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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play Rochdale in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
6.01
Adam Lumsdon decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Anderton. Marvin Anderton heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Johann Guyot.
8.48
Adam Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Dale Byrne. Dale Byrne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Davies.
14.35
Billy Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Carlton. Stuart Carlton goes all the way! Stuart Carlton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.12
Martin Armstrong kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Shields. Dean Shields shoots from 20 yards. Gary Rankin easily smothers it.
30.57
Damir Duchesne passes the ball forward to Stuart Carlton. Stuart Carlton knocks the ball forward to Dean Shields but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.06
Adam Lumsdon barges into Billy Walker. Adam Lumsdon is warned by the referee! Billy Walker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.28
Scott Oakes threads the ball through to Stuart Carlton. Stuart Carlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gary Rankin manages to gather it comfortably.
38.53
Ruel Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Adams. Daniel Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Byrne. Dale Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Anderton. Marvin Anderton heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off!
54.03
Scott Oakes sees space and advances. Scott Oakes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gary Rankin easily smothers it!
65.09
Billy Serrant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Lumsdon. Adam Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Lindner. Paul Lindner lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Anderton. Marvin Anderton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.10
Graham Carrick makes a probing pass to Dale Byrne. Dale Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Anderton. Marvin Anderton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Johann Guyot is on top of it.
75.59
Graham Carrick makes a probing pass to Paul Lindner. Paul Lindner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Mike.
77.52
Billy Serrant chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Carrick. Graham Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Lindner. Paul Lindner whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Anderton. Marvin Anderton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Johann Guyot manages to keep it out.
78.17
Robert Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damir Duchesne. Damir Duchesne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Shields. Dean Shields knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Serrant.
83.33
Daniel Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Anderton. Marvin Anderton finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.16
Jason Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Armstrong. Martin Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Shields. Dean Shields sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gary Rankin!
89.44
Robert Davies passes the ball forward to Billy Walker. Billy Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Shields. Dean Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Carlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Carlton of Charlton Athletic

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 5 vs 3
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 1 vs 1
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 4 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56 vs 44
Play Area
Home team third: 24.00%, Midfield: 50.67%, Away team third: 25.33%