Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Milligan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Milligan.
0.00
The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
4.14
Philippe Beye makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli passes the ball forward to Chris Charlton. Chris Charlton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.22
Gerard Van Wanrooy threads a neat ball through to Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andreas Isaksson who gathers it comfortably.
14.44
Harry Johnson passes the ball forward to Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.43
Flavio Mazzola clumsily knocks into Diego Zitelli. The referee brings Flavio Mazzola to one side and gives him a warning! Diego Zitelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.51
Roberto Muzzi knocks the ball forward to Philippe Beye. Philippe Beye threads a neat ball through to Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli whips in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.38
Harry Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott comfortably collects the pass. Alex Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
34.04
Philippe Beye runs straight at the opposition's defence. Philippe Beye lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Charlton. Chris Charlton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Antonio Roman.
36.31
Flavio Mazzola brings the ball forward. Flavio Mazzola knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.06
Bojan Elmander takes it forward alone. Bojan Elmander controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Andreas Isaksson gets down and covers it.
45.00
Philippe Beye makes an attacking run forward. Philippe Beye shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Charlton Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
48.14
Flavio Mazzola flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Viana who brings the ball under control. Pedro Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons runs straight at the defence! Ivo Simons muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.56
Gerard Van Wanrooy takes a quick throw-in. Bojan Elmander knocks the ball forward to Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Ongarato. With a superhuman jump, Luciano Ongarato connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Roberto Muzzi sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
59.56
Giulliano Hilgerink threads the ball through to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Charlton. Chris Charlton powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.48
Flavio Mazzola threads a neat ball through to Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana surges forward with the ball. Pedro Viana skips past Roberto Muzzi! Pedro Viana makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.52
Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Bojan Elmander. Bojan Elmander controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons knocks in a cross ball towards Giulio Lentini. With a superhuman jump, Giulio Lentini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
71.17
Roberto Muzzi makes a probing pass to Philippe Beye. Philippe Beye threads the ball through to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Antonio Roman.
72.10
Matthew Taylor takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some world-class footwork from Alex Elliott provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Kevin Strachan.
75.58
Oleg Walker sees space and advances. Oleg Walker runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oleg Walker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Andreas Isaksson. Excellent save.
77.26
Southampton have made 3 substitutions with Kai Heiser replacing Graham Barrett, Patrick Potts replacing Philippe Beye and Jonathan Plowright replacing Alex Elliott .
81.21
Bojan Elmander clumsily knocks into Patrick Potts. Bojan Elmander is shown the yellow card! Patrick Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.4%
41.7%
31.9%
Scorers
Chris Charlton 4, 60 Diego Zitelli 14 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Charlton of Southampton |
Match Ratings
1. | Antonio Roman (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Oleg Walker (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Flavio Mazzola (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Daniel Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Kevin Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Gerard Van Wanrooy (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Bojan Elmander (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | Pedro Viana (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Ivo Simons (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Giulio Lentini (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Luciano Ongarato (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Artur Mendes (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Nicky Froggatt (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Tim Naylor (MID) | 0 |
1. | Andreas Isaksson (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Roberto Muzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Malte Schell (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Graham Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Giulliano Hilgerink (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Philippe Beye (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Matthew Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Harry Johnson (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Alex Elliott (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Diego Zitelli (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Chris Charlton (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Kai Heiser (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Patrick Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Jonathan Plowright (DEF) | 6 |