Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,794 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.43
0-0Paul Scales barges into Vincenzo Freund. Paul Scales is given a warning by the referee! Vincenzo Freund hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.20
1-0Regis Jurion kicks a strong pass forward to Magnus Johansson. Magnus Johansson plays a scrappy one-two with Niccolo Rankin and advances towards the goal... Magnus Johansson tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Paulo Martins had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
8.29
Vincenzo Freund threads the ball through to Peter Newby. Peter Newby skips past Nicholas Gascoigne! Peter Newby comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.17
2-0Ledley Ince makes a probing pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Edwin Moussa. Excellent save.
14.31
Maryn Pedemas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Edwin Moussa smothers it!
15.48
Jeroen Dijkhuizen sees Scott Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Liddell shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Edwin Moussa!
21.43
Joe Smithe comes in with a late challenge on Jeroen Dijkhuizen. The referee warns Joe Smithe to calm down! Jeroen Dijkhuizen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.58
Without breaking stride, Maryn Pedemas plays the ball forward to Jeroen Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Dijkhuizen passes the ball forward to Jermaine Richards. Some world-class footwork from Jermaine Richards provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
34.32
Graham Hulme hacks Eddie Gordon from behind! The referee warns Graham Hulme to calm down! Eddie Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.06
2-0Regis Jurion sees Niccolo Rankin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Rankin puts a great ball through. Graham Hulme runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.29
Magnus Johansson barges into Nicholas Gascoigne. The referee calls over Magnus Johansson and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Gascoigne runs off the knock.
48.45
2-0Graham Hulme makes a probing pass to Magnus Johansson. Magnus Johansson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
49.44
Ralph Ball sees Paul Scales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Scales makes a probing pass to Ledley Ince but he's offside!
51.58
2-0Adrian Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Graham Hulme. Graham Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.49
Ralph Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell runs straight at the defence! Scott Liddell tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.23
Maryn Pedemas changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Maryn Pedemas plays a scrappy one-two with Jermaine Richards and stumbles forward towards the goal... Maryn Pedemas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.23
2-1Charlton Athletic have made a substitution with Francois Benon replacing Vincenzo Freund .
67.57
Eddie Gordon flicks a high ball forward to Scott Liddell who takes it down. Scott Liddell advances inside the box! Scott Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Edwin Moussa is on top of it.
69.50
2-1Maryn Pedemas flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Ball collects the pass. Ralph Ball plays a one-two with Ledley Ince and rushes in on goal... Ralph Ball shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Josue Campos's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
70.26
2-1It's a corner kick which Ralph Ball takes quickly, playing the ball short to Maryn Pedemas. Maryn Pedemas deftly flicks the ball on. Edwin Moussa scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
75.04
Eddie Gordon flicks a high ball forward to Jeroen Dijkhuizen who takes it down. Jeroen Dijkhuizen kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Scales. Paul Scales runs straight at the defence! Paul Scales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Edwin Moussa with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
77.04
Charlton Athletic have made a substitution with Guilherme Rego replacing Joe Smithe .
78.49
Jeroen Dijkhuizen flicks a high pass forward. Maryn Pedemas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maryn Pedemas lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Dijkhuizen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
84.45
Edward Clarke knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Rankin. Niccolo Rankin sees space and advances. Niccolo Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Newby but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.27
With a delightful solo run, Scott Liddell stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.27
Francois Benon passes the ball forward to Magnus Johansson. Magnus Johansson advances inside the box! Magnus Johansson rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.36
Guilherme Rego takes it forward alone. Guilherme Rego knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Rankin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Ralph Ball threads a neat ball through to Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
28.3%
50%
21.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maryn Pedemas of Stoke City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edwin Moussa (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Joe Smithe (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Josue Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adrian Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edward Clarke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Hulme (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Regis Jurion (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Vincenzo Freund (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Magnus Johansson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Niccolo Rankin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Peter Newby (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Guilherme Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Francois Benon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Chadwick (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paulo Martins (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicholas Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Power (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Scales (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Maryn Pedemas (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Jeroen Dijkhuizen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ralph Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Liddell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jermaine Richards (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ledley Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carl Coppinger (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Froggatt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niccolo Swift (ATT) | 0 | |