Match Report


Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic     Bristol CityBristol City
Darron CookDarron Cook Alex Smith Alex Smith
Norman BeckhamN. Beckham69
G
1captain
G
66Aladino MaiuriA. Maiuri
Kevin KeaneK. Keane70
D
2
D
68Edmundo CarmonaE. Carmona
Niccolo ShawN. Shaw71
D
3
D
67Andre MarquesA. Marques
Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua70
D
4
D
54Carlton HibbsC. Hibbs
Alexei NaftiA. Nafti70
D
5
M
48Dale EdworthyD. Edworthy
Stan GalliS. Galli79
M
6
M
76Linus LindemannL. Lindemann
Eugenio GuerreroE. Guerrero79
M
captain7
M
53Paul MasonP. Mason
Roberto CastroR. Castro77
M
8
M
42Jon PriorJ. Prior
Les CadamarteriL. Cadamarteri72
M
9
A
63Juan TorresJ. Torres
Terry HughesT. Hughes70
A
10
A
67Graham SerrantG. Serrant
Wes DyerW. Dyer70
A
11
A
64George CoppingG. Copping
 
Carlton KingC. King67
D
12
A
56Marco BertottoM. Bertotto
Danny WardD. Ward69
M
13
M
58Michael NaylorM. Naylor
Simon ScowcroftS. Scowcroft69
A
14
D
50Dominic LawD. Law

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 7,360 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
9.07
Kevin Keane takes it forward alone. Kevin Keane threads a neat ball through to Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes plays a quick one-two with Wes Dyer and rushes in on goal... Terry Hughes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.34
Eugenio Guerrero plays the ball forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer rushes past Carlton Hibbs! Wes Dyer takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.55
Jon Prior flicks a high pass forward. Graham Serrant collects the pass. Graham Serrant finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.17
Jon Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres rushes past Niccolo Shaw! Juan Torres shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.42
Roberto Castro flicks a high pass forward. Terry Hughes controls it well on his chest. Terry Hughes deftly passes the ball to Roberto Castro, releasing him through on goal. Roberto Castro tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Aladino Maiuri with no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
30.24
Showing composure, Carlton Hibbs laces a weighted ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks the ball forward, putting Graham Serrant through on goal. Some silky footwork from Graham Serrant provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Roberto Castro.
33.28
Linus Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Torres. Juan Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.25
Niccolo Shaw flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro threads the ball through to Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.20
Niccolo Shaw flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Cadamarteri. These players appear to think like one. Les Cadamarteri makes a simple pass to Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Carmona.
38.28
Edmundo Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but George Copping is offside!
39.07
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Les Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Les Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward. Wes Dyer controls it well on his chest. Wes Dyer shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
44.06
Eugenio Guerrero makes a probing pass to Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City get the second half underway!
49.47
Alexei Nafti hacks Linus Lindemann from behind! Alexei Nafti is shown the yellow card! Linus Lindemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.55
Niccolo Shaw decides to run forward with the ball. Niccolo Shaw makes a beautiful solo run. Niccolo Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Dyer but he's offside!
55.30
Kevin Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero darts forward. Eugenio Guerrero plays a one-two with Terry Hughes and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Guerrero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Aladino Maiuri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.27
With a delightful solo run, Eugenio Guerrero stretches the opposition's defence. Eugenio Guerrero tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
60.40
Charlton Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Carlton King replacing Alexei Nafti, Danny Ward replacing Les Cadamarteri and Simon Scowcroft replacing Terry Hughes .Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing George Copping, Michael Naylor replacing Linus Lindemann and Dominic Law replacing Edmundo Carmona .
63.18
Eugenio Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer shoots from distance. Aladino Maiuri effortlessly gets down and covers it.
65.25
Nicky Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro flicks a high pass forward. Wes Dyer collects the pass. Wes Dyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Law.
69.14
Carlton Hibbs catches Simon Scowcroft on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Scowcroft runs off the knock.
75.37
Carlton King knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Wes Dyer controls it well on his chest. Wes Dyer knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.14
Danny Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Galli. Stan Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Aladino Maiuri with no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
85.19
Danny Ward flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Castro who brings the ball under control. Roberto Castro passes the ball forward to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.40
With vision, Carlton King plays the ball forward to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Charlton Athletic

Bristol City
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
27.1%
40%
32.9%

Scorers
Roberto Castro 22
Eugenio Guerrero 55, 79
Simon Scowcroft 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Guerrero of Charlton Athletic

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

1.Aladino Maiuri (GK)
6
2.Edmundo Carmona (DEF)
6
3.Andre Marques (DEF)
6
4.Carlton Hibbs (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Dale Edworthy (MID)
6
6.Linus Lindemann (MID)
6
7.Paul Mason (MID)
6
8.Jon Prior (MID)
6
9.Juan Torres (ATT)
7
10.Graham Serrant (ATT)
6
11.George Copping (ATT)
6
 
12.Marco Bertotto (ATT)
6
13.Michael Naylor (MID)
6
14.Dominic Law (DEF)
6