Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Charlton Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colchester United 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 Gary Benali.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colchester United 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 Gary Benali.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Charlton Athletic kicking off!
3.54
0-0Julian Galadames comes in with a late challenge on Norman Le Tissier. Julian Galadames is warned by the referee! Norman Le Tissier runs off the knock.
9.19
0-0Brian Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Julian Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Galadames controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.21
0-0Steve Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Martinez. The referee calls over Steve Lawrence and shows him a yellow card! Eugenio Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.42
Paul Huckerby barges into Duarte Loureiro. The referee calls over Paul Huckerby and shows him a yellow card! Duarte Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.28
0-0Steve Lawrence plays the ball forward to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames passes the ball forward but Edgar Quaresma is offside!
30.03
Andy Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Bill Riggott who brings the ball under control. Bill Riggott knocks the ball forward to Alun Mcgreal but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.22
With some swift thinking, Steve Lawrence plays the ball forward to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.21
1-0Brian Stewart brings the ball forward. Brian Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Charlton Athletic players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Colchester United kick off!
57.50
Eddie Riggott catches Steve Lawrence on the ankles. The referee brings Eddie Riggott to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Lawrence runs off the knock.
60.52
1-0Andy Finney makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Finney hits a low pass to Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.28
1-0Torsten Lorenz barges into Bill Riggott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Riggott grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.26
Rafael Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence passes the ball forward to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell cuts inside the box! Dion Thirlwell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.28
Eddie Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.22
2-0Steve Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma connects with a diving header but Darren Byrne reads it well. Fabulous stop!
77.14
2-0Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Kemal Benali replacing Ronnie Roberts and Anthony Keegan replacing Luke Guppy .Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Des Atherton replacing Bill Riggott and Paul Wiltord replacing Duarte Loureiro .
85.46
Darren Walker punts the ball hopefully upfield. Alun Mcgreal shoots from 20 yards. Carl Dichio gets down and covers it.
87.07
Brian Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Dion Thirlwell controls it well on his chest. Dion Thirlwell shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
26.2%
44.6%
29.2%
Scorers
| Dion Thirlwell 44, 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dion Thirlwell of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Dichio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Bento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Lorenz (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Luke Guppy (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Lawrence (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Brian Stewart (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Huckerby (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Dion Thirlwell (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Julian Galadames (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Edgar Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wes Youds (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kemal Benali (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Keegan (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Darren Byrne (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Norman Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Finney (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carlton Southgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duarte Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eddie Riggott (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bill Riggott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joe Gilchrist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alun Mcgreal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Des Atherton (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paul Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Andre Semedo (ATT) | 0 | |