Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Manchester City. 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 Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Royce.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Royce.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.09
0-0Bojan Elmander advances with the ball. Bojan Elmander shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.41
1-0Gerard Van Wanrooy passes the ball forward to Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons runs straight at the defence! Ivo Simons muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.48
1-0Flavio Mazzola hits a low pass to Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Sebastien Wilmots manages to keep it out.
14.17
1-0André Molina knocks the ball forward to Peter Granados. Peter Granados sees Siaka Bakayoko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Siaka Bakayoko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Strachan.
15.08
Flavio Mazzola picks a pass forward to Bojan Elmander. Bojan Elmander threads a neat ball through to Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Saidu A. West.
18.40
Kevin Strachan sees space and advances. Kevin Strachan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.18
Luis Alberto Amoroso kicks a strong pass forward to Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester City!
36.46
Gerard Van Wanrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.43
Petre Ovidiu makes a probing pass to Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Antonio Roman!
42.40
Joseph-Desire Wome passes the ball forward to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Antonio Roman gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
44.38
Pedro Viana sees Luciano Ongarato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luciano Ongarato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Saidu A. West flicks a high ball forward to Luis Alberto Amoroso who takes it down. Luis Alberto Amoroso flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin whips in a cross ball towards Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Antonio Roman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
48.16
1-1Oleg Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Simons collects the pass. Ivo Simons makes a great pass forward. Luciano Ongarato runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
49.01
1-1Daniel Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Siaka Bakayoko. The referee warns Daniel Postiga to calm down! Siaka Bakayoko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.43
Gerard Van Wanrooy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.28
2-1Charlton Athletic are in full control of this game.
65.57
Joseph-Desire Wome makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Antonio Roman. Excellent save.
71.57
Gerard Van Wanrooy comes in with a late challenge on Peter Granados. The referee brings Gerard Van Wanrooy to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Granados runs off the knock.
72.39
Pedro Viana flicks a high pass forward to Ivo Simons who brings the ball under control. Ivo Simons shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.09
Ivo Simons comes in with a late challenge on Saidu A. West. The referee brings Ivo Simons to one side and gives him a warning! Saidu A. West stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.36
2-1Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Youri Netto replacing Saidu A. West, Martin Partin replacing Luis Alberto Amoroso and Frans Johansson replacing Gabriel Martin .
78.39
Gerard Van Wanrooy makes a simple pass to Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ivo Simons provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Sebastien Wilmots.
79.07
2-1It's a corner kick. Pedro Viana loops the ball in to towards the near post. Bojan Elmander rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.55
Joseph-Desire Wome threads a neat ball through to Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.26
Daniel Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana surges forward with the ball. Pedro Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Sebastien Wilmots has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Flavio Mazzola kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Van Wanrooy. Gerard Van Wanrooy sees Luciano Ongarato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luciano Ongarato shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivo Simons of Charlton Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Antonio Roman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oleg Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Flavio Mazzola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Strachan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gerard Van Wanrooy (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bojan Elmander (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Viana (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ivo Simons (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Giulio Lentini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Luciano Ongarato (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Artur Mendes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicky Froggatt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tim Naylor (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastien Wilmots (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | André Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nelson Blatsis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Saidu A. West (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Petre Ovidiu (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joseph-Desire Wome (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Luis Alberto Amoroso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Peter Granados (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Martin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arturo Sierra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Siaka Bakayoko (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Youri Netto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Partin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frans Johansson (ATT) | 6 | |