Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 17,094 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Thatcher.


0.00
Liverpool kick off!
4.03
Victor Kiko threads the ball through to Dean Salmon. Dean Salmon shoots from distance. Solid save from Facundo Negron. What a great pair of hands!
6.26
Aaron Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan makes a simple pass to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
8.16
Aaron Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Mike. Wayne Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adriano Tacchi.
9.55
Dion Roberts threads a neat ball through to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Mendonca controls it well on his chest. Stanley Mendonca shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.57
Richard Milligan hacks Victor Kiko from behind! Richard Milligan is given a warning by the referee! Victor Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.18
Richard Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Lars Lindner!
14.14
Wayne Mike passes the ball forward to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Muzzy Izzet.
15.35
Without breaking stride, Carl Dyer plays the ball forward to Daniel Salazar. Daniel Salazar kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Salmon. Dean Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dion Roberts.
16.04
Nicky Wise sees Henry Edghill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Lars Lindner.
21.16
Victor Kiko hacks Richard Milligan from behind! Victor Kiko is warned by the referee! Richard Milligan stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.11
Richard Milligan makes a simple pass to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reaction save from Lars Lindner!
26.07
Richard Milligan threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
30.25
Daniel Salazar changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Salazar knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Salmon. Dean Salmon flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.43
Dion Roberts clumsily knocks into Dean Salmon. The referee brings Dion Roberts to one side and gives him a warning! Dean Salmon runs off the knock.
33.53
Daniel Salazar threads a neat ball through to Robert Edworthy. Robert Edworthy shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.02
Wayne Mike advances with the ball. Wayne Mike makes a probing pass between the defence to Duncan Hapgood. Adriano Tacchi clumsily knocks into Duncan Hapgood. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
38.59
Eugenio Andres sees Robert Edworthy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Edworthy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
39.20
Adriano Tacchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Salazar. Daniel Salazar flicks a high pass forward. Dean Salmon collects the pass. Dean Salmon plays a scrappy one-two with Tomˆs Pahlplatz and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Dean Salmon provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
51.43
Claus Hakansson makes a strong solo run forward. Claus Hakansson hits a low pass to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.25
Dion Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Mike. Wayne Mike threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.53
Wayne Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.12
Dion Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Mike. Wayne Mike flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hapgood collects the pass. Duncan Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Lars Lindner manages to keep it out.
69.44
Victor Kiko barges into Richard Milligan. Victor Kiko is given another warning by the referee! Richard Milligan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.43
Victor Kiko surges forward with the ball. Victor Kiko tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Facundo Negron manages to gather it comfortably.
73.06
Richard Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Mendonca controls it well on his chest. Stanley Mendonca runs straight at the defence! Stanley Mendonca muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
78.41
Andy Britton chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
79.01
Victor Kiko threads the ball through to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
81.31
Victor Kiko sees Dean Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Salmon shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Facundo Negron smothers it!
84.18
Andy Britton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
85.00
Eugenio Andres catches Wayne Mike on the ankles. Eugenio Andres is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Mike hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Christian Backes knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres brings the ball forward. Eugenio Andres shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry Edghill of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Lars Lindner (GK)
8
2.Muzzy Izzet (DEF)
6
3.Adriano Tacchi (DEF)
6
4.Christian Backes (DEF)
6
5.Carl Dyer (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Salazar (MID)
7
7.Eugenio Andres (MID)
6
8.Victor Kiko (MID)
6
9.Dean Salmon (ATT)
6
10.Tomˆs Pahlplatz (ATT)
6
11.Robert Edworthy (ATT)
6
 
12.Paolo Boertien (MID)
0
13.Jonathan Harley (ATT)
0
14.Gavin Powell (DEF)
0

1.Facundo Negron (GK)
7
2.Dion Roberts (DEF)
6
3.Aaron Davis (DEF)
6
4.Claus Hakansson (DEF)
6
5.Andy Britton (MID)
6
6.Richard Milligan (MID)
7
7.Wayne Mike (MID)
7
8.Nicky Wise (MID)
6
9.Duncan Hapgood (ATT)
8
10.Stanley Mendonca (ATT)
7
11.Henry Edghill (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Matt Gough (ATT)
0
13.George Priestley (MID)
0
14.Craig Wetherall (ATT)
0