Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,954 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Charlton Athletic get the match underway!
14.12
Wayne Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm James. Malcolm James goes all the way! Malcolm James shoots from just inside the box. Lamberto Balli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.56
Don Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Galli who gathers it comfortably.
34.15
Julian Bramble makes a simple pass to Sol Riza. Sol Riza knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Neil Galli had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
39.02
Frank Lowe clumsily knocks into John Mann. Frank Lowe is warned by the referee! John Mann stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.47
George Kahn hacks Julian Bramble from behind! George Kahn is shown the yellow card! Julian Bramble hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.43
Charlton Athletic are easily keeping Manchester City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
44.17
Julian Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
49.25
Wayne Thompson advances with the ball. Wayne Thompson shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.21
Paolo Jack hacks Sol Riza from behind! The referee calls over Paolo Jack and shows him a yellow card! Sol Riza stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.06
Don Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Riza. Sol Riza shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.12
Don Morton clumsily knocks into Valerio Petrachi. Don Morton is shown the yellow card! Valerio Petrachi runs off the knock.
71.32
George Kahn kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.34
Don Morton makes a probing pass to Sol Riza. Sol Riza shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.17
George Kahn comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Guerrero. George Kahn is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Francisco Guerrero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Malcolm James of Manchester City
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
19.4%
52.8%
27.8%