Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Wigan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Powell.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off the first half!
2.26
Bernd Sindelar clumsily knocks into Micka‘l Histilloles. The referee brings Bernd Sindelar to one side and gives him a warning! Micka‘l Histilloles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.48
Steffen Halle hacks Martino Bonora from behind! The referee brings Steffen Halle to one side and gives him a warning! Martino Bonora runs off the knock.
6.23
Youri Shoukov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Facundo Negron comfortably smothers it!
10.42
Wayne Mike receives the ball from a throw-in from Ramon Haefliger. Wayne Mike sees Stanley Mendonca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Mendonca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Charlton Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.54
Wayne Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.44
Ramon Haefliger makes a simple pass to Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martino Bonora.
33.44
Thierry Eadie makes a simple pass to Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle makes a simple pass to Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Negron who gathers it comfortably.
34.43
Dion Roberts threads a neat ball through to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger flicks a high ball forward to Stanley Mendonca who takes it down. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.02
Tommy Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Salako controls it well on his chest. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.35
Ramon Haefliger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca rushes past Peter Clarke! Stanley Mendonca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Luca Cuza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
40.51
Ramon Haefliger takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Thierry Eadie chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
44.25
Claus Hakansson threads a neat ball through to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger threads the ball through to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Luca Cuza.
45.00
Ramon Haefliger takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Wayne Mike muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Peter Clarke happens to be in the right place to block it.
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. Wigan Athletic have changed their lineup with Nicholas Boateng replacing Simon Breyer, Youssef Bourgois replacing Marques Pereira Piocelle and Titus Maclean replacing Peter Clarke. The Charlton Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off the second half!
47.39
Youssef Bourgois threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
48.52
Noel Ferdinand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger sees space and advances. Ramon Haefliger lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
51.32
Noel Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger threads the ball through to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Duncan Hapgood provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
55.56
Titus Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Woodgate controls it well on his chest. Tommy Woodgate plays the ball forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.01
Bernd Sindelar takes it forward alone. Bernd Sindelar runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bernd Sindelar whips in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
66.25
Micka‘l Histilloles flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Salako holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
67.03
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
69.18
Wayne Mike flicks a high pass forward to Henry Edghill who brings the ball under control. Henry Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood connects with a diving header. Luca Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
77.54
Wayne Mike hacks Youri Shoukov from behind! Wayne Mike is given a warning by the referee! Youri Shoukov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.18
Wayne Mike threads a neat ball through to Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle shoots from 25 yards. Luca Cuza gets down and covers it.
83.43
Tommy Woodgate clumsily knocks into Ramon Haefliger. The referee calls over Tommy Woodgate and shows him a yellow card! Ramon Haefliger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.13
Dion Roberts makes a strong solo run forward. Dion Roberts passes the ball forward to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood makes a convincing header. Luca Cuza easily punches it away to safety.
89.49
Martino Bonora knocks the ball forward to Youssef Bourgois. Youssef Bourgois makes a simple pass to Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernd Sindelar.
90.00
Noel Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
29.5%
41%
29.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Hapgood of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Facundo Negron (GK)
6
2.Dion Roberts (DEF)
7
3.Bernd Sindelar (DEF)
7
4.Noel Ferdinand (DEF)
6
5.Claus Hakansson (DEF)
6
6.Wayne Mike (MID)
6
7.Ramon Haefliger (MID)
9
8.Duncan Hapgood (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Stanley Mendonca (ATT)
7
10.Henry Edghill (ATT)
8
11.Steffen Halle (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Wetherall (ATT)
0
13.Nicky Wise (MID)
0
14.George Priestley (MID)
0