Match Report


ALAC
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 19,867 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Stuart Lineker.


0.00
Chesterfield start the match!
2.17
Jason Fox hits a low pass to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi knocks the ball forward to Anthony Matthews but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
3.35
Jason Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood deftly passes the ball to Cosmin Hagi, releasing him through on goal. Cosmin Hagi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.29
Ramon Haefliger chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Harry Carter is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.10
With some swift thinking, Dion Roberts plays the ball forward to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Mendonca who brings the ball under control. Stanley Mendonca makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Superb reactions from Harry Carter. What a save!
16.15
Noel Ferdinand pushes up the pitch. Noel Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Mendonca collects the pass. Stanley Mendonca whips in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Harry Carter as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.38
Ramon Haefliger takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nicky Etherington gets to the ball and clears it up field.
22.21
Bernd Sindelar flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Haefliger controls it well on his chest. Ramon Haefliger makes a simple pass to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Harry Carter.
26.04
Nicholas Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Cosmin Hagi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cosmin Hagi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.52
Dennis Haynes threads the ball through to Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Steffen Halle provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.22
Ramon Haefliger passes the ball forward to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood puts a great ball through but Stanley Mendonca is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
40.13
Ramon Haefliger sees Stanley Mendonca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Mendonca knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Henry Edghill is offside!
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.

45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic kick off!
47.35
Jason Fox changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jason Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.19
Nicholas Milligan makes a simple pass to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood plays a one-two with Anthony Matthews and advances towards the goal... Noel Westwood side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
55.23
Nicholas Milligan makes a simple pass to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.32
Bernd Sindelar knocks the ball to his team mate, Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Harry Carter had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
66.58
Ramon Haefliger knocks the ball forward to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
67.35
Regis Condi flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. With a superhuman jump, Anthony Matthews connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.18
Ramon Haefliger threads the ball through to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Nicky Etherington happens to be in the right place to block it.
75.58
Noel Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger laces a weighted ball forward to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca shoots from outside the area but Harry Carter is on top of it.
84.20
Claus Hakansson flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Haynes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Carter who gathers it comfortably.
85.37
Dennis Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill plays a one-two with Duncan Hapgood and advances towards the goal... Henry Edghill tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
29%
46.4%
24.6%


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

Match Ratings
1.Facundo Negron (GK)
6
2.Dion Roberts (DEF)
6
3.Bernd Sindelar (DEF)
6
4.Noel Ferdinand (DEF)
6
5.Claus Hakansson (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Haynes (MID)
6
7.Ramon Haefliger (MID)
7
8.Duncan Hapgood (ATT)
6
9.Stanley Mendonca (ATT)
6
10.Henry Edghill (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Steffen Halle (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
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.Regis Condi (MID)
6
6.Jason Fox (MID)
7
7.Nicholas Milligan (MID)
6
8.Daguyl Dufresnes (MID)
6
9.Cosmin Hagi (ATT)
6
10.Noel Westwood (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Matthews (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Frank Vickers (ATT)
0
13.Scott Scales (MID)
0
14.Jamie Weir (MID)
0