Match Report
| Walsall | Walsall |  |  | Charlton Athletic | Charlton Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Ross Bain | Ross Bain | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Oleg Thirlwell | O. Thirlwell |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Scott Carrick | S. Carrick | |||||||||
| Ross Laycock | R. Laycock | | 41 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Aaron Bastin | A. Bastin | |||||||||
| Stan Williams | S. Williams | | 39 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Daniele Black | D. Black | |||||||||
| Tommy Dean | T. Dean | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Arthur Carter | A. Carter | |||||||||
| Wes Ince | W. Ince | | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Sol Serrant | S. Serrant | |||||||||
| Simon Fowler | S. Fowler | | 39 | M | | 6 | | M | 45 | | George Cort | G. Cort | |||||||||
| Jonathan Finney | J. Finney | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Simon Thompson | S. Thompson | |||||||||
| Steven Bloomer | S. Bloomer | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 40 | | Ross Makin | R. Makin | |||||||||
| Scott Le Saux | S. Le Saux | | 51 | M | | 9 | | M | 39 | | Graham Bloomer | G. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Del Batty | D. Batty | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Alexander Venus | A. Venus | |||||||||
| Gavin Prior | G. Prior | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Mark Allman | M. Allman | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Charlton Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Walsall and Charlton Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Walsall and Charlton Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Walsall get the match underway!
4.10
0-0George Cort knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Allman. Mark Allman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Williams.
6.20
0-0Tommy Dean flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Finney. Jonathan Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Batty. Del Batty lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
9.54
Graham Bloomer takes it forward alone. Graham Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ross Laycock.
10.10
Daniele Black threads the ball through to Ross Makin. Ross Makin brings the ball forward. Ross Makin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
14.39
Steven Bloomer threads the ball through to Del Batty. Del Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.07
Graham Bloomer sees a break and surges forward. Graham Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleg Thirlwell who gathers it comfortably.
20.52
Simon Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, Del Batty. Del Batty knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Carter.
21.17
0-0Walsall are easily keeping Charlton Athletic at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.55
0-0Del Batty comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Carter. Del Batty is given a warning by the referee! Arthur Carter runs off the knock.
24.24
Simon Fowler threads the ball through to Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior knocks in a cross ball towards Del Batty. Del Batty connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.17
Ross Makin sees space and advances. Ross Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Allman. Mark Allman directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.08
Tommy Dean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Finney. Jonathan Finney passes the ball forward to Del Batty. Del Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.42
Scott Le Saux sees a break and surges forward. Scott Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.33
Jonathan Finney passes the ball forward to Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.56
Stan Williams knocks the ball forward to Scott Le Saux. Scott Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Batty. Del Batty knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.58
0-0Jonathan Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Del Batty. Del Batty tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Scott Carrick.
45.00
0-0Tommy Dean kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Bloomer. Steven Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior kicks a strong pass forward to Del Batty but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
54.39
0-0Simon Thompson catches Jonathan Finney on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Thompson and shows him a yellow card! Jonathan Finney stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.18
Daniele Black decides to run forward with the ball. Daniele Black controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Allman. Mark Allman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Dean.
63.08
Steven Bloomer makes a probing pass to Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.25
Charlton Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Walsall's defence.
67.47
Simon Fowler makes a probing pass to Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
75.00
Daniele Black knocks the ball forward to Graham Bloomer. Graham Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Venus. Alexander Venus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.26
Ross Makin knocks the ball forward to Alexander Venus. Alexander Venus makes a probing pass to Mark Allman but he's offside!
84.12
1-0Stan Williams makes a probing pass to Scott Le Saux. Scott Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior knocks the ball forward to Del Batty. Del Batty takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.47
Jonathan Finney knocks the ball forward to Del Batty. Del Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Prior. Gavin Prior shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
23.8%
47.5%
28.7%
Scorers
| Del Batty 84 |