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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 4,511 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.


0.00
Charlton Athletic start the match!
3.33
Harry Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Greaves rushes past Simon Shilton! Shaun Greaves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.44
Warren Taylor makes a probing pass to Shaun Greaves. Shaun Greaves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tommy Granville who gathers it comfortably.
10.25
Warren Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Stewart. Marvin Stewart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tommy Granville manages to gather it comfortably.
15.50
Simon Shilton flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Loureiro who takes it down. Sergio Loureiro sees Duncan Henry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Henry hits a low pass to Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.37
Frank Stuart flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Greaves. Shaun Greaves shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
20.26
Scott Atherton catches Marvin Stewart on the ankles. Scott Atherton is given a warning by the referee! Marvin Stewart runs off the knock.
21.41
John Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Stuart. Frank Stuart flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Greaves who takes it down. Shaun Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Hughes. Danny Hughes flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
24.38
With a delightful solo run, Titus Jacobs stretches the opposition's defence. Titus Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.45
Titus Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock plays a one-two with Duncan Henry and rushes in on goal... Lomano Flintlock takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
32.54
Titus Jacobs sees a break and surges forward. Titus Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.44
Titus Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Stuart.
38.30
Titus Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
40.05
Stephane Ferraresi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Henry controls it well on his chest. Duncan Henry finds some space and shoots from distance but Kemal Kahn reads it well. Superb keeping!
44.43
Frank Stuart flicks a high ball forward to Danny Hughes who takes it down. Danny Hughes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic have changed their lineup with Glynn Hughes replacing Shaun Greaves. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. The Charlton Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Blackpool kick off!
47.37
Frank Stuart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tommy Granville who gathers it comfortably.
48.23
Danny Grant clumsily knocks into Duncan Henry. Danny Grant is warned by the referee! Duncan Henry runs off the knock.
53.50
Sergio Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Stuart.
54.23
Scott Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kemal Kahn who gathers it comfortably.
55.25
With fabulous vision, Warren Taylor laces a weighted ball forward to Marvin Stewart. Marvin Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
59.00
Simon Shilton threads a neat ball through to Titus Jacobs. Titus Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Flintlock. Lomano Flintlock is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.28
Charlton Athletic have made a substitution with Alistair Moffat replacing Frank Stuart .
65.08
Scott Atherton comes in with a late challenge on Danny Hughes. The referee warns Scott Atherton again to calm down! Danny Hughes runs off the knock.
65.08
Free kick to Charlton Athletic just outside the area...
68.34
Marvin Stewart takes a stuttering run up and tries an ambitious curling shot. The ball takes an enormous swing through the air towards the top corner. It's there! Tommy Granville has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.47
Warren Taylor threads a neat ball through to Danny Hughes. With great vision, Danny Hughes plays the ball forward to Marvin Stewart who has made a great run into the box. Marvin Stewart shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
73.39
Warren Taylor threads a neat ball through to Danny Hughes. Danny Hughes shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.31
Warren Taylor passes the ball forward to Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Danny Hughes. Danny Hughes makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tommy Granville with no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
77.31
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Gemmell replacing Stanislas Capron, Achille Jörgensen replacing Titus Jacobs and Kevin Froggatt replacing Lomano Flintlock .
79.54
Warren Taylor threads the ball through to Marvin Stewart. Marvin Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
84.24
Scott Atherton passes the ball forward to Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls makes a simple pass to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.41
With a delightful solo run, Achille Jörgensen stretches the opposition's defence. Achille Jörgensen knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Kemal Kahn reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
Alistair Moffat hacks Sergio Loureiro from behind! Alistair Moffat is shown the yellow card! Sergio Loureiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.8333333333333 vs 54.1666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 23.61%, Midfield: 44.44%, Away team third: 31.94%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Hughes of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Kemal Kahn (GK)
7
2. Nigel Stuart (DEF)
6
3. John Cooper (DEF)
6
4. Danny Grant (DEF)
5
6
6. Harry Barrett (MID)
6
7. Frank Stuart (MID)
7
8. Warren Taylor (MID)
8
9. Danny Hughes (ATT)
8
10. Shaun Greaves (ATT)
7
11. Marvin Stewart (ATT)
6

12. Glynn Hughes (ATT)
7
13. Alistair Moffat (ATT)
5
14. Seth Smith (ATT)
0

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

12. Kevin Gemmell (MID)
6
14. Kevin Froggatt (MID)
6