Match Report
| Charlton Athletic | Charlton Athletic |  |  | Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Norman Smith | N. Smith |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Sol Collymore | S. Collymore | |||||||||
| Chris Grantt | C. Grantt | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Teddy Jack | T. Jack | |||||||||
| Anthony Jess | A. Jess | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Dennis Gerrard | D. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Gavin Stamp | G. Stamp | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Max Boateng | M. Boateng | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Wright | N. Wright | | 66 | M | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Carl Brooking | C. Brooking | |||||||||
| Emile Peckham | E. Peckham | | 64 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 72 | | Neil Palmer | N. Palmer | ||||||||
| Roberto Berretta | R. Berretta |  | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Noel Scholes | N. Scholes | |||||||||
| David Marshall | D. Marshall | | 48 | M | | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Jody Ripley | J. Ripley | ||||||||
| Glynn Powell | G. Powell | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 50 | | Norman Johnson | N. Johnson | |||||||||
| Franois Biancalani | F. Biancalani |  | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Aldo Olivi | A. Olivi | |||||||||
| Wes Beckham | W. Beckham | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Craig Keane | C. Keane | |||||||||
| Chris Davies | C. Davies | | 56 | D | | 12 | | A | 64 | | Giuseppe Borios | G. Borios | |||||||||
| Luke Lloyd | L. Lloyd | | 54 | A | | 13 | | D | 57 | | James Milburn | J. Milburn | |||||||||
| Kelvin Brown | K. Brown | | 54 | G | | 14 | | D | 56 | | Darius Salmon | D. Salmon | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,977 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Bridges.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Bridges.
0.00
0-0Charlton Athletic start the match!
2.19
1-0Gavin Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Emile Peckham collects the pass. Emile Peckham makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Wright. Nwankwo Wright whips in a cross ball towards Franois Biancalani. Franois Biancalani knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Sol Collymore had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
6.50
1-0Jody Ripley makes a probing pass to Noel Scholes. Noel Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Jess.
10.57
1-0Wes Beckham knocks the ball forward to Emile Peckham. Emile Peckham shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
12.11
Dennis Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Craig Keane collects the pass. Craig Keane flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Olivi comfortably collects the pass. Aldo Olivi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
16.30
Roberto Berretta passes the ball forward to Wes Beckham. Wes Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
18.30
From the throw-in, Aldo Olivi picks out Jody Ripley. Jody Ripley threads the ball through to Craig Keane. Craig Keane whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi whips the ball goalwards with his head. Norman Smith is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.08
Norman Johnson knocks the ball forward to Jody Ripley. Jody Ripley knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. With a superhuman jump, Aldo Olivi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.40
Anthony Jess threads a neat ball through to Franois Biancalani. Franois Biancalani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Gerrard.
30.35
Roberto Berretta flicks a high ball forward to Franois Biancalani who takes it down. Franois Biancalani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
32.01
Craig Keane advances with the ball. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Stamp.
34.40
Jody Ripley plays the ball forward to Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Aldo Olivi scores for Crewe Alexandra!! The crowd cheers as the Italian celebrates his hattrick!
38.36
Noel Scholes flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Keane. Craig Keane shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
39.19
1-3Dennis Gerrard sees Norman Johnson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Craig Keane who brings the ball under control. Craig Keane shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
40.44
Jody Ripley passes the ball forward to Craig Keane. Craig Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Smith who gathers it comfortably.
42.58
Neil Palmer decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane makes a looping header on goal. Norman Smith comfortably punches it away to safety.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic have changed their lineup with Luke Lloyd replacing Nwankwo Wright. Crewe Alexandra appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
47.20
Carl Brooking sees Jody Ripley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jody Ripley chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Keane. Craig Keane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Norman Smith has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.51
Neil Palmer hits a low pass to Craig Keane. Craig Keane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Norman Smith as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
53.44
1-4Neil Palmer takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Roberto Berretta chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
59.12
Noel Scholes threads a neat ball through to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson plays a quick one-two with Craig Keane and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Norman Johnson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.47
1-5Max Boateng catches Emile Peckham on the ankles. The referee brings Max Boateng to one side and gives him a warning! Emile Peckham runs off the knock.
67.17
1-5Anthony Jess comes in with a late challenge on Aldo Olivi. Anthony Jess is shown the yellow card! Aldo Olivi stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.03
Luke Lloyd makes an attacking run forward. Luke Lloyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Boateng.
75.24
Luke Lloyd hits a low pass to Glynn Powell. Glynn Powell whips in a cross ball towards Emile Peckham. Emile Peckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.31
Jody Ripley sees a break and surges forward. Jody Ripley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Grantt.
78.54
With a delightful solo run, Emile Peckham stretches the opposition's defence. Emile Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Powell. Glynn Powell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.33
Max Boateng kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer flicks a high pass forward to Norman Johnson who brings the ball under control. Norman Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Craig Keane. Craig Keane gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
87.34
Norman Johnson threads a neat ball through to Aldo Olivi. Aldo Olivi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Grantt.
89.47
1-5Crewe Alexandra are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
Jody Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Norman Smith. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Franois Biancalani 2 | Aldo Olivi 18, 24, 34 Craig Keane 47 Norman Johnson 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Norman Smith (GK)
6
2. Chris Grantt (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Jess (DEF)
5
4. Gavin Stamp (DEF)
6
5. Nwankwo Wright (MID)
6
6. Emile Peckham (MID)
6
7. Roberto Berretta (MID)
6
8. David Marshall (MID)
6
9. Glynn Powell (ATT)
6
10. Franois Biancalani (ATT)
7
11. Wes Beckham (ATT)
6
12. Chris Davies (DEF)
0
13. Luke Lloyd (ATT)
6
14. Kelvin Brown (GK)
0
1. Sol Collymore (GK)
6
2. Teddy Jack (DEF)
6
3. Dennis Gerrard (DEF)
6
4. Max Boateng (DEF)
6
5. Carl Brooking (DEF)
6
6. Neil Palmer (MID)
6
7. Noel Scholes (MID)
6
8. Jody Ripley (MID)
7
9. Norman Johnson (MID)
7
10. Aldo Olivi (ATT)
9
11. Craig Keane (ATT)
9
12. Giuseppe Borios (ATT)
0
13. James Milburn (DEF)
0
14. Darius Salmon (DEF)
0