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 Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Charlton Athletic kick off the first half!
2.05
0-0Anthony Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Gil shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
3.19
Richard Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Hierro. Roberto Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.03
Spencer Bridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Power. Peter Power makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Power lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.38
0-0Lomano Coppinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Hierro. Roberto Hierro advances with the ball. Roberto Hierro goes all the way! Roberto Hierro takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Rio McManaman!
20.17
0-0Anthony Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Gil but the linesman indicates offside!
21.37
1-0Steve White surges forward with the ball. Steve White makes a beautiful solo run. Steve White goes all the way! Steve White makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve White!
36.15
Francis May controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Lineker. Sol Lineker shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
44.16
Spencer Bridge makes a simple pass to Anthony Gascoigne. Anthony Gascoigne threads the ball through to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Alan Parker makes a probing pass to Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Lineker. Sol Lineker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Birmingham City kick off!
47.02
Spencer Bridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Power. Peter Power kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Gil takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.01
Spencer Bridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Gil tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
59.14
1-1Robert Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Power. Peter Power makes a simple pass to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Wesselmann who gathers it comfortably.
65.58
Carlton Laycock sees a break and surges forward. Carlton Laycock chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.58
Lomano Coppinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Parker. Alan Parker kicks a strong pass forward to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay goes all the way! David Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.10
1-1Scott Luzhny barges into Roberto Hierro. Scott Luzhny is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Hierro stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.41
Alec Campbell knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil goes all the way! Adolfo Gil makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Moritz Wesselmann!
84.09
Peter Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Moritz Wesselmann.
85.58
Peter Power sees space and advances. Peter Power goes all the way! Peter Power shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Moritz Wesselmann easily smothers it.
87.11
1-1Birmingham City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Charlton Athletic's defence.
90.00
Francis May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Goldberg. Thierry Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.3%
30.7%
Play Area
26.1%
44.3%
29.5%
Scorers
| Steve White 21 | Sol Lineker 45 |