Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to AFC Wimbledon. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
0.00
0-0AFC Wimbledon start the match!
2.37
0-0Francois Benon flicks a high pass forward to Peter Newby who brings the ball under control. Peter Newby shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.04
Gavin Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.15
0-0Francois Benon flicks a high pass forward. Graham Hulme holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Hulme knocks in a cross ball towards Francois Benon. Francois Benon beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
8.38
0-0Josue Campos hacks Edward Adams from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edward Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.17
0-0Vincenzo Freund barges into Gavin Souness. The referee warns Vincenzo Freund to calm down! Gavin Souness gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.48
Gabriel Fernandez sees Vinicio E. Di Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vinicio E. Di Matteo shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.50
0-0Francois Benon flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Hulme. Graham Hulme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Chadwick but the linesman indicates offside!
20.48
0-0Adrian Gerrard makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Freund. Vincenzo Freund knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Chadwick. Duncan Chadwick plays a scrappy one-two with Vincenzo Freund and advances towards the goal... Duncan Chadwick comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but Gavin Souness blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
21.44
Josue Campos clumsily knocks into Stephen Naysmith. Josue Campos is warned by the referee! Stephen Naysmith carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.30
Graham Hulme flicks a high pass forward to Francois Benon who brings the ball under control. Francois Benon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.35
Joe Smithe threads the ball through to Graham Hulme. Graham Hulme knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Rankin. Niccolo Rankin plays a scrappy one-two with Vincenzo Freund and stumbles forward towards the goal... Niccolo Rankin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.49
0-0Francois Benon comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Naysmith. The referee calls over Francois Benon and warns him to calm down! Stephen Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.23
0-1Stephen Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.38
0-1Gavin Souness flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Naysmith who takes it down. Stephen Naysmith makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.11
With vision, Josue Campos plays the ball forward to Graham Hulme. Graham Hulme darts forward. Graham Hulme plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Newby and stumbles forward towards the goal... Graham Hulme cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Marcus Richards replacing Stephen Naysmith. The AFC Wimbledon players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
59.03
Josue Campos sees a break and surges forward. Josue Campos sees a break and surges forward. Josue Campos sees Niccolo Rankin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Rankin rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.10
1-1Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Regis Jurion replacing Graham Hulme and Magnus Johansson replacing Duncan Chadwick .
63.59
Shaun Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Graham Wilcox collects the pass. With vision, Graham Wilcox plays the ball forward to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.15
Adrian Gerrard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regis Jurion. Regis Jurion flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Freund holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Freund sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.49
Edward Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Richards. Marcus Richards plays the ball forward to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera shoots from distance. Edwin Moussa gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
85.43
Adrian Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Francois Benon. Francois Benon knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Regis Jurion is offside!
87.46
Gavin Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Richards. Marcus Richards flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Wise who takes it down. Gavin Wise plays a scrappy one-two with Vinicio E. Di Matteo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gavin Wise provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Edwin Moussa manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Hulme of Charlton Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Edwin Moussa (GK)
7
2. Joe Smithe (DEF)
6
3. Josue Campos (DEF)
6
4. Adrian Gerrard (DEF)
7
5. Edward Clarke (DEF)
6
6. Graham Hulme (MID)
9
7. Francois Benon (MID)
7
8. Vincenzo Freund (MID)
8
9. Duncan Chadwick (ATT)
6
10. Niccolo Rankin (ATT)
6
11. Peter Newby (ATT)
6
12. Simon Mendez (DEF)
0
13. Regis Jurion (MID)
7
14. Magnus Johansson (ATT)
6
1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
3. Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
6
4. Carl Seaman (DEF)
6
5. Graham Wilcox (MID)
6
6. Gavin Wise (MID)
6
7. Stephen Naysmith (MID)
9
8. Edward Adams (MID)
6
9. Gabriel Fernandez (ATT)
7
10. Vinicio E. Di Matteo (ATT)
6
11. Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT)
6
12. Adrian Thatcher (DEF)
0
13. Marcus Richards (MID)
6
14. Carlton Guppy (ATT)
0