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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Colchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Royce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Royce.
0.00
0-0Charlton Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
6.15
0-1Massimiliano Franchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile whips in a cross ball towards David Morabito. David Morabito jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.20
0-1Michael Gower threads the ball through to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Roman who gathers it comfortably.
10.57
Bojan Elmander deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tore Andre Håland. Tore Andre Håland whips in a cross ball towards Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.57
From the throw-in, Bernardo Venturin picks out Flavio Mazzola. Flavio Mazzola breaks forward. Flavio Mazzola flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Lentini controls it well on his chest. Giulio Lentini runs straight at the defence! Giulio Lentini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giulio Lentini!
21.09
2-1Michael Gower sees space and advances. Michael Gower shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
24.32
2-1Bojan Elmander hits a low pass to Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons shoots from long range. Solid save from Matthias Hamann. What a great pair of hands!
27.26
Bernardo Venturin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Van Wanrooy. Gerard Van Wanrooy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.42
Colin Bailey pushes mid-way up the pitch. Colin Bailey threads a neat ball through to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis lofts in a cross ball towards David Morabito. David Morabito connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.08
2-2Bryan Yakubu flicks a high pass forward. Bojan Elmander holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bojan Elmander takes it forward alone. Bojan Elmander whips in a cross ball towards Tore Andre Håland. Tore Andre Håland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Cristiano Jesus.
42.22
Bojan Elmander makes a simple pass to Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Matthias Hamann comfortably smothers it!
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. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Colchester United start the second half!
47.16
Liam Winterburn plays the ball forward to Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Antonio Roman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.40
2-3Gerard Van Wanrooy barges into Michael Gower. Gerard Van Wanrooy is warned by the referee! Michael Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.21
Massimiliano Franchi receives the ball from a throw-in from Michael Gower. With some swift thinking, Massimiliano Franchi plays the ball forward to David Morabito. David Morabito skips past Bryan Yakubu! Some good footwork from David Morabito provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.51
Bojan Elmander laces a through ball forward to Tore Andre Håland. Tore Andre Håland shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.32
Gerard Van Wanrooy brings the ball forward. Gerard Van Wanrooy plays a quick one-two with Tore Andre Håland and rushes in on goal... Gerard Van Wanrooy shoots from just inside the box. Matthias Hamann gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
66.10
Flavio Mazzola kicks a strong pass forward to Bojan Elmander. Bojan Elmander makes a beautiful solo run. Bojan Elmander whips in a cross ball towards Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.37
Michael Gower comes in with a late challenge on Bojan Elmander. Michael Gower is warned by the referee! Bojan Elmander hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.38
Bryan Yakubu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bojan Elmander. Bojan Elmander surges forward with the ball. Bojan Elmander whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.37
Colin Bailey sees a break and surges forward. Colin Bailey knocks the ball forward to Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile lofts in a cross ball towards David Morabito. David Morabito whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Italian celebrates his hattrick!
78.06
Liam Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Antonio Roman manages to keep it out.
81.08
2-4Darren Mckay comes in with a late challenge on Ivo Simons. The referee calls over Darren Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Ivo Simons runs off the knock.
87.05
Liam Winterburn passes the ball forward to Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile whips in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Kevin Strachan's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
Massimiliano Franchi hacks Bojan Elmander from behind! The referee calls over Massimiliano Franchi and shows him a yellow card! Bojan Elmander hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
31.8%
47%
21.2%
Scorers
| Giulio Lentini 11, 15 | David Morabito 6, 32, 75 Michael Blatsis 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Morabito of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Antonio Roman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bernardo Venturin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Flavio Mazzola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bryan Yakubu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerard Van Wanrooy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bojan Elmander (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ivo Simons (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giulio Lentini (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Tore Andre Håland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luciano Ongarato (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arno Hoeness (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Naylor (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicky Froggatt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matthias Hamann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren Mckay (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Eddie Impey (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Winterburn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Massimiliano Franchi (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Michael Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Michael Blatsis (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | David Morabito (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Sieme Gentile (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | David Newton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcel Bischoff (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emile Shearer (MID) | 0 | |