Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Charlton Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.
0.00
0-0Stockport County kick off the first half!
3.11
0-0Noel Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Halle who brings the ball under control. Steffen Halle lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.38
0-0Marco Laurent flicks a high pass forward. Harry Higginbotham collects the pass. Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Powell controls it well on his chest. Nigel Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Roberts.
6.15
Dion Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Mike. Wayne Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Celestine Kanu.
12.54
Marco Laurent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko sees Nigel Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Powell advances inside the box! Nigel Powell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.39
Dion Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Mike sees space and advances. Wayne Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.57
Wayne Mike makes a probing pass to Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Celestine Kanu.
21.37
Noel Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Mike. Wayne Mike knocks the ball forward to Peter Thirlwell. Peter Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.37
0-0Matthew Nyarko clumsily knocks into Ramon Haefliger. The referee calls over Matthew Nyarko and shows him a yellow card! Ramon Haefliger carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.54
0-0Marco Laurent threads a neat ball through to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Powell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Powell passes the ball forward to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna tries a spectacular strike. Facundo Negron gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
27.37
With vision, Oleg Clegg laces a weighted ball forward to Peter Thirlwell. Peter Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Celestine Kanu.
34.48
Harry Robson threads a neat ball through to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Facundo Negron manages to keep it out.
39.19
0-0Steffen Halle comes in with a late challenge on Marco Laurent. Steffen Halle is shown the yellow card! Marco Laurent stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.35
Wayne Mike threads a neat ball through to Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Robson.
42.33
Oleg Clegg makes a simple pass to Peter Thirlwell. Peter Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca makes a deft header. Stephane Scifo picks it out of the air!
45.00
Celestine Kanu flicks a high ball forward to Harry Higginbotham who takes it down. Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Wes Hitchcock controls it well on his chest. Wes Hitchcock shoots from distance but Facundo Negron is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic kick off!
47.47
0-0Nigel Powell catches Dion Roberts on the ankles. The referee brings Nigel Powell to one side and gives him a warning! Dion Roberts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.50
Pascal Cziommer sees Wes Hitchcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Hitchcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Facundo Negron manages to gather it.
51.12
1-0Matthew Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Zugna collects the pass. Cedric Zugna knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.13
Noel Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramon Haefliger. Ramon Haefliger knocks the ball forward to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Scifo who gathers it comfortably.
60.27
1-0Stockport County have made a substitution with Mark Schwarzer replacing Matthew Nyarko .
61.36
1-0Charlton Athletic are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
63.15
Harry Higginbotham hits a low pass to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Facundo Negron!
66.24
Ramon Haefliger sees space and advances. Ramon Haefliger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Stephane Scifo reads it well. Well saved!
67.36
Dion Roberts sees a break and surges forward. Dion Roberts threads a neat ball through to Steffen Halle. Steffen Halle finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
69.21
Mark Schwarzer hacks Ramon Haefliger from behind! Mark Schwarzer is shown the yellow card! Ramon Haefliger runs off the knock.
71.20
Ramon Haefliger sees Steffen Halle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Halle knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Thirlwell. Peter Thirlwell knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
72.18
Harry Robson runs forward with the ball. Harry Robson flicks a high ball forward to Cedric Zugna who takes it down. Cedric Zugna shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.06
Ramon Haefliger decides to run forward with the ball. Ramon Haefliger tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
77.59
1-0Charlton Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.37
Pascal Cziommer plays the ball forward to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Facundo Negron.
79.22
1-0Harry Higginbotham takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Peter Thirlwell chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
81.15
Mark Schwarzer threads the ball through to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.11
Wayne Mike barges into Pascal Cziommer. The referee warns Wayne Mike to calm down! Pascal Cziommer stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.31
Ramon Haefliger catches Harry Higginbotham on the ankles. Ramon Haefliger is given a warning by the referee! Harry Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Harry Robson flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Cziommer collects the pass. Pascal Cziommer sees Nigel Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Facundo Negron of Charlton Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
7
2. Celestine Kanu (DEF)
6
3. Marco Laurent (DEF)
7
4. Harry Robson (DEF)
7
5. Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6. Pascal Cziommer (MID)
6
7. Matthew Nyarko (MID)
6
8. Harry Higginbotham (MID)
7
9. Cedric Zugna (ATT)
8
10. Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
9
11. Nigel Powell (ATT)
7
12. Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
0
13. Mark Schwarzer (MID)
5
14. Niccolo Power (ATT)
0
1. Facundo Negron (GK)
9
2. Dion Roberts (DEF)
7
3. Bernd Sindelar (DEF)
6
4. Noel Ferdinand (DEF)
7
5. Oleg Clegg (MID)
6
6. Wayne Mike (MID)
7
7. Ramon Haefliger (MID)
8
8. Richard Milligan (MID)
6
9. Peter Thirlwell (ATT)
6
10. Stanley Mendonca (ATT)
6
11. Steffen Halle (ATT)
5
12. Henry Edghill (ATT)
0
13. Nicky Wise (MID)
0
14. Craig Wetherall (ATT)
0