Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 9,935 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off the first half!
6.54
Ray Sullo clumsily knocks into Spencer Bridge. Ray Sullo is given a warning by the referee! Spencer Bridge runs off the knock.
10.59
Urvin Kooistra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.16
Jamie Vassell hacks Alec Campbell from behind! Jamie Vassell is shown the yellow card! Alec Campbell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.03
Urvin Kooistra kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.56
Urvin Kooistra knocks the ball forward to Billy Goldberg. Billy Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rio McManaman manages to gather it comfortably.
30.33
Robert Delaney sees space and advances. Robert Delaney makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Delaney knocks the ball forward to Stephen Gallacher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.23
Scott Luzhny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Steve Grantt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes takes a shot at goal but Rio McManaman is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Crystal Palace start the second half!
48.13
Ray Sullo comes in with a late challenge on Robert Delaney. The referee calls over Ray Sullo and shows him a yellow card! Robert Delaney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.15
Charlton Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Crystal Palace's defence.
66.08
Nicolas Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Urvin Kooistra. Urvin Kooistra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.52
Scott Luzhny clumsily knocks into Steve Grantt. Scott Luzhny is warned by the referee! Steve Grantt runs off the knock.
71.15
Jamie Vassell makes a probing pass to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
73.18
Nicolas Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Vassell. Jamie Vassell knocks the ball forward to Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Goldberg. Billy Goldberg powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.52
Alec Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Baronchelli.
84.43
Jamie Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Ray Sullo. Ray Sullo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.19
Spencer Bridge threads the ball through to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Gil shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Paul Robinson had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Robert Delaney of Charlton Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
29.7%
48.6%
21.6%