Match Report


Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic     Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Norman SmithN. Smith71
G
1
G
53Tomas OliveiraT. Oliveira
Chris GranttC. Grantt62
D
2
D
66Ledley GascoigneL. Gascoigne
Marvin KeeganM. Keegan62
D
3
D
64Gareth BeresfordG. Beresford
Gavin StampG. Stamp59
D
4
D
64Larry LewisL. Lewis
Emile PeckhamE. Peckham65
M
5
D
63Henry FlintlockH. Flintlock
Roberto BerrettaR. Berretta58
M
6
M
75Oleg FinneyO. Finney
Marcus JackM. Jack52
M
7captain
M
66Dirk SchulpenD. Schulpen
David MarshallD. Marshall51
M
captain8
A
71Alec ElliottA. Elliott
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister70
A
9
A
64George EvansG. Evans
Glynn PowellG. Powell65
A
10
A
62Tony BeattieT. Beattie
Eduardo TavaresE. Tavares56
A
11
A
51Luke GrayL. Gray
 
Chris DaviesC. Davies57
D
12
D
63Ian FormonI. Formon
Wes BeckhamW. Beckham55
A
13
M
58Dave SerrantD. Serrant
Scott GoughS. Gough55
D
14
M
57Lee ForbesL. Forbes

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 9,307 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
3.36
Gareth Beresford threads a neat ball through to Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott advances inside the box! Alec Elliott rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Norman Smith.
4.23
Oleg Finney takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. David Marshall reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
6.18
Gareth Beresford hacks Garry Mcallister from behind! The referee calls over Gareth Beresford and warns him to calm down! Garry Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.07
Gareth Beresford catches Marcus Jack on the ankles. The referee calls over Gareth Beresford again and warns him to calm down! Marcus Jack stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.22
With imagination, Dirk Schulpen plays the ball forward to Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
12.02
Henry Flintlock comes in with a high challenge, catching Roberto Berretta with his studs. Henry Flintlock is shown the red card!! Roberto Berretta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.02
Dirk Schulpen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dirk Schulpen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.49
Gavin Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Jack collects the pass. Marcus Jack makes a simple pass to Emile Peckham. Emile Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Powell. Glynn Powell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tomas Oliveira didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.48
Dirk Schulpen threads the ball through to George Evans. George Evans threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
26.37
Larry Lewis chips the ball to his team mate, George Evans. George Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Beattie. Tony Beattie rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
27.03
Dirk Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney cuts inside the box! Oleg Finney muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Norman Smith.
28.48
Oleg Finney takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Luke Gray shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.54
Chris Grantt sees Garry Mcallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Powell. Glynn Powell makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.13
Dirk Schulpen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Evans. George Evans threads the ball through to Alec Elliott but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic have changed their lineup with Wes Beckham replacing Emile Peckham. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off!
49.33
Gareth Beresford breaks forward. Gareth Beresford threads the ball through to Tony Beattie. Tony Beattie threads a neat ball through to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
54.22
Chris Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Berretta controls it well on his chest. Roberto Berretta knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Jack. Marcus Jack knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Powell. Glynn Powell makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
59.14
Larry Lewis threads a neat ball through to Dirk Schulpen. Dirk Schulpen darts forward. Dirk Schulpen plays a one-two with Alec Elliott and rushes in on goal... Dirk Schulpen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Chris Grantt steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.38
Doncaster Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.38
Larry Lewis threads a neat ball through to Oleg Finney. Oleg Finney plays the ball forward to George Evans. George Evans plays a quick one-two with Alec Elliott and rushes in on goal... George Evans comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
61.08
Gavin Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Grantt. Chris Grantt passes the ball forward to Glynn Powell. Glynn Powell whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Berretta. Roberto Berretta finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Larry Lewis's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.47
David Marshall takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alec Elliott reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
66.49
Gavin Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Wes Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With fabulous imagination, Wes Beckham laces a through ball forward to Glynn Powell. Glynn Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Tomas Oliveira had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
69.19
Marvin Keegan darts forward. Marvin Keegan hits a low pass to Marcus Jack. Marcus Jack knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Larry Lewis.
72.54
David Marshall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Berretta. Roberto Berretta lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Tomas Oliveira. Excellent save.
75.09
Gavin Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Berretta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Roberto Berretta plays the ball forward to Eduardo Tavares. Eduardo Tavares runs straight at the defence! Eduardo Tavares shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
77.49
Eduardo Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Marshall. David Marshall lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Jack. Marcus Jack is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Tomas Oliveira manages to keep it out.
83.24
Alec Elliott catches Roberto Berretta on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Elliott and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Berretta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.28
Marcus Jack advances with the ball. Marcus Jack knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Charlton Athletic

Doncaster Rovers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
26.6%
46.8%
26.6%

Scorers
Glynn Powell 33
Garry Mcallister 66

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

Match Ratings
1.Norman Smith (GK)
7
2.Chris Grantt (DEF)
6
3.Marvin Keegan (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Stamp (DEF)
6
5.Emile Peckham (MID)
6
6.Roberto Berretta (MID)
6
7.Marcus Jack (MID)
7
8.David Marshall (MID)
6
9.Garry Mcallister (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Glynn Powell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Eduardo Tavares (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Davies (DEF)
0
13.Wes Beckham (ATT)
6
14.Scott Gough (DEF)
0

1.Tomas Oliveira (GK)
7
2.Ledley Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3.Gareth Beresford (DEF)
6
4.Larry Lewis (DEF)
6
5.Henry Flintlock (DEF)red card
3
6.Oleg Finney (MID)
6
7.Dirk Schulpen (MID)
7
8.Alec Elliott (ATT)yellow card
6
9.George Evans (ATT)
6
10.Tony Beattie (ATT)
6
11.Luke Gray (ATT)
6
 
12.Ian Formon (DEF)
0
13.Dave Serrant (MID)
0
14.Lee Forbes (MID)
0