Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by AdvancedClean |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 9,560 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off the first half!
2.33
0-0Scott Luzhny threads the ball through to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gustavo Villarreal easily picks it out of the air!
6.54
0-0Paul Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Delaney.
8.52
0-0Phil Holloway threads the ball through to Duncan Jack. Duncan Jack threads the ball through to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.46
Sidney Garcia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Laycock.
10.03
Nigel Elliott knocks the ball forward to Duncan Jack. Duncan Jack surges forward with the ball. Duncan Jack knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio McManaman who gathers it comfortably.
18.56
Duncan Jack chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Rio McManaman easily smothers it!
21.25
Michael Naylor knocks the ball forward to Sidney Garcia. Sidney Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.59
Alec Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Gustavo Villarreal!
27.42
Phil Holloway makes a simple pass to Duncan Jack. Duncan Jack decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Jack shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
34.41
Robert Delaney knocks the ball forward to Peter Power. Peter Power chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
38.52
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.10
Nigel Elliott passes the ball forward to Sidney Garcia. Sidney Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Rio McManaman.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.16
Duncan Jack makes a simple pass to Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rio McManaman easily smothers it.
49.47
0-1Nigel Elliott passes the ball forward to Duncan Jack. Duncan Jack makes a probing pass to Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.35
Alec Campbell takes it forward alone. Alec Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.54
Robert Delaney threads the ball through to Peter Power. Peter Power makes a simple pass 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 Gustavo Villarreal is on top of it.
79.48
Sidney Garcia makes a simple pass to Aboubacar Delpierre. Aboubacar Delpierre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.32
Steve White makes a simple pass to Scott Luzhny. Scott Luzhny knocks the ball forward to Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher goes all the way! Stephen Gallacher rockets a shot on goal but Gustavo Villarreal is on top of it.
85.43
Alec Campbell makes a probing pass to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Gustavo Villarreal has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Ralph Stewart threads the ball through to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mark Ferrante!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
30.1%
41.1%
28.8%
Scorers
| Adolfo Gil 85 | Neil Hurst 49 Mark Ferrante 90 |