Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 4,652 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Charlton Athletic and Gillingham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Gillingham kicking off!
3.31
John Smith clumsily knocks into Maximiliano Felix. John Smith is warned by the referee! Maximiliano Felix runs off the knock.
6.26
Brendan Bastin flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Christie. Daniel Christie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.06
David Unsworth kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Huckerby. Steve Huckerby goes all the way! Steve Huckerby tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Jason Riza had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
14.39
Oscar Meride catches Greg Best on the ankles. Oscar Meride is shown the yellow card! Greg Best carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.59
Modeste Ndiefi hacks David Unsworth from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Unsworth runs off the knock.
24.26
David Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Howey. Carlton Howey makes a simple pass to Max Moffat. Max Moffat shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.58
Brendan Bastin passes the ball forward to Greg Royce. Greg Royce plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Christie and rushes in on goal... Greg Royce shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.24
Gary Walker makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Walker knocks the ball forward to Greg Royce. Greg Royce shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.50
John Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Howey. Carlton Howey shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.42
Aaron Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Walker. Gary Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Christie. Daniel Christie goes all the way! Daniel Christie tries a spectacular strike. Matthew Merson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off the second half!
47.56
David Unsworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Huckerby. Steve Huckerby goes all the way! Steve Huckerby shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jason Riza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.37
David Unsworth makes a probing pass to Max Moffat. Max Moffat goes all the way! Max Moffat cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.47
Alex James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Moffat. Max Moffat shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.45
Modeste Ndiefi catches Steve Huckerby on the ankles. Modeste Ndiefi is given a warning by the referee! Steve Huckerby stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.53
Alex James flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Howey. Carlton Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Riza who gathers it comfortably.
81.25
Modeste Ndiefi surges forward with the ball. Modeste Ndiefi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Royce. Greg Royce finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.10
Brendan Bastin sees a break and surges forward. Brendan Bastin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Meride. Oscar Meride shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Steve Huckerby of Charlton Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
22.6%
48.4%
29%