Match Report


Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic     Stoke CityStoke City
Darron CookDarron Cook Jamie Downing Jamie Downing
Norman BeckhamN. Beckham69
G
1
G
75Eduardo SerranoE. Serrano
Niccolo ShawN. Shaw71
D
2
D
67Arthur StuartA. Stuart
Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua70
D
3
D
71Vasco SemedoV. Semedo
Alexei NaftiA. Nafti70
D
4
D
73Jannes KoningJ. Koning
Kevin KeaneK. Keane70
D
5
M
80Niccolo GrondinN. Grondin
Stan GalliS. Galli79
M
6
M
74Kevin MortonK. Morton
Eugenio GuerreroE. Guerrero79
M
captain7
M
83Graham KingG. King
Roberto CastroR. Castro77
M
8
M
80Daniel TeixeiraD. Teixeira
Patrick BloomerP. Bloomer72
M
9
A
74Norman JohnsonN. Johnson
Terry HughesT. Hughes70
A
10captain
A
74Claudio GarciaC. Garcia
Wes DyerW. Dyer70
A
11
A
70Fernando FuentesF. Fuentes
 
Carlton KingC. King67
D
12
G
38Darren RipleyD. Ripley
Les CadamarteriL. Cadamarteri72
M
13
D
69Tonino TomeiT. Tomei
Simon ScowcroftS. Scowcroft69
A
14
M
68Djezon MalbranqueD. Malbranque

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 8,818 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City get the match underway!
2.22
Eugenio Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.09
Vasco Semedo passes the ball forward to Graham King. Graham King kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
20.50
Kevin Keane passes the ball forward to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes threads a neat ball through to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Arthur Stuart's outstretched leg.
24.49
With vision, Jannes Koning plays the ball forward to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Teixeira. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Teixeira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Norman Beckham. What a great pair of hands!
27.57
Jannes Koning comes in with a late challenge on Wes Dyer. Jannes Koning is warned by the referee! Wes Dyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.28
Niccolo Shaw comes in with a late challenge on Graham King. The referee brings Niccolo Shaw to one side and gives him a warning! Graham King runs off the knock.
34.15
Roberto Castro 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 Jannes Koning.
39.54
Arthur Stuart threads a neat ball through to Daniel Teixeira. Daniel Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Norman Beckham effortlessly smothers it!
40.50
Vasco Semedo sees Graham King in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham King kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Lua-Lua.
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. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Darren Ripley replacing Kevin Morton and Tonino Tomei replacing Graham King. The Charlton Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
49.29
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Bloomer. Patrick Bloomer advances with the ball. Patrick Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Eduardo Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.09
Darren Ripley plays the ball forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia makes a pass forward but Fernando Fuentes makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
60.57
Charlton Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Carlton King replacing Kevin Keane, Les Cadamarteri replacing Patrick Bloomer and Simon Scowcroft replacing Terry Hughes .
61.59
Niccolo Shaw chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Wes Dyer collects the pass. Wes Dyer shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.15
Alexei Nafti kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Galli. Stan Galli flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scowcroft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Scowcroft cuts inside the box! Simon Scowcroft makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Scowcroft!
66.02
Eugenio Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jannes Koning.
72.23
Jannes Koning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Stuart. Arthur Stuart threads a neat ball through to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
73.40
Alexei Nafti flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer threads the ball through to Simon Scowcroft but he's offside!
75.20
Stan Galli threads the ball through to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance. Eduardo Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
78.39
Daniel Teixeira makes a simple pass to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson hits a low pass to Claudio Garcia. Some silky footwork from Claudio Garcia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Norman Beckham gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.33
With imagination, Les Cadamarteri picks a pass forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer advances inside the box! Wes Dyer rockets a shot on goal but somehow Eduardo Serrano manages to keep it out.
87.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Charlton Athletic

Stoke City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
20.5%
43.8%
35.6%

Scorers
Simon Scowcroft 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Scowcroft of Charlton Athletic

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

1.Eduardo Serrano (GK)
8
2.Arthur Stuart (DEF)
7
3.Vasco Semedo (DEF)
6
4.Jannes Koning (DEF)
6
5.Niccolo Grondin (MID)
6
6.Kevin Morton (MID)
6
7.Graham King (MID)
6
8.Daniel Teixeira (MID)
7
9.Norman Johnson (ATT)
6
10.Claudio Garcia (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
6
 
12.Darren Ripley (GK)
6
13.Tonino Tomei (DEF)
6
14.Djezon Malbranque (MID)
0