Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 9,513 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
4.12
Duccio Mancini brings the ball forward. Duccio Mancini threads the ball through to Trevor Blake but he's offside!
6.01
Wayne Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton advances inside the box! Alexander Bolton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
10.11
Del Youds sees Stephen Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Marr tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.24
Del Youds clumsily knocks into Craig Beattie. The referee calls over Del Youds and warns him to calm down! Craig Beattie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.24
Del Youds flicks a high pass forward. Matt Moffat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Moffat shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.44
Edward Clarke flicks a high pass forward to Omer Howells who brings the ball under control. Omer Howells lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Nwankwo Gascoigne. That should have been a goal!
21.20
Dave Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Marr controls it well on his chest. Stephen Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Neves. Nwankwo Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Andre Neves. Andre Neves appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
30.22
Wayne Allman threads a neat ball through to Arnold Schomaker. Arnold Schomaker lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton 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!
44.41
Dave Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Del Youds. Showing composure, Del Youds laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat makes a pass forward but Omer Howells is yards offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off!
48.22
Alistair Joseph sees space and advances. Alistair Joseph makes a beautiful solo run. Alistair Joseph edges inside the box! Alistair Joseph shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
51.49
Nwankwo Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Mancini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duccio Mancini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Blake but he's offside!
54.13
Duccio Mancini passes the ball forward to Trevor Blake. Trevor Blake cuts inside the box! Trevor Blake shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
60.55
Arnold Schomaker catches Del Youds on the ankles. The referee brings Arnold Schomaker to one side and gives him a warning! Del Youds runs off the knock.
65.45
Alistair Joseph chips the ball to his team mate, Del Youds. Del Youds makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Rodgers. Dave Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Marr but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.44
Dave Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Andre Neves controls it well on his chest. Andre Neves puts a great ball through. Matt Moffat runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.44
Andre Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Howells. Omer Howells plays the ball forward to Andre Neves who has made a great run into the box. Andre Neves strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.14
Duccio Mancini sees space and advances. Duccio Mancini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.44
Craig Beattie flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Schomaker. Arnold Schomaker whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Blake. Trevor Blake flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Lars Helmer had no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
87.57
Nico Arndt threads a neat ball through to Trevor Blake. Trevor Blake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Schomaker. Arnold Schomaker knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Blake. Trevor Blake heads the ball goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.40
Del Youds hits a low pass to Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Del Youds. Del Youds whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
26%
46.6%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Trevor Blake of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Lars Helmer (GK)
6
2.Jacob Plowright (DEF)
6
3.Edward Clarke (DEF)
6
4.Alistair Joseph (DEF)
7
5.Lomano Jeffers (DEF)
6
6.Dave Rodgers (MID)
6
7.Del Youds (MID)goal scored
8
8.Andre Neves (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Matt Moffat (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Marr (ATT)
7
11.Omer Howells (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Jeffers (GK)
0
13.Liam Pearce (GK)
0
14.Jason Green (MID)
0

1.Jermaine Simonsen (GK)
6
2.Nwankwo Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Charlton (DEF)
6
4.Nico Arndt (DEF)
6
5.Tim Mason (MID)
6
6.Duccio Mancini (MID)
7
7.Wayne Allman (MID)
6
8.Craig Beattie (MID)
6
9.Trevor Blake (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Alexander Bolton (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Arnold Schomaker (ATT)
7
 
12.Luke Insley (MID)
0
13.Enzo Califano (ATT)
0
14.Albert Lopez (ATT)
0