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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 9,592 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Charlton Athletic kicking off!
10.35
Eoin Kitson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Dyer.
12.19
Brian Dyer passes the ball forward to Gabriel Debeve. Gabriel Debeve makes a simple pass to Wouter Koevermans. Wouter Koevermans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.53
Ashley Marshall flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Reuser. Sieb Reuser knocks the ball forward to Ruel Mercer. Ruel Mercer shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
22.10
Eoin Kitson threads the ball through to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Rio Finney has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.48
Ashley Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Reuser. Sieb Reuser chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Mercer. Ruel Mercer lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rio Finney is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.18
Ashley Marshall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Kitson. Eoin Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Dyer.
33.41
Samir Schäfer makes a simple pass to Wouter Koevermans. Wouter Koevermans lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Adrian Hitchcock!
34.39
Samir Schäfer passes the ball forward to Des Froggatt. Des Froggatt knocks the ball forward to Wouter Koevermans but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.53
Chris Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Wouter Koevermans. Wouter Koevermans knocks in a cross ball towards Des Froggatt. Des Froggatt powers a header at goal. Adrian Hitchcock easily picks it out of the air!
39.10
Gilles Vassell knocks the ball forward to Samir Schäfer. Samir Schäfer kicks a strong pass forward to Des Froggatt. Des Froggatt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Matt Milburn catches Des Froggatt on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Milburn and shows him a yellow card! Des Froggatt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Huddersfield Town start the second half!
49.41
Charlton Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Huddersfield Town's defence.
51.37
Gabriel Debeve makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Adrian Hitchcock!
54.22
Gilles Vassell makes a simple pass to Nick Ball. Nick Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Des Froggatt. Des Froggatt lofts in a cross ball towards Wouter Koevermans. Wouter Koevermans heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.21
Chris Gascoigne threads the ball through to Wouter Koevermans. Wouter Koevermans shoots from distance. Adrian Hitchcock is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.17
Eoin Kitson passes the ball forward to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.29
Matt Milburn barges into Wouter Koevermans. Matt Milburn is given a warning by the referee! Wouter Koevermans hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.18
Eoin Kitson passes the ball forward to Ruel Mercer. Ruel Mercer lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Rio Finney manages to keep it out.
73.26
Sieb Reuser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Kirkland.
79.50
Harry Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Vassell.
89.43
Gabriel Debeve comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Kitson. Gabriel Debeve is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Kitson runs off the knock.
90.00
Simon Mortensen takes it forward alone. Simon Mortensen passes the ball forward to Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rio Finney is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ian Winterburn of Huddersfield Town

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.25 vs 48.75
Play Area
Home team third: 26.25%, Midfield: 45.00%, Away team third: 28.75%