Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,563 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Charlton Athletic kick off!
2.59
0-0Billy Le Tissier makes a simple pass to Craig Richards. Craig Richards tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.25
0-0Ronnie Youds threads the ball through to Craig Richards. Craig Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roel Dassen.
9.07
George Cort passes the ball forward to Syd Hurst. Syd Hurst whips in a cross ball towards James Atherton. James Atherton flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.43
1-0Sol Serrant advances with the ball. Sol Serrant flicks the ball to his team mate, James Atherton. James Atherton shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Emile Green has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.33
Damien Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Thompson. Simon Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, James Atherton. James Atherton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Kasper.
20.10
1-0Syd Hurst hacks Darius Rowett from behind! Syd Hurst is given a warning by the referee! Darius Rowett runs off the knock.
22.07
1-0Oleg Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mowbray. Richard Mowbray goes all the way! Richard Mowbray shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.57
George Cort knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Hurst. Syd Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Plowright. Duncan Plowright tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.08
Ronnie Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Mowbray. Richard Mowbray shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
38.23
Ronnie Youds threads the ball through to Richard Mowbray. Richard Mowbray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
42.23
Simon Thompson knocks the ball forward to Duncan Plowright. Duncan Plowright tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Alberto Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Mann. Oleg Mann kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Richards. Craig Richards tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
47.36
Ronnie Youds catches George Cort on the ankles. The referee calls over Ronnie Youds and warns him to calm down! George Cort runs off the knock.
60.07
Simon Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Plowright. Duncan Plowright goes all the way! Duncan Plowright rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Emile Green easily smothers it!
65.36
Ronnie Youds surges forward with the ball. Ronnie Youds shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
72.30
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.48
Oleg Mann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Mowbray. Richard Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.36
Ronnie Youds makes a beautiful solo run. Ronnie Youds shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
78.38
2-0Syd Lawrence threads the ball through to James Atherton. James Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Hurst but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.20
Oleg Mann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Mowbray. Richard Mowbray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Darren Mortensen manages to keep it out.
81.19
Carl Davies knocks the ball forward to Craig Richards. Craig Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mowbray. Richard Mowbray tries a spectacular strike but Darren Mortensen is on top of it.
85.36
Ronnie Youds flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mowbray. Richard Mowbray tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
29.9%
50.7%
19.4%
Scorers