Match Report


Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Darren ByrneD. Byrne58
G
1
G
58Nicholas DeanN. Dean
Darren WalkerD. Walker58
D
2
D
59Ronald BlinkerR. Blinker
Norman Le TissierN. Le Tissier55
D
3captain
D
57Adam NewbyA. Newby
Andy FinneyA. Finney46
D
4
D
51Colin GreavesC. Greaves
Carlton SouthgateC. Southgate44
D
5
D
40Isaiah LawrenceI. Lawrence
Duarte LoureiroD. Loureiro58
M
6
M
66Niccolo LumsdonN. Lumsdon
Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez56
M
7
M
62Jose PoulardJ. Poulard
Eddie RiggottE. Riggott54
M
8
A
64Julian HendrieJ. Hendrie
Bill RiggottB. Riggott58
A
9
A
57Adriano BianconeA. Biancone
Joe GilchristJ. Gilchrist52
A
10
A
47Dean LoweD. Lowe
Alun McgrealA. Mcgreal52
A
captain11
A
42Phil HarleyP. Harley
 
Des AthertonD. Atherton54
M
12
M
58Florian SeifertF. Seifert
Paul WiltordP. Wiltord53
M
13
M
55Tim ShearerT. Shearer
Andre SemedoA. Semedo50
A
14
G
46Jermaine AdamsJ. Adams

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,841 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Hendrie.


0.00
Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.26
Ronald Blinker chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Lumsdon. Niccolo Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Adriano Biancone who takes it down. Adriano Biancone makes a simple pass, allowing Phil Harley to run into the box. Phil Harley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
6.22
Jose Poulard knocks the ball forward to Phil Harley. Phil Harley plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Hendrie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Phil Harley takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
10.28
Norman Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bill Riggott is offside!
12.22
With a delightful solo run, Duarte Loureiro stretches the opposition's defence. Duarte Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Bill Riggott scores for Charlton Athletic!!
20.37
Darren Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez threads a neat ball through to Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
21.11
Norman Le Tissier comes in with a late challenge on Adriano Biancone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adriano Biancone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.38
Without breaking stride, Eddie Riggott plays the ball forward to Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.37
Niccolo Lumsdon makes a beautiful solo run. Niccolo Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe directs the ball goalwards with his head. Darren Byrne didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.53
Norman Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Riggott. Eddie Riggott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddie Riggott whips in a cross ball towards Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
34.06
Norman Le Tissier takes a long throw-in. Darren Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal edges inside the box! Alun Mcgreal shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.15
Eugenio Martinez makes a simple pass to Joe Gilchrist. Joe Gilchrist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.27
Isaiah Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Lumsdon. Niccolo Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Phil Harley. Phil Harley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Walker.
44.53
Norman Le Tissier sees Eugenio Martinez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronald Blinker.
45.00
Jose Poulard comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Martinez. The referee warns Jose Poulard to calm down! Eugenio Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic kick off!
48.04
Adriano Biancone catches Norman Le Tissier on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Le Tissier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.14
Eugenio Martinez takes it forward alone. Eugenio Martinez cuts inside the box! Eugenio Martinez tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
53.36
Showing composure, Eugenio Martinez laces a through ball forward to Joe Gilchrist. Joe Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.44
Colin Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward. Adriano Biancone collects the pass. Adriano Biancone whips in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
59.10
Adam Newby chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Lumsdon. Niccolo Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Southgate.
60.19
Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Jermaine Adams replacing Dean Lowe .
61.24
Eugenio Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Eugenio Martinez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Joe Gilchrist through on goal. Joe Gilchrist muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Nicholas Dean effortlessly gets down and covers it.
65.36
Adam Newby hacks Bill Riggott from behind! The referee calls over Adam Newby and warns him to calm down! Bill Riggott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.09
Darren Walker pushes mid-way up the pitch. Darren Walker threads a neat ball through to Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal skips past Adam Newby! Alun Mcgreal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.01
Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Des Atherton replacing Bill Riggott and Paul Wiltord replacing Duarte Loureiro .
78.04
Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward to Adriano Biancone who brings the ball under control. Adriano Biancone whips in a cross ball towards Tim Shearer. With a superhuman jump, Tim Shearer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
79.15
Andy Finney comes in with a late challenge on Tim Shearer. The referee brings Andy Finney to one side and gives him a warning! Tim Shearer runs off the knock.
84.09
Ronald Blinker makes a simple pass to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard makes a simple pass to Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Harley. Andy Finney barges into Phil Harley. Phil Harley appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Charlton Athletic

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
28.7%
41.2%
30%

Scorers
Bill Riggott 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Martinez of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Darren Byrne (GK)
6
2.Darren Walker (DEF)
7
3.Norman Le Tissier (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Andy Finney (DEF)
6
5.Carlton Southgate (DEF)
6
6.Duarte Loureiro (MID)
8
7.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
9
8.Eddie Riggott (MID)
8
9.Bill Riggott (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Joe Gilchrist (ATT)
6
11.Alun Mcgreal (ATT)
7
 
12.Des Atherton (MID)
6
13.Paul Wiltord (MID)
6
14.Andre Semedo (ATT)
0

1.Nicholas Dean (GK)
6
2.Ronald Blinker (DEF)
6
3.Adam Newby (DEF)
6
4.Colin Greaves (DEF)
6
5.Isaiah Lawrence (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Lumsdon (MID)
7
7.Jose Poulard (MID)
7
8.Julian Hendrie (ATT)
6
9.Adriano Biancone (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Dean Lowe (ATT)
6
11.Phil Harley (ATT)
6
 
12.Florian Seifert (MID)
6
13.Tim Shearer (MID)
6
14.Jermaine Adams (GK)
6