Match Report


Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic     ChelseaChelsea
Jeff SykesJeff Sykes Dan Rodwell Dan Rodwell
Jason SitrukJ. Sitruk69
G
1
G
72Filipe SantosF. Santos
Albrecht SchnoorA. Schnoor68
D
2
D
75Paul ToddP. Todd
Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua69
D
3
D
74Sebastien HaeldermansS. Haeldermans
Alexei NaftiA. Nafti69
D
captain4
D
74Neil MortonN. Morton
Stan GalliS. Galli73
M
5
D
71Lee ScholesL. Scholes
Eugenio GuerreroE. Guerrero77
M
6
M
68Jonas HässlerJ. Hässler
Roberto CastroR. Castro76
M
7
M
76Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco
Hugo NunezH. Nunez77
M
8
M
72Alfredo DelgadoA. Delgado
Alfredo CarcedoA. Carcedo72
A
9captain
A
74Colin WainwrightC. Wainwright
Andy MowbrayA. Mowbray69
A
10
A
75Sebastian VergesS. Verges
Claudio CaballeroC. Caballero70
A
11
A
71Oscar CarmonaO. Carmona
 
James CleggJ. Clegg66
M
12
D
69Edward RowettE. Rowett
Norman GreeningN. Greening69
M
13
M
69Gianmatteo RipaG. Ripa
Simon ScowcroftS. Scowcroft67
A
14
A
70Gregory AbbasG. Abbas

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Chelsea. 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 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.


0.00
Chelsea kick off!
2.35
Andy Mowbray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero plays a quick one-two with Roberto Castro and rushes in on goal... Claudio Caballero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Filipe Santos.
3.47
It's a corner kick which Stan Galli takes quickly, playing the ball short to Albrecht Schnoor. Albrecht Schnoor chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Sebastien Haeldermans reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
4.19
Nicky Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Carcedo who gracefully takes it down. Alfredo Carcedo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andy Mowbray. Andy Mowbray shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.50
Sebastian Verges runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sebastian Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.56
Albrecht Schnoor barges into Alfredo Delgado. Albrecht Schnoor is shown the yellow card! Alfredo Delgado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.36
Hugo Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Carcedo. Alfredo Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.43
Lee Scholes threads the ball through to Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco makes a deft header. Jason Sitruk manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.28
Alfredo Delgado sees space and advances. Alfredo Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.02
Roberto Castro flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Carcedo controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Carcedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastien Haeldermans.
21.57
Paul Todd threads the ball through to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
22.08
Alfredo Delgado threads a neat ball through to Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.10
Roberto Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Caballero. With a superhuman jump, Claudio Caballero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Filipe Santos. Excellent save.
30.00
Nicky Lua-Lua barges into Jose Carrasco. The referee calls over Nicky Lua-Lua and shows him a yellow card! Jose Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.06
Sebastien Haeldermans catches Alfredo Carcedo on the ankles. The referee brings Sebastien Haeldermans to one side and gives him a warning! Alfredo Carcedo runs off the knock.
36.36
Jose Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.57
Sebastien Haeldermans passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Paul Todd. Paul Todd threads a neat ball through to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.27
Alfredo Delgado barges into Eugenio Guerrero. The referee warns Alfredo Delgado to calm down! Eugenio Guerrero runs off the knock.
45.00
Andy Mowbray clumsily knocks into Lee Scholes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lee Scholes runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
47.05
Alfredo Delgado runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfredo Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.07
Alfredo Delgado changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfredo Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright makes a looping header on goal but somehow Jason Sitruk manages to keep it out.
60.45
Chelsea have made a substitution with Gianmatteo Ripa replacing Alfredo Delgado .
61.49
Jose Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Hässler who takes it down. Jonas Hässler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexei Nafti.
67.49
Jose Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks the ball forward, putting Jonas Hässler through on goal. Jonas Hässler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
69.29
Paul Todd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
72.33
Neil Morton flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Ripa controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Ripa makes a beautiful solo run. Gianmatteo Ripa shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.30
Charlton Athletic have made 3 substitutions with James Clegg replacing Roberto Castro, Norman Greening replacing Hugo Nunez and Simon Scowcroft replacing Claudio Caballero .
84.34
James Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Mowbray. Andy Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Carcedo. Alfredo Carcedo powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.29
Lee Scholes chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Verges who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Verges shoots from distance but Jason Sitruk is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
89.46
Sebastian Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexei Nafti.
90.00
Nicky Lua-Lua barges into Jose Carrasco. Nicky Lua-Lua is warned by the referee! Jose Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Charlton Athletic

Chelsea
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
34.2%
44.7%
21.1%

Scorers
Alfredo Carcedo 84
Sebastian Verges 16
Colin Wainwright 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Verges of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Jason Sitruk (GK)
8
2.Albrecht Schnoor (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Nicky Lua-Lua (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Alexei Nafti (DEF)
6
5.Stan Galli (MID)
6
6.Eugenio Guerrero (MID)
6
7.Roberto Castro (MID)
6
8.Hugo Nunez (MID)
6
9.Alfredo Carcedo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Andy Mowbray (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Claudio Caballero (ATT)
6
 
12.James Clegg (MID)
6
13.Norman Greening (MID)
6
14.Simon Scowcroft (ATT)
6

1.Filipe Santos (GK)
6
2.Paul Todd (DEF)
6
3.Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF)
6
4.Neil Morton (DEF)
6
5.Lee Scholes (DEF)
6
6.Jonas Hässler (MID)
6
7.Jose Carrasco (MID)
8
8.Alfredo Delgado (MID)
8
9.Colin Wainwright (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sebastian Verges (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Oscar Carmona (ATT)
7
 
12.Edward Rowett (DEF)
0
13.Gianmatteo Ripa (MID)
6
14.Gregory Abbas (ATT)
0