Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Charlton Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Keegan.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
6.21
John Summerbee knocks the ball forward to Lomano Brighton. Lomano Brighton kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kemal Kahn who gathers it comfortably.
9.25
Del Hall clumsily knocks into Danny Hughes. The referee calls over Del Hall and warns him to calm down! Danny Hughes stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.31
Ugo Walsh threads the ball through to Seth Venus. Seth Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Gerrard. With a superhuman jump, Dean Gerrard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.27
Stuart Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Danny Hughes who takes it down. Danny Hughes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Hunt.
26.29
Stuart Ritchie threads the ball through to Danny Hughes. Danny Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Stewart. Marvin Stewart connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.56
Frank Stuart threads a neat ball through to Marvin Stewart. Marvin Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Danny Hughes. Danny Hughes makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.56
Michael Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Dean Gerrard collects the pass. Dean Gerrard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cooper.
45.00
Ugo Walsh flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Venus. Seth Venus threads a neat ball through to Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town have changed their lineup with Gilles Young replacing Scott Laver. Charlton Athletic have changed their lineup with Glynn Hughes replacing Shaun Greaves. The Charlton Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
49.31
Stuart Ritchie hits a low pass to Danny Hughes. Danny Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.20
Lomano Brighton flicks a high pass forward to Seth Venus who brings the ball under control. Seth Venus edges inside the box! Seth Venus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.51
Warren Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Hughes. Danny Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Platt who gathers it comfortably.
59.53
Warren Taylor flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Stewart who brings the ball under control. Marvin Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.37
Cheltenham Town have made 2 substitutions with Francis Allman replacing Stan Hunt and Mark George replacing Dean Gerrard .Charlton Athletic have made a substitution with Jermaine Goldberg replacing Frank Stuart .
61.40
Stuart Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes plays a one-two with Marvin Stewart and rushes in on goal... John Summerbee catches Glynn Hughes on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
63.47
Warren Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Stewart holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.40
Jason Moore passes the ball forward to Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie makes a probing pass to Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.39
Danny Grant hacks Mark George from behind! Danny Grant is shown the yellow card! Mark George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.38
With vision, John Cooper laces a through ball forward to Warren Taylor. Warren Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Hughes collects the pass. Glynn Hughes edges inside the box! Glynn Hughes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.28
Gilles Young runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gilles Young cuts inside the box! Gilles Young muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.21
Warren Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes makes a great pass forward. Danny Hughes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.27
Without breaking stride, John Summerbee plays the ball forward to Lomano Brighton. Lomano Brighton makes a probing pass to Scott Kitson. Scott Kitson shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.40
Gilles Young threads the ball through to Mark George. Mark George shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cheltenham Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.51
Jermaine Goldberg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jermaine Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Hughes. Danny Hughes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
89.08
John Cooper catches Mark George on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark George gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
27.3%
48.5%
24.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Hughes of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Peter Platt (GK)
6
2.Stan Hunt (DEF)
6
3.Del Hall (DEF)
6
4.John Summerbee (DEF)
6
5.Ugo Walsh (MID)
6
6.Scott Laver (MID)
6
7.Lomano Brighton (MID)
6
8.Michael Pallister (MID)
6
9.Seth Venus (ATT)
7
10.Scott Kitson (ATT)
6
11.Dean Gerrard (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Francis Allman (ATT)
6
13.Gilles Young (ATT)
7
14.Mark George (GK)
6

1.Kemal Kahn (GK)
6
2.Nigel Stuart (DEF)
6
3.John Cooper (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Danny Grant (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Jason Moore (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Ritchie (MID)
7
7.Frank Stuart (MID)
6
8.Warren Taylor (MID)
8
9.Danny Hughes (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Shaun Greaves (ATT)
6
11.Marvin Stewart (ATT)
7
 
12.Glynn Hughes (ATT)goal scored
9
13.Jermaine Goldberg (ATT)
6
14.Ruel Joachim (MID)
0