Match Report


Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic     Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Darren ByrneD. Byrne58
G
1
G
63Ronnie HuckerbyR. Huckerby
Norman Le TissierN. Le Tissier55
D
2
D
67Paolo MccannP. Mccann
Andy FinneyA. Finney46
D
3
D
54Stan PearceS. Pearce
Carlton SouthgateC. Southgate44
D
4
D
50Robert FormonR. Formon
Titus BlakeT. Blake43
D
5
M
73Rio BlakeR. Blake
Duarte LoureiroD. Loureiro57
M
6
M
57Andy GemmillA. Gemmill
Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez56
M
7captain
M
52Les HuckerbyL. Huckerby
Eddie RiggottE. Riggott54
M
8
M
49Stan NichollsS. Nicholls
Bill RiggottB. Riggott58
A
9
A
62Amedeo GrossiA. Grossi
Fredrik WatsonF. Watson51
A
10
A
57Renato De SoleR. De Sole
Andre SemedoA. Semedo50
A
captain11
A
53Robert LampardR. Lampard
 
Des AthertonD. Atherton54
M
12
G
60Mick MiddletonM. Middleton
Paul WiltordP. Wiltord53
M
13
A
52Harvey EhioguH. Ehiogu
Carl EhioguC. Ehiogu49
G
14
A
50Ross WhiteR. White

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Plymouth Argyle. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Boateng.


0.00
The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle get the match underway!
3.58
With a delightful solo run, Stan Nicholls stretches the opposition's defence. Stan Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
6.23
Paolo Mccann catches Fredrik Watson on the ankles. Paolo Mccann is given a warning by the referee! Fredrik Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.28
Eugenio Martinez knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Watson. Fredrik Watson shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
15.10
Paolo Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Andy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Grossi controls it well on his chest. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. With a superhuman jump, Robert Lampard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
22.54
Norman Le Tissier hacks Renato De Sole from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Renato De Sole runs off the knock.
24.33
Les Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Grossi controls it well on his chest. Amedeo Grossi shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.14
Les Huckerby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.42
Eddie Riggott makes a simple pass to Fredrik Watson. Fredrik Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.13
Duarte Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Huckerby who gathers it comfortably.
40.35
Andy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lampard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Lampard makes a simple pass, allowing Renato De Sole to run into the box. Renato De Sole cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic get the second half underway!
48.11
Rio Blake darts forward. Rio Blake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.12
Eddie Riggott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andre Semedo. Some good footwork from Andre Semedo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.33
Les Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Darren Byrne manages to keep it out.
65.01
Eugenio Martinez threads a neat ball through to Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Semedo. With a superhuman jump, Andre Semedo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Ronnie Huckerby!
66.36
Andy Gemmill hits a low pass to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole shoots from long range. Solid save from Darren Byrne.
67.30
Les Huckerby hits a low pass to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole knocks the ball forward to Robert Lampard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.52
Eugenio Martinez sees Andre Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Semedo puts a great ball through. Bill Riggott runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.31
Eddie Riggott decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Riggott deftly passes the ball to Bill Riggott, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Bill Riggott provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
72.11
Duarte Loureiro hits a low pass to Andre Semedo. Andre Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Watson. With a superhuman jump, Fredrik Watson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ronnie Huckerby punches it away to safety.
73.17
Les Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Carlton Southgate is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
77.16
Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Des Atherton replacing Bill Riggott and Paul Wiltord replacing Duarte Loureiro .Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls, Harvey Ehiogu replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .
78.18
Harvey Ehiogu makes a beautiful solo run. Harvey Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Amedeo Grossi but he's offside!
79.22
Harvey Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi lofts in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.38
Harvey Ehiogu makes an attacking run forward. Harvey Ehiogu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Le Tissier.
84.01
With great vision, Harvey Ehiogu picks a pass forward to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Charlton Athletic

Plymouth Argyle
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
29.3%
50.7%
20%

Scorers
Andre Semedo 53
Renato De Sole 79
Amedeo Grossi 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Amedeo Grossi of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Darren Byrne (GK)
6
2.Norman Le Tissier (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Andy Finney (DEF)
6
4.Carlton Southgate (DEF)
6
5.Titus Blake (DEF)
6
6.Duarte Loureiro (MID)
7
7.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
6
8.Eddie Riggott (MID)
7
9.Bill Riggott (ATT)
7
10.Fredrik Watson (ATT)
6
11.Andre Semedo (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Des Atherton (MID)
6
13.Paul Wiltord (MID)
6
14.Carl Ehiogu (GK)
0

1.Ronnie Huckerby (GK)
6
2.Paolo Mccann (DEF)
6
3.Stan Pearce (DEF)
6
4.Robert Formon (DEF)
6
5.Rio Blake (MID)
6
6.Andy Gemmill (MID)
7
7.Les Huckerby (MID)
7
8.Stan Nicholls (MID)
6
9.Amedeo Grossi (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Renato De Sole (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Robert Lampard (ATT)
7
 
12.Mick Middleton (GK)
6
13.Harvey Ehiogu (ATT)
7
14.Ross White (ATT)
6