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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 4,216 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Huckerby.


0.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
2.11
Frank Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Greaves controls it well on his chest. Shaun Greaves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniele Rufus.
3.41
Gary Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Clapham collects the pass. Mervin Clapham makes a simple pass, allowing Eoin Merson to run into the box. Eoin Merson shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
8.08
Alberto Nunes threads the ball through to Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.49
Mervin Clapham clumsily knocks into Nigel Stuart. Mervin Clapham is warned by the referee! Nigel Stuart runs off the knock.
15.38
Harry Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Greaves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.58
Daniele Rufus knocks the ball forward to Gary Jackson. Gary Jackson sees a break and surges forward. Gary Jackson plays a one-two with Stephen Pallister and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gary Jackson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.01
Alberto Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Warren Taylor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.41
Frank Stuart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Greaves. Shaun Greaves advances inside the box! Shaun Greaves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
32.07
Danny Grant flicks a high pass forward to Harry Barrett who brings the ball under control. Harry Barrett surges forward with the ball. Harry Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Stewart. Marvin Stewart directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.45
Gary Jackson hits a low pass to Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.41
Frank Stuart surges forward with the ball. Frank Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Stewart. Marvin Stewart is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Danny Grant clumsily knocks into Eoin Merson. Danny Grant is shown the yellow card! Eoin Merson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off!
47.21
Warren Taylor sees Glynn Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Danny Hughes. Danny Hughes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
48.05
Nigel Stuart makes a simple pass to Frank Stuart. Frank Stuart threads a neat ball through to Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.46
Max Venus knocks the ball forward to Norman Black. Norman Black flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Mustoe.
60.52
Charlton Athletic have made a substitution with Alistair Moffat replacing Frank Stuart .
65.40
Fredrik Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Barrett. Harry Barrett passes the ball forward to Glynn Hughes. Glynn Hughes shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
66.39
Alberto Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Merson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Merson hits a low pass to Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.30
Danny Grant sees Warren Taylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Warren Taylor stretches the opposition's defence. Warren Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Danny Hughes. Danny Hughes flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.44
Warren Taylor sees Glynn Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Hughes shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.20
Warren Taylor darts forward. Warren Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Stewart. Marvin Stewart directs the ball goalwards with his head. Seth Sheringham didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.12
Del Thirlwell threads the ball through to Ivan Campbell. Ivan Campbell advances with the ball. Ivan Campbell threads the ball through to Mervin Clapham but he's offside!
83.34
Ivan Campbell makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Campbell makes a pass forward but Mervin Clapham is yards offside!
84.40
Harry Barrett hits a low pass to Marvin Stewart. Marvin Stewart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Rufus.
85.28
Alistair Moffat sees Danny Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Hughes finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.34
Del Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Nunes collects the pass. Alberto Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Clapham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 30.23%, Midfield: 43.02%, Away team third: 26.74%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Jackson of Queens Park Rangers

Match Ratings

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

12. Glynn Hughes (ATT)
6
13. Alistair Moffat (ATT)
6
14. Seth Smith (ATT)
0

2. Max Venus (DEF)
7
3. Del Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4. Daniele Rufus (DEF)
7
5. Alberto Nunes (MID)
6
6. Gary Jackson (MID)
9
7. Ivan Campbell (MID)
7
8. Norman Black (MID)
6
9. Eoin Merson (ATT)
9
10. Mervin Clapham (ATT)
7

12. Billy Bishop (GK)
0
13. David Beagrie (ATT)
0
14. Emile Swift (MID)
0