Match Report


Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen Computer Player Computer Player
Facundo NegronF. Negron83
G
1
G
73Demetrio FerroD. Ferro
Dion RobertsD. Roberts75
D
2
D
72Alexandre AlmeidaA. Almeida
Bernd SindelarB. Sindelar76
D
3
D
70Camel BourmaudC. Bourmaud
Noel FerdinandN. Ferdinand74
D
4captain
D
69Brian JohnsonB. Johnson
Claus HakanssonC. Hakansson75
D
5
M
75Nwankwo MiddletonN. Middleton
Dennis HaynesD. Haynes80
M
6
M
70Jason StandingJ. Standing
Ramon HaefligerR. Haefliger82
M
captain7
M
70Jean Francois BarulJ. Barul
Duncan HapgoodD. Hapgood75
A
8
M
68Abel ValenteA. Valente
Stanley MendoncaS. Mendonca76
A
9
A
75Paulo BarbosaP. Barbosa
Henry EdghillH. Edghill76
A
10
A
72Richard Van VeenR. Van Veen
Steffen HalleS. Halle79
A
11
A
69Samuel TavaresS. Tavares
 
Craig WetherallC. Wetherall72
A
12
D
69Aldo BotticellaA. Botticella
Nicky WiseN. Wise78
M
13
D
69Darren MatthewsD. Matthews
George PriestleyG. Priestley75
M
14
D
69Jermaine MasonJ. Mason

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 17,575 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Makin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
2.26
Ramon Haefliger flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hapgood who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.07
Jean Francois Barul passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Hakansson.
12.47
Ramon Haefliger advances with the ball. Ramon Haefliger shoots from outside the area but Demetrio Ferro is on top of it.
16.44
Alexandre Almeida runs forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Alexandre Almeida stretches the opposition's defence. Alexandre Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
21.54
Dennis Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Mendonca collects the pass. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.04
Abel Valente takes a short throw-in bringing Nwankwo Middleton into play. Nwankwo Middleton sees Samuel Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Negron who gathers it comfortably.
26.28
Noel Ferdinand flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Haynes who takes it down. Dennis Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
34.06
Jean Francois Barul flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Negron who gathers it comfortably.
38.52
Dennis Haynes threads a neat ball through to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill makes a deft header. 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.
40.26
Jean Francois Barul surges forward with the ball. Jean Francois Barul shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
44.35
Abel Valente flicks a high pass forward. Richard Van Veen controls it well on his chest. Richard Van Veen tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Facundo Negron. What a save!
45.00
Nwankwo Middleton passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen whips the ball goalwards with his head but Facundo Negron reads it well. Nice save!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic get the second half underway!
48.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Dion Roberts plays the ball forward to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger threads the ball through to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Demetrio Ferro.
49.56
It's a corner kick which Ramon Haefliger takes quickly, playing the ball short to Noel Ferdinand. Noel Ferdinand deftly flicks the ball on. Demetrio Ferro scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
51.34
Abel Valente flicks a high pass forward. Richard Van Veen controls it well on his chest. Richard Van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.24
Jean Francois Barul threads a neat ball through to Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.08
Noel Ferdinand passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger darts forward. Ramon Haefliger shoots from distance but somehow Demetrio Ferro manages to keep it out.
55.43
Jean Francois Barul threads the ball through to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Richard Van Veen controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some world-class footwork from Richard Van Veen provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Facundo Negron!
59.00
Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Richard Van Veen collects the pass. Richard Van Veen whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Facundo Negron had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
63.21
Dion Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Haynes collects the pass. Dennis Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Demetrio Ferro is on top of it.
66.47
Jean Francois Barul knocks the ball forward to Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Negron who gathers it comfortably.
69.56
Jean Francois Barul hacks Ramon Haefliger from behind! The referee calls over Jean Francois Barul and warns him to calm down! Ramon Haefliger stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.08
With vision, Alexandre Almeida picks a pass forward to Jean Francois Barul. With a delightful solo run, Jean Francois Barul stretches the opposition's defence. Jean Francois Barul makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.18
Richard Van Veen clumsily knocks into Claus Hakansson. Richard Van Veen is warned by the referee! Claus Hakansson runs off the knock.
78.30
Ramon Haefliger flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Halle who brings the ball under control. Steffen Halle plays a quick one-two with Duncan Hapgood and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Steffen Halle provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Camel Bourmaud happens to be in the right place to block it.
81.13
Dennis Haynes chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca makes a convincing header. Demetrio Ferro manages to gather it.
83.44
Jason Standing threads a neat ball through to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
89.29
With some swift thinking, Noel Ferdinand plays the ball forward to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger threads the ball through to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle makes a convincing header. Brian Johnson clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Charlton Athletic

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
33.3%
44.9%
21.8%

Scorers
Steffen Halle 2
Stanley Mendonca 26
Jean Francois Barul 40
Samuel Tavares 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean Francois Barul of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings