Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Leyton Orient in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Smith.


0.00
Leyton Orient start the match!
2.27
Andy Finney threads a neat ball through to Eddie Riggott. Eddie Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Bill Riggott collects the pass. Bill Riggott edges inside the box! Bill Riggott shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.55
Andy Finney makes a probing pass to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez advances with the ball. Eugenio Martinez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.35
Eugenio Martinez sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.34
Duarte Loureiro makes a beautiful solo run. Duarte Loureiro makes a great pass forward. Bill Riggott runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.07
Mike Lockley clumsily knocks into Andy Finney. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Finney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.51
Eddie Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.48
Eddie Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Bill Riggott controls it well on his chest. Bill Riggott plays a scrappy one-two with Alun Mcgreal and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Bill Riggott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Lorenzo Quaglia manages to keep it out.
21.01
Eugenio Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott threads the ball through to Joe Gilchrist but he's offside!
24.05
Joe Gilchrist catches Markus Richter on the ankles. Joe Gilchrist is shown the yellow card! Markus Richter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.07
Eddie Riggott catches Lee Cutler on the ankles. The referee brings Eddie Riggott to one side and gives him a warning! Lee Cutler stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.00
Elvis Sottil catches Alun Mcgreal on the ankles. The referee calls over Elvis Sottil and warns him to calm down! Alun Mcgreal runs off the knock.
33.02
Duarte Loureiro catches Kai Röhlig on the ankles. The referee calls over Duarte Loureiro and shows him a yellow card! Kai Röhlig gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.55
Mike Lockley hacks Carlton Southgate from behind! The referee warns Mike Lockley to calm down! Carlton Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.51
Andy Finney flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Gilchrist. Joe Gilchrist plays a one-two with Alun Mcgreal and advances towards the goal... Joe Gilchrist side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Martin Dichio steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
40.48
Duarte Loureiro sees space and advances. Duarte Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Leyton Orient also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leyton Orient players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off the second half!
48.35
Eddie Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
49.25
Simon Stone pushes mid-way up the pitch. Simon Stone chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Lockley. Mike Lockley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Southgate.
60.01
Leyton Orient have made 2 substitutions with Graeme Forbes replacing Kai Röhlig and Frank Jeffers replacing Mike Lockley .
67.03
Eugenio Martinez threads the ball through to Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elvis Sottil.
69.39
Norman Le Tissier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Riggott. Eddie Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Bill Riggott controls it well on his chest. Bill Riggott tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
77.32
Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Des Atherton replacing Bill Riggott and Paul Wiltord replacing Duarte Loureiro .
79.57
Andy Finney flicks a high ball forward to Paul Wiltord who takes it down. Paul Wiltord plays the ball forward to Des Atherton. Des Atherton plays a one-two with Joe Gilchrist and rushes in on goal... Des Atherton shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
83.21
Andy Finney receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlton Southgate. Andy Finney runs forward with the ball. Andy Finney knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Gilchrist. Joe Gilchrist skips past Martin Dichio! Some superb footwork from Joe Gilchrist provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.41
Mathias Alexandersson makes a probing pass to Frank Jeffers. Frank Jeffers shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Eugenio Martinez plays the ball forward to Des Atherton. Des Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Gilchrist. Martin Dichio comes in with a late challenge on Joe Gilchrist. Joe Gilchrist appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.2%
26.8%
Play Area
19.5%
43.9%
36.6%
 

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

1.Lorenzo Quaglia (GK)
7
2.Elvis Sottil (DEF)
6
3.Markus Richter (DEF)
6
4.Martin Dichio (DEF)
6
5.Simon Stone (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Craddock (MID)
6
7.Lee Cutler (ATT)
6
8.Samir Breyer (ATT)
6
9.Mathias Alexandersson (ATT)
6
10.Kai Röhlig (ATT)
6
11.Mike Lockley (ATT)yellow card
4
 
12.Tiziano Mazzei (DEF)
0
13.Graeme Forbes (DEF)
6
14.Frank Jeffers (MID)
6