Match Report
| Charlton Athletic | Charlton Athletic |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Darren Mortensen | D. Mortensen |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Dennis Shaw | D. Shaw | |||||||||
| Matt Luzhny | M. Luzhny | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Simon Boateng | S. Boateng | |||||||||
| Roel Dassen | R. Dassen |  | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Steven Montague | S. Montague | |||||||||
| Sol Serrant | S. Serrant | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 |  | Philippe Louiron | P. Louiron | |||||||||
| Martin Sherwood | M. Sherwood | | 46 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Marc Best | M. Best | |||||||||
| Syd Lawrence | S. Lawrence | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 |  | Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| George Cort | G. Cort | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Kemal Smith | K. Smith | |||||||||
| Simon Thompson | S. Thompson | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Matt Perry | M. Perry | |||||||||
| Duncan Plowright | D. Plowright | | 46 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Darius Shearer | D. Shearer | |||||||||
| Syd Hurst | S. Hurst | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Oleg Draper | O. Draper | |||||||||
| James Atherton | J. Atherton | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Simon Craddock | S. Craddock | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,644 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Charlton Athletic start the match!
3.38
0-0Kemal Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Craddock. Simon Craddock shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.05
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
8.52
Sol Serrant makes a probing pass to Syd Lawrence. Syd Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Hurst. Syd Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Plowright. Duncan Plowright directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.55
0-0Simon Thompson sees space and advances. Simon Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards James Atherton. James Atherton heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.24
0-0Martin Sherwood clumsily knocks into Simon Craddock. The referee calls over Martin Sherwood and shows him a yellow card! Simon Craddock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.51
0-0Philippe Louiron passes the ball forward to Kemal Smith. Kemal Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Draper. Oleg Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.37
Syd Lawrence passes the ball forward to Syd Hurst. Syd Hurst plays a perfect one-two with James Atherton and rushes in on goal... Syd Hurst makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Dennis Shaw manages to keep it out.
26.10
George Cort makes a probing pass to Duncan Plowright. Duncan Plowright goes all the way! Duncan Plowright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.09
Simon Thompson threads the ball through to James Atherton. James Atherton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Boateng.
40.33
Steven Montague knocks the ball forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Draper. Oleg Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.59
George Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Plowright. Duncan Plowright shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Oxford United start the second half!
47.52
George Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Hurst. Syd Hurst shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Dennis Shaw!
48.47
0-0Syd Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Duncan Plowright. Duncan Plowright threads the ball through to James Atherton but he's offside!
49.33
Matt Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Draper. Oleg Draper tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
53.31
Gary Mccall advances with the ball. Gary Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Serrant.
59.57
George Cort brings the ball forward. George Cort knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philippe Louiron.
60.36
Martin Sherwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Lawrence. Syd Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Atherton. James Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Syd Hurst. Syd Hurst powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
61.11
Simon Boateng threads the ball through to Matt Perry. Matt Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Craddock. Simon Craddock tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.45
George Cort decides to run forward with the ball. George Cort plays a perfect one-two with James Atherton and rushes in on goal... George Cort shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.17
1-0Simon Thompson sees a break and surges forward. Simon Thompson plays a perfect one-two with James Atherton and rushes in on goal... Simon Thompson tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Thompson!
75.29
Roel Dassen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Lawrence. Syd Lawrence threads the ball through to Syd Hurst. Syd Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
25%
46.2%
28.7%
Scorers