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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 4,640 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Pallister.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
2.31
Sergio Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Noel Heskey who brings the ball under control. Noel Heskey shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
9.04
Frank Stuart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Moffat. Alistair Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Greaves. Shaun Greaves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.30
Sergio Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Flintlock controls it well on his chest. Lomano Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.12
Harry Barrett laces a through ball forward to Shaun Greaves. Shaun Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.20
Stanislas Capron laces a weighted ball forward to Titus Jacobs. Titus Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey skips past John Cooper! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Noel Heskey provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
22.05
Titus Jacobs hacks Harry Barrett from behind! The referee calls over Titus Jacobs and warns him to calm down! Harry Barrett runs off the knock.
26.34
Warren Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Greaves. Shaun Greaves knocks the ball forward to Glynn Hughes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.20
With some swift thinking, Warren Taylor plays the ball forward to Alistair Moffat. Alistair Moffat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Shilton.
30.41
Bill Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Kemal Kahn had no chance!! Goal for Blackpool!
33.56
Sergio Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Noel Heskey controls it well on his chest. Noel Heskey tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
36.40
With some swift thinking, Ledley Nicholls plays the ball forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Stuart.
38.24
Ledley Nicholls darts forward. Ledley Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. With a superhuman jump, Noel Heskey connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Kemal Kahn gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.54
Scott Atherton passes the ball forward to Titus Jacobs. Titus Jacobs makes a probing pass to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock makes a convincing header. Kemal Kahn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.40
John Cooper punts the ball hopefully upfield. Glynn Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Greaves. Shaun Greaves whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic have changed their lineup with Marvin Stewart replacing Glynn Hughes. The Charlton Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Blackpool kick off and get the second half underway!
51.51
Ledley Nicholls threads the ball through to Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Johnson.
53.19
Bill Williamson threads a neat ball through to Titus Jacobs. Titus Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
54.26
Bill Williamson kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Jacobs. Titus Jacobs makes an attacking run forward. Titus Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
55.14
Frank Stuart comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Loureiro. The referee calls over Frank Stuart and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Loureiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.11
John Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Harry Barrett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harry Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Stewart controls it well on his chest. Marvin Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Shilton.
60.00
Charlton Athletic have made a substitution with Seth Smith replacing Frank Stuart .
63.03
Nigel Stuart chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Barrett. Harry Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Greaves. Shaun Greaves plays a one-two with Marvin Stewart and advances towards the goal... Shaun Greaves cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
66.46
Titus Jacobs changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Titus Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.27
Ledley Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Mick Johnson blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
77.42
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Gemmell replacing Stanislas Capron, Achille Jörgensen replacing Titus Jacobs and Stephane Ferraresi replacing Noel Heskey .
79.34
Simon Shilton kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
84.25
Scott Atherton passes the ball forward to Achille Jörgensen. Achille Jörgensen passes the ball forward to Stephane Ferraresi. Stephane Ferraresi makes a simple pass, allowing Duncan Henry to run into the box. Some good footwork from Duncan Henry provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 67.1052631578947 vs 32.8947368421053
Play Area
Home team third: 31.58%, Midfield: 43.42%, Away team third: 25.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lomano Flintlock of Blackpool

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Simon Shilton (DEF)
7
7
6
8
6
8. Titus Jacobs (MID)
7
9. Noel Heskey (ATT)
7
9
11. Duncan Henry (ATT)
8

12. Kevin Gemmell (MID)
6

1. Kemal Kahn (GK)
7
2. Nigel Stuart (DEF)
6
3. John Cooper (DEF)
6
4. Danny Grant (DEF)
6
5. Mick Johnson (DEF)
6
6. Harry Barrett (MID)
6
7. Frank Stuart (MID)
5
8. Warren Taylor (MID)
6
9. Shaun Greaves (ATT)
6
10. Glynn Hughes (ATT)
6
11. Alistair Moffat (ATT)
6

12. Marvin Stewart (ATT)
6
13. Seth Smith (ATT)
6