Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 19,378 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
0-1Abel Valente threads a neat ball through to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane advances inside the box! Michael Sadane looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Facundo Negron is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.55
0-1Richard Lisbie hacks Andy Britton from behind! Richard Lisbie is shown the yellow card! Andy Britton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.26
0-1Ledley Grant knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Britton. Andy Britton brings the ball forward. Andy Britton shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Alexander Regnault manages to gather it effortlessly.
12.22
0-1With some swift thinking, Andy Britton plays the ball forward to Craig Wetherall. Craig Wetherall rushes past Raffaele Bellini! Craig Wetherall shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
16.17
0-1Ledley Grant makes a beautiful solo run. Ledley Grant sees space and advances. Ledley Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Thirlwell but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.29
0-1Jonathan Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Jacobs. Alun Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Matteo. Ledley Grant hacks Stephen Matteo from behind! Penalty not given!!
24.24
0-1Wayne Mike threads a neat ball through to Craig Wetherall. Craig Wetherall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raffaele Bellini.
26.52
Richard Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Matteo controls it well on his chest. Stephen Matteo advances inside the box! Stephen Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.29
Andy Britton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Britton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.14
David Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie advances with the ball. Richard Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Negron who gathers it comfortably.
34.39
Jonathan Salmon surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Salmon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Facundo Negron manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.27
Wayne Mike threads the ball through to Peter Thirlwell. Peter Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Wetherall. Craig Wetherall directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half. The Charlton Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
0-1Matt Plowright catches Michael Sadane on the ankles. The referee brings Matt Plowright to one side and gives him a warning! Michael Sadane runs off the knock.
48.15
Jonathan Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Facundo Negron didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
49.45
Stephen Bramble knocks the ball forward to Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Plowright.
51.21
Nicky Wise flicks a high pass forward to Titus Cutler who brings the ball under control. Titus Cutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Bramble.
54.25
Nicky Wise flicks a high pass forward to Peter Thirlwell who brings the ball under control. Peter Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.50
0-1Charlton Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Sunderland have made a substitution with Kevin Marshall replacing Jonathan Salmon .
66.01
0-1Michael Sadane barges into Malcolm Plowright. The referee warns Michael Sadane to calm down! Malcolm Plowright grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.17
David Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Francke. Sven Francke threads a neat ball through to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane puts a great ball through. Alun Jacobs runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.41
Sven Francke threads a neat ball through to Alun Jacobs. Alun Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.16
With intelligent vision, Nicky Wise laces a through ball forward to Craig Wetherall. Craig Wetherall knocks the ball forward to Peter Thirlwell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.56
Raffaele Bellini barges into Titus Cutler. Raffaele Bellini is shown the yellow card! Titus Cutler stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.26
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Rio Salako replacing Sven Francke and Stanley Cole replacing Michael Sadane .
79.47
Kevin Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Alun Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Alun Jacobs rushes past Moustapha Abdellaoui! Alun Jacobs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.50
Wayne Mike knocks the ball forward to Peter Thirlwell. Peter Thirlwell plays a one-two with Titus Cutler and advances towards the goal... Peter Thirlwell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Alexander Regnault.
85.10
0-2Corner kick to Charlton Athletic. Wayne Mike chips it out wide. Alun Jacobs chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
87.11
Kevin Marshall advances with the ball. Kevin Marshall knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Jacobs. Alun Jacobs shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alun Jacobs!
90.00
Andy Britton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Wetherall. Craig Wetherall lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. With a superhuman jump, Titus Cutler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Alexander Regnault had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
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
| Titus Cutler 90 | Michael Sadane 2 Alun Jacobs 79, 87 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Facundo Negron (GK)
6
2. Malcolm Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Ledley Grant (DEF)
6
4. Moustapha Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
5. Matt Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Andy Britton (MID)
7
7. Wayne Mike (MID)
6
8. Nicky Wise (MID)
6
9. Peter Thirlwell (ATT)
6
10. Titus Cutler (ATT)
7
11. Craig Wetherall (ATT)
7
12. Ugo Holloway (MID)
0
13. Duncan Hapgood (ATT)
0
14. Craig Lisbie (ATT)
0
1. Alexander Regnault (GK)
6
2. Stephen Bramble (DEF)
6
3. David Joseph (DEF)
6
4. Raffaele Bellini (DEF)
5
5. Abel Valente (MID)
7
6. Jonathan Salmon (MID)
7
7. Richard Lisbie (MID)
6
8. Sven Francke (MID)
6
9. Stephen Matteo (ATT)
6
10. Michael Sadane (ATT)
8
11. Alun Jacobs (ATT)
9
12. Kevin Marshall (MID)
8
13. Rio Salako (MID)
6
14. Stanley Cole (ATT)
6