Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 20,132 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester United get the match underway!
8.03
0-0Georg Riegler kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Meyer.
15.19
0-0Carlos Ibarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Fortune. Graham Fortune controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.35
0-0Georg Riegler hacks Simon Bridge from behind! Georg Riegler is shown the yellow card! Simon Bridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.23
0-0Aaron Thirlwell catches Julian Velasco on the ankles. The referee calls over Aaron Thirlwell and warns him to calm down! Julian Velasco runs off the knock.
26.44
0-0Modeste Ipoua chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Alonso plays a perfect one-two with Arthur Goodwin and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Alonso shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Stefaan Coppens is on top of it.
33.59
0-1Gabriel Alonso passes the ball forward to Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tomislav Zilic!
36.11
Jason Bridges makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Bridges makes a simple pass to Graham Fortune. Graham Fortune goes all the way! Graham Fortune shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graham Fortune!
39.14
Gabriel Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Goodwin. Arthur Goodwin flicks the ball with his head. Stefaan Coppens easily picks it out of the air!
42.55
Simon Bridge chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Wright. Stuart Wright passes the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Modeste Ipoua.
44.04
Scott Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Simo Stegar. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simo Stegar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off the second half!
48.34
Gabriel Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic makes a probing pass to Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.10
1-2Talal Elhamdaoui hits it upfield. Aaron Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Goodwin but he's offside!
55.55
Talal Elhamdaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Georg Riegler. Georg Riegler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Goodwin. Arthur Goodwin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
61.24
Morten Fredgaard chips the ball to his team mate, Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Goodwin. Arthur Goodwin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.55
Jose Molina makes a simple pass to Graham Fortune. Graham Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.29
Simo Stegar flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomislav Tomacic. Tomislav Tomacic kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Goodwin. Arthur Goodwin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.14
Stuart Wright passes the ball forward to Graham Fortune. Graham Fortune goes all the way! Graham Fortune makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Graham Fortune scores for Charlton Athletic!!
73.53
Georg Riegler threads the ball through to Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Goodwin. Arthur Goodwin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
75.20
Morten Fredgaard kicks a strong pass forward to Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aaron Thirlwell!
78.34
Morten Fredgaard passes the ball forward to Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Goodwin but he's offside!
89.57
Modeste Ipoua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomislav Tomacic. Tomislav Tomacic makes a simple pass to Arthur Goodwin. Arthur Goodwin goes all the way! Arthur Goodwin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Graham Fortune 36, 69 | Tomislav Zilic 34 Aaron Thirlwell 48, 75 Arthur Goodwin 61, 90 |