Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Exeter 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 3-4-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Monk.


0.00
Exeter City start the match!
2.43
Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Bojan Elmander. Bojan Elmander threads the ball through to Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato knocks the ball forward to Ivo Simons but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.42
Rodolfo Tresoldi hits a low pass to Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari whips the ball goalwards with his head. Antonio Roman didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.12
Jose Javier Gil flicks a high pass forward to Luciano Ongarato who brings the ball under control. Luciano Ongarato knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ivo Simons is offside!
18.21
Rosario Cassetti threads the ball through to Marek Malkowski. Marek Malkowski makes a simple pass to Numo Robert. Numo Robert plays a quick one-two with Aimo Carrera and rushes in on goal... Bernardo Venturin comes in with a late challenge on Numo Robert. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
30.19
Bernardo Venturin comes in with a late challenge on Arno Witte. Bernardo Venturin is shown the yellow card! Arno Witte carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.00
Rosario Cassetti flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Tresoldi who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Rodolfo Tresoldi plays the ball forward to Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.56
Marek Malkowski runs up as Arno Witte takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Marek Malkowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera knocks in a cross ball towards Numo Robert. Numo Robert makes a deft header but Antonio Roman is on top of it.
40.20
Bernard Olembé sees Rodolfo Tresoldi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Tresoldi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Numo Robert. Numo Robert advances inside the box! Numo Robert shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Exeter City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Charlton Athletic players seem much more motivated whilst the Exeter City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off the second half!
47.08
Marek Malkowski catches Jose Javier Gil on the ankles. Marek Malkowski is shown the yellow card! Jose Javier Gil runs off the knock.
51.47
Tim Naylor threads a neat ball through to Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.10
Bojan Elmander threads the ball through to Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons plays a one-two with Luciano Ongarato and rushes in on goal... Ivo Simons rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.00
Philipp Kurth advances with the ball. With some swift thinking, Philipp Kurth plays the ball forward to Numo Robert. Numo Robert makes a simple pass, allowing Ferdinando Pecorari to run into the box. Ferdinando Pecorari shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
67.49
Bojan Elmander brings the ball forward. Bojan Elmander shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Steffen Hansen.
68.37
It's a corner kick. Jose Javier Gil loops the ball in to towards the near post. Bojan Elmander looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.23
Bojan Elmander flicks a high pass forward to Giulio Lentini who brings the ball under control. Giulio Lentini knocks in a cross ball towards Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.25
Arno Witte makes a probing pass to Aimo Carrera. Aimo Carrera finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
81.13
With a delightful solo run, Jose Javier Gil stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Gil rushes past Ruben Mendes! Jose Javier Gil side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Steffen Hansen had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
85.15
With a delightful solo run, Bojan Elmander stretches the opposition's defence. Bojan Elmander skips past Rosario Cassetti! Bojan Elmander muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.11
Fabiano Scarlato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bojan Elmander. Bojan Elmander flicks a high ball forward to Ivo Simons who gracefully takes it down. Ivo Simons shoots from distance but is denied by Steffen Hansen. Excellent save.
89.16
Kevin Strachan threads the ball through to Tim Naylor. Tim Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivo Simons but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Kevin Strachan clumsily knocks into Ferdinando Pecorari. The referee calls over Kevin Strachan and warns him to calm down! Ferdinando Pecorari runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
28.2%
42.3%
29.6%


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.Fabiano Scarlato (DEF)
6
3.Bernardo Venturin (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Kevin Strachan (DEF)
6
5.Gerard Van Wanrooy (MID)
6
6.Bojan Elmander (MID)
7
7.Tim Naylor (MID)
6
8.Jose Javier Gil (MID)goal scored
8
9.Ivo Simons (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Giulio Lentini (ATT)
6
11.Luciano Ongarato (ATT)
6
 
12.Dino Longhi (ATT)
0
13.Flavio Mazzola (DEF)
0
14.Nicky Froggatt (ATT)
0