Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 8,362 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Charlton Athletic and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Charlton Athletic and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
0.00
0-0Charlton Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.22
0-0Vincenzo Freund flicks a high pass forward. Magnus Johansson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Magnus Johansson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.07
0-0Francois Benon sees Magnus Johansson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Magnus Johansson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
10.25
0-0Edward Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Gerrard. Adrian Gerrard flicks the ball to his team mate, Regis Jurion. Regis Jurion tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Charlton Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.11
Francois Benon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Newby. Peter Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jermaine Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
20.23
Edward Clarke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regis Jurion. Without breaking stride, Regis Jurion plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Freund. Vincenzo Freund shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
22.30
1-0Joe Smithe threads a neat ball through to Magnus Johansson. Magnus Johansson knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Newby. Peter Newby plays a one-two with Regis Jurion and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Peter Newby provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.09
Josue Campos makes a probing pass to Adrian Gerrard. Adrian Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Rankin. Niccolo Rankin knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Newby. Peter Newby directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.15
1-0Alexander Bolton catches Adrian Gerrard on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexander Bolton and shows him a yellow card! Adrian Gerrard gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.45
1-0Albert Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Joe Smithe. The referee calls over Albert Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Joe Smithe runs off the knock.
44.54
Josue Campos plays the ball forward to Francois Benon. Francois Benon makes a simple pass to Peter Newby. Peter Newby tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jermaine Simonsen.
45.00
1-0Corner kick to Charlton Athletic. Regis Jurion plays it short to Peter Newby. Peter Newby deftly flicks the ball on. Marc Beck chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Huddersfield Town have changed their lineup with David Rodgers replacing Nico Arndt.
45.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town kick off!
47.05
Vincenzo Freund hits a low pass to Peter Newby. Peter Newby edges inside the box! Peter Newby takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Jermaine Simonsen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.15
Vincenzo Freund threads a neat ball through to Francois Benon. Francois Benon shoots from 25 yards but Jermaine Simonsen reads it well. Quality keeping!
57.43
2-0Albert Lopez hacks Josue Campos from behind! The referee brings Albert Lopez to one side and gives him a warning! Josue Campos runs off the knock.
59.02
2-0Bert Van Galen knocks the ball forward to Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton threads the ball through into the box. Josue Campos comes in with a late challenge on Albert Lopez. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
59.02
The referee points to the spot..
60.56
Ivar Vierklau takes a stuttering run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
60.56
2-0Huddersfield Town have made a substitution with Jan Schröder replacing Stephen Marr .
63.48
Adrian Gerrard chips the ball to his team mate, Francois Benon. Showing composure, Francois Benon plays the ball forward to Niccolo Rankin. Niccolo Rankin shoots from outside the area. Jermaine Simonsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
65.36
Adrian Gerrard flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Freund who takes it down. Vincenzo Freund chips the ball to his team mate, Francois Benon. Francois Benon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.33
With great vision, Francois Benon plays the ball forward to Regis Jurion. Regis Jurion shoots from 25 yards. Jermaine Simonsen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.30
Francois Benon makes an attacking run forward. Francois Benon plays a scrappy one-two with Regis Jurion and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Francois Benon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Jermaine Simonsen. What a great pair of hands!
73.39
David Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Bert Van Galen. Bert Van Galen passes the ball forward to Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.28
Charlton Athletic have made a substitution with Guilherme Rego replacing Joe Smithe .
79.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Ivar Vierklau laces a through ball forward to Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Edwin Moussa didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
87.28
Peter Newby barges into Lomano Dryden. The referee calls over Peter Newby and warns him to calm down! Lomano Dryden grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.17
Francois Benon hits a low pass to Magnus Johansson. Magnus Johansson tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.8%
36.2%
Play Area
24.6%
39.1%
36.2%
Scorers
| Peter Newby 22, 47 Regis Jurion 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Newby of Charlton Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edwin Moussa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joe Smithe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Josue Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adrian Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edward Clarke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francois Benon (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Regis Jurion (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Vincenzo Freund (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Magnus Johansson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Rankin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Newby (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Guilherme Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Graham Hulme (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Chadwick (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jermaine Simonsen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nwankwo Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Dryden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Beck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nico Arndt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bert Van Galen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ivar Vierklau (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albert Lopez (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Alexander Bolton (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | David Rodgers (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jonathan Newton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |