton King flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scowcroft controls it well on his chest. Simon Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance. Mervin Sharpe gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
22.47
Graeme Owen sees Dennis Blake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Blake whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen powers a header at goal. Norman Beckham didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.25
With a delightful solo run, Wes Dyer stretches the opposition's defence. Wes Dyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Sharpe who gathers it comfortably.
27.16
Eugenio Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Mervin Sharpe as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.12
It's a corner kick. Roberto Castro loops the ball over to the far post. Dennis Blake gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
33.27
Patrick Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer plays a one-two with Simon Scowcroft and advances towards the goal... Wes Dyer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. What a cracker!! Mervin Sharpe had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
39.11
Without breaking stride, Roberto Castro plays the ball forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Castro but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Swansea City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Swansea City start the second half!
47.44
Graeme Owen threads a neat ball through to Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Norman Beckham!
53.28
David Ferguson makes a probing pass to John Chadwick. John Chadwick skips past Nicky Lua-Lua! John Chadwick cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Chadwick!
59.40
Robbie Hackworth hacks Wes Dyer from behind! Robbie Hackworth is given a warning by the referee! Wes Dyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.52
Charlton Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Niccolo Shaw replacing Carlton King, Gavin Greening replacing Roberto Castro and Terry Hughes replacing Wes Dyer .
75.42
Eugenio Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Greening. With a delightful solo run, Gavin Greening stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Greening cuts inside the box! Gavin Greening comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.21
With great vision, Eugenio Guerrero plays the ball forward to Gavin Greening. Gavin Greening shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.04
Thierry Fowler clumsily knocks into Patrick Bloomer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Bloomer runs off the knock.
79.13
John Chadwick changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Chadwick shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Norman Beckham!
81.30
Eugenio Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Mervin Sharpe.
82.43
Stan Galli takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. John Chadwick reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
85.29
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Terry Hughes who takes it down. Terry Hughes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Hackworth.
87.10
Graeme Owen makes a simple pass to Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Norman Beckham manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Thierry Fowler advances with the ball. Thierry Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Lua-Lua.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Charlton Athletic

Swansea City
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
25.6%
50%
24.4%

Scorers
Wes Dyer 33
Dennis Blake 4
John Chadwick 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Chadwick of Swansea City

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

1.Mervin Sharpe (GK)
7
2.Jason Priestley (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Hackworth (DEF)
6
4.Les Wright (DEF)
6
5.David Ferguson (DEF)
7
6.Thierry Fowler (MID)yellow card
7
7.Richard Power (MID)
6
8.Graeme Owen (MID)
7
9.John Chadwick (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Dennis Blake (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Marcus Vickers (ATT)
6
 
12.Trevor Terry (ATT)
0
13.Jason Newby (DEF)
0
14.Craig Standing (ATT)
0