Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 10,947 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emile King.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emile King.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Millwall get the match underway!
3.41
1-0Julian Howey flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Harley. Andy Harley plays a one-two with Ronnie Gallagher and rushes in on goal... Andy Harley tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.42
1-0Dion Owen takes it forward alone. Dion Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regis Jurion.
9.18
1-0Dean Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Andy Harley. Andy Harley whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Andres Reyes happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.06
1-0With a delightful solo run, Dean Thatcher stretches the opposition's defence. Dean Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Edwin Moussa. Excellent save.
16.56
Andres Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes rushes past Eirik Soltvedt! Some good footwork from Diogo Nunes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.51
1-1Rainer Hanke catches Peter Newby on the ankles. The referee calls over Rainer Hanke and shows him a yellow card! Peter Newby stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.14
Mick Vassell makes a probing pass to Andy Harley. Andy Harley shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.31
Rainer Hanke takes it forward alone. Seeing a gap ahead, Rainer Hanke laces a through ball forward to David Adams. David Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Edwin Moussa!
33.40
Jeremías Guly makes a simple pass to Peter Newby. Peter Newby makes a probing pass between the defence to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.16
Andy Harley flicks a high ball forward to David Adams who takes it down. David Adams finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.57
Eirik Soltvedt laces a through ball forward to Rainer Hanke. Rainer Hanke flicks a high pass forward to Dean Thatcher who brings the ball under control. Dean Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance. Edwin Moussa easily gets down and covers it.
42.52
1-2Rainer Hanke kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell rushes past Nuno Barbosa! Mick Vassell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Charlton Athletic start the second half!
47.37
Dion Owen flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Gallagher collects the pass. Ronnie Gallagher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.51
Andy Harley knocks the ball to his team mate, David Adams. David Adams shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Edwin Moussa. Excellent save.
51.36
1-2Millwall are keeping most of the possession.
53.22
Nuno Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremías Guly. Jeremías Guly flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Newby. Peter Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Regis Jurion. Regis Jurion gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
60.51
1-2Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Fredrik Scholes replacing Julian Howey and Colin James replacing Andy Harley .
65.58
Rainer Hanke flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Van Gobbel controls it well on his chest. Daniel Van Gobbel knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin James. Colin James plays a one-two with Ronnie Gallagher and rushes in on goal... Colin James strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Colin James scores for Millwall!!
69.50
Andres Reyes knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Rankin. Niccolo Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.45
Fredrik Scholes threads a neat ball through to David Adams. David Adams plays a quick one-two with Mick Vassell and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Adams provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.27
Millwall have made a substitution with Simo Simonpoika replacing Daniel Van Gobbel .Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Francois Benon replacing Jeremías Guly and Magnus Johansson replacing Peter Newby .
79.38
Fredrik Scholes threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Colin James. Colin James directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Edwin Moussa!
81.08
Ronald Overmars sees a break and surges forward. Ronald Overmars surges forward with the ball. Ronald Overmars lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Benon. Francois Benon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dan Sørensen with no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
84.23
Dean Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Gallagher who takes it down. Ronnie Gallagher shoots from long range but Edwin Moussa is on top of it.
87.22
Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high ball forward to Mick Vassell who takes it down. Mick Vassell laces a through ball forward to Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Edwin Moussa. What a save!
90.00
Fredrik Scholes barges into Ronald Overmars. Fredrik Scholes is shown the yellow card! Ronald Overmars stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
14
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.2%
32.8%
Play Area
18.8%
46.9%
34.4%
Scorers
| Andy Harley 3 Colin James 66 David Adams 71 | Diogo Nunes 17, 33 Francois Benon 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Nunes of Charlton Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dan Sørensen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eirik Soltvedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rainer Hanke (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Julian Howey (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mick Vassell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dean Thatcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dion Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Harley (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ronnie Gallagher (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Adams (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Simo Simonpoika (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Scholes (MID) | | 5 |
| 14. | Colin James (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Edwin Moussa (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Josue Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johan Ingesson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ronald Overmars (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nuno Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Regis Jurion (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andres Reyes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jeremías Guly (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diogo Nunes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Niccolo Rankin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francois Benon (MID) | | 7 |
| 13. | Emmanuel Lawal (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Magnus Johansson (ATT) | 6 | |