Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,427 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.


0.00
The first half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
2.37
Dave Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat rushes past David Cole! Some silky footwork from Matt Moffat provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.06
Garry Gough surges forward with the ball. Garry Gough advances with the ball. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Neves. Andre Neves rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
8.18
Garry Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden flicks a high pass forward to Matt Moffat who brings the ball under control. Matt Moffat shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
10.37
Jacob Plowright threads a neat ball through to Dave Rodgers. Dave Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Omer Howells who brings the ball under control. Omer Howells sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.37
Dave Rodgers hits it upfield. Omer Howells tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.55
Stephen Wise threads a neat ball through to Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Lars Helmer!
16.58
Ralph Ball threads the ball through to Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi shoots from 25 yards. Lars Helmer gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
22.34
Edward Clarke decides to run forward with the ball. Edward Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Howells but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.54
Stephen Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Ball. Gilles Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Potts. Warren Potts fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
26.04
Glynn Ripley makes a beautiful solo run. Glynn Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.28
Nicholas Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to David Cole. David Cole hits a low pass to Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
40.42
With a delightful solo run, Dave Rodgers stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.43
Jermaine Richards threads the ball through to Warren Potts. Warren Potts shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Dave Rodgers surges forward with the ball. Dave Rodgers makes a defence splitting pass to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stoke City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Alistair Joseph passes the ball forward to Dave Rodgers. Dave Rodgers brings the ball forward. Dave Rodgers skips past David Cole! Dave Rodgers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arnaud Verschuere with no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
51.51
Nicholas Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Richards. Jermaine Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Potts. Warren Potts beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.39
Glynn Ripley hacks Dave Rodgers from behind! The referee brings Glynn Ripley to one side and gives him a warning! Dave Rodgers stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.07
Stoke City have made 3 substitutions with Peter Wright replacing Warren Potts, Eoin Boertien replacing Ralph Ball and Carl Coppinger replacing Glynn Ripley .
67.26
Lomano Power threads a neat ball through to Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
72.07
Carl Coppinger passes the ball forward to Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
77.53
Dave Rodgers sees Omer Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Howells rushes past David Cole! Omer Howells shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.41
Charlton Athletic are in full control of this game.
83.19
Dave Rodgers threads the ball through to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.39
Stephen Wise kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Coppinger. Carl Coppinger threads the ball through to Jermaine Richards. Jermaine Richards tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
85.21
With imagination, Gilles Ball plays the ball forward to Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Wright. Peter Wright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lars Helmer comfortably smothers it!
89.56
Dave Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Neves. Andre Neves rushes past David Cole! Andre Neves rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
28.7%
43.8%
27.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Rodgers of Charlton Athletic

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

1.Arnaud Verschuere (GK)
6
2.Glynn Ripley (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4.David Cole (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Ball (MID)
6
6.Lomano Power (MID)
6
7.Ralph Ball (MID)
6
8.Stephen Wise (MID)
6
9.Jermaine Richards (ATT)
6
10.Silvio Ciechelsi (ATT)
6
11.Warren Potts (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Peter Wright (GK)
6
13.Eoin Boertien (ATT)
6
14.Carl Coppinger (GK)
6