Match Report


Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic     Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United
Jeff SykesJeff Sykes Nicholas Macleod Nicholas Macleod
Jermaine SturridgeJ. Sturridge64
G
1
G
63Marc FletcherM. Fletcher
Niccolo ShawN. Shaw69
D
2
D
65Pedro VieiraP. Vieira
Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua70
D
3
D
53Roberto AmbrosiniR. Ambrosini
Alexei NaftiA. Nafti69
D
4
D
52Des PalmerD. Palmer
Stan GalliS. Galli77
M
5
M
68Fredrik WilsonF. Wilson
Eugenio GuerreroE. Guerrero77
M
captain6captain
M
65Harvey JacobsH. Jacobs
Roberto CastroR. Castro76
M
7
M
64Frank LoweF. Lowe
Hugo NunezH. Nunez78
M
8
M
61Terry GuppyT. Guppy
Wes DyerW. Dyer68
A
9
A
69Andy McGroryA. McGrory
Simon ScowcroftS. Scowcroft68
A
10
A
61Dennis BurgessD. Burgess
Claudio CaballeroC. Caballero70
A
11
A
59Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick
 
Carlton KingC. King66
D
12
G
59Graham BanksG. Banks
James CleggJ. Clegg70
M
13
M
57Danny BrownD. Brown
Terry HughesT. Hughes67
A
14
A
52Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Peterborough United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Charlton Athletic and Peterborough United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Scholes.


0.00
Peterborough United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.36
Roberto Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez passes the ball forward but Eugenio Guerrero is offside!
6.58
Claudio Caballero threads a neat ball through to Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Jacobs.
10.24
Simon Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Wes Dyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Dyer runs straight at the defence! Wes Dyer rockets a shot on goal but Pedro Vieira is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
12.06
Alexei Nafti chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Galli. Stan Galli flicks a high pass forward to Wes Dyer who brings the ball under control. Wes Dyer whips in a cross ball towards Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.04
Niccolo Shaw clumsily knocks into Isaiah Chadwick. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaiah Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.04
Free kick to Peterborough United just outside the area...
16.15
Dennis Burgess takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
18.37
Niccolo Shaw flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Castro who brings the ball under control. Roberto Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Dyer but he's offside!
20.39
Claudio Caballero threads the ball through to Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft knocks the ball forward, putting Claudio Caballero through on goal. Some good footwork from Claudio Caballero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.33
Alexei Nafti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Caballero and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Wes Dyer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.14
Frank Lowe clumsily knocks into Roberto Castro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Castro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.27
Frank Lowe clumsily knocks into Niccolo Shaw. The referee brings Frank Lowe to one side and gives him a warning! Niccolo Shaw runs off the knock.
28.27
Claudio Caballero catches Pedro Vieira on the ankles. The referee calls over Claudio Caballero and warns him to calm down! Pedro Vieira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.20
Eugenio Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Ambrosini.
42.05
Showing composure, Des Palmer plays the ball forward to Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira makes a probing pass to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Alexei Nafti flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro makes a simple pass to Stan Galli. Stan Galli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Roberto Castro threads the ball through to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez makes a defence splitting pass to Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft tries a spectacular strike but somehow Marc Fletcher manages to keep it out.
60.01
Eugenio Guerrero makes a beautiful solo run. Eugenio Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Scowcroft but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.58
Alexei Nafti decides to run forward with the ball. Alexei Nafti lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marc Fletcher didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.11
Niccolo Shaw gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Simon Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Marc Fletcher manages to keep it out.
72.48
Roberto Castro plays the ball forward to Stan Galli. Stan Galli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Wes Dyer is offside!
75.48
Simon Scowcroft hacks Des Palmer from behind! Simon Scowcroft is shown the yellow card! Des Palmer runs off the knock.
77.35
Charlton Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Carlton King replacing Alexei Nafti, James Clegg replacing Hugo Nunez and Terry Hughes replacing Claudio Caballero .
78.41
James Clegg threads the ball through to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
81.31
Des Palmer threads the ball through to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
83.27
Roberto Ambrosini darts forward. Roberto Ambrosini sees Frank Lowe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Lowe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.53
Eugenio Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Wes Dyer who takes it down. Wes Dyer runs straight at the defence! Wes Dyer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
89.22
Des Palmer makes a probing pass to Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Wilson controls it well on his chest. Fredrik Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Charlton Athletic

Peterborough United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
20%
42.7%
37.3%

Scorers
Wes Dyer 21, 85
Andy McGrory 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Dyer of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Jermaine Sturridge (GK)
6
2.Niccolo Shaw (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Nicky Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Alexei Nafti (DEF)
7
5.Stan Galli (MID)
6
6.Eugenio Guerrero (MID)
7
7.Roberto Castro (MID)
7
8.Hugo Nunez (MID)
6
9.Wes Dyer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Simon Scowcroft (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Claudio Caballero (ATT)
7
 
12.Carlton King (DEF)
6
13.James Clegg (MID)
6
14.Terry Hughes (ATT)
6

1.Marc Fletcher (GK)
7
2.Pedro Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Ambrosini (DEF)
6
4.Des Palmer (DEF)
6
5.Fredrik Wilson (MID)
6
6.Harvey Jacobs (MID)
6
7.Frank Lowe (MID)yellow card
6
8.Terry Guppy (MID)
6
9.Andy McGrory (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Dennis Burgess (ATT)
6
11.Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Banks (GK)
0
13.Danny Brown (MID)
0
14.Nicholas Milligan (ATT)
0