Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 20,608 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.
0.00
0-0Chesterfield start the match!
8.53
0-0Moustapha Abdellaoui knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Haynes. Dennis Haynes knocks the ball forward to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Harry Carter as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
12.45
0-0Moustapha Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Haynes collects the pass. Dennis Haynes chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Etherington.
22.37
0-0Moustapha Abdellaoui knocks the ball forward to Dennis Haynes. Dennis Haynes threads a neat ball through to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood heads the ball goalwards. Seth Hibbs clears it off the line with his head!
24.35
0-0Nicholas Milligan plays the ball forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.31
0-0Nicholas Milligan makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Milligan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Noel Westwood is offside!
30.08
0-1Jason Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cosmin Hagi!
33.09
Nicholas Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood finds some space and shoots from distance. Facundo Negron gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
36.50
Richard Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.39
1-1Steffen Halle comes in with a late challenge on Seth Hibbs. The referee warns Steffen Halle to calm down! Seth Hibbs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.34
Jason Fox sees Anthony Matthews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Matthews plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Westwood and stumbles forward towards the goal... Anthony Matthews shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Dion Roberts kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Haynes. Dennis Haynes flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Halle who takes it down. Steffen Halle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Chesterfield also appear unchanged since the first half. The Charlton Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic get the second half underway!
47.48
Nicholas Milligan sees a break and surges forward. Nicholas Milligan plays a one-two with Noel Westwood and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicholas Milligan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.41
Richard Milligan sees space and advances. Richard Milligan shoots from outside the area but is denied by Harry Carter. Excellent save.
54.37
Noel Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Richard Milligan collects the pass. Richard Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.06
Richard Milligan passes the ball forward to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
59.21
Moustapha Abdellaoui threads a neat ball through to Dennis Haynes. Dennis Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Halle controls it well on his chest. Steffen Halle shoots from 25 yards but Harry Carter reads it well. Well saved!
60.31
Stanley Mendonca catches Morris Lloyd on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morris Lloyd gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.08
Jason Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews beats his man to it with a header. Facundo Negron is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.51
With some swift thinking, Nicholas Milligan plays the ball forward to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.35
Bernd Sindelar passes the ball forward to Dennis Haynes. Dennis Haynes flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Halle who brings the ball under control. Steffen Halle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Harry Carter is on top of it.
77.53
2-3Charlton Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.44
Bernd Sindelar flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Haynes collects the pass. Dennis Haynes makes a simple pass to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.50
Steffen Halle barges into Seth Hibbs. The referee brings Steffen Halle to one side and gives him another warning! Seth Hibbs is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
83.41
Regis Condi plays the ball forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood threads a neat ball through to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Matthews!
90.00
Jason Fox flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Matthews holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
32.1%
42.3%
25.6%
Scorers
| Henry Edghill 37 Stanley Mendonca 54 | Cosmin Hagi 30 Anthony Matthews 40, 63, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Matthews of Chesterfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Facundo Negron (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dion Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bernd Sindelar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noel Ferdinand (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Moustapha Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dennis Haynes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Milligan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duncan Hapgood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stanley Mendonca (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 10. | Henry Edghill (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Steffen Halle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Wetherall (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicky Wise (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Priestley (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harry Carter (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicky Etherington (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Morris Lloyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Seth Hibbs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Erwin Faber (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Regis Condi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicholas Milligan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jason Fox (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cosmin Hagi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Anthony Matthews (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Noel Westwood (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Scott Scales (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Weir (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graham Hendrie (DEF) | 0 | |