Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Burnley. A crowd of 9,493 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Charlton Athletic and Burnley are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Charlton Athletic get the match underway!
4.58
Eric Zick barges into Frank Lowe. Eric Zick is warned by the referee! Frank Lowe runs off the knock.
10.45
Alexander Lee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Richards. Glynn Richards brings the ball forward. Glynn Richards knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Patterson.
18.21
Glynn Richards decides to run forward with the ball. Glynn Richards lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Riza. Sol Riza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.31
Peter Insley makes a probing pass to David Edworthy. David Edworthy knocks the ball forward to Richard Henry. Richard Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Potts.
32.11
Glynn Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Riza. Sol Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frank Lowe!
38.48
Peter Insley knocks the ball forward to Mick Kanu. Mick Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Henry. Richard Henry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Lamberto Balli had no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
42.28
Robert Philips passes the ball forward to Richard Henry. Richard Henry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Bower.
44.33
Carl Carrick threads the ball through to Richard Henry. Richard Henry goes all the way! Richard Henry shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Burnley kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Julian Bramble advances with the ball. Julian Bramble sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.04
Francisco Guerrero knocks the ball forward to Glynn Richards. Glynn Richards advances with the ball. Glynn Richards whips in a cross ball towards Sol Riza. Sol Riza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sol Riza!
54.13
Tony Bower makes a simple pass to Glynn Richards. Glynn Richards threads the ball through to Sol Riza. Sol Riza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aziz Ajas who gathers it comfortably.
66.45
Carl Carrick threads the ball through to Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.08
Robert Philips makes a simple pass to Richard Henry. Richard Henry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.37
Robert Philips knocks the ball forward to Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera whips in a cross ball towards Richard Henry. Richard Henry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Henry!
75.08
Julian Bramble surges forward with the ball. Julian Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Aziz Ajas easily smothers it!
81.38
Mick Kanu takes it forward alone. Mick Kanu shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.56
Dale Shields makes a probing pass to Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Zick.
87.23
Francisco Guerrero hacks Marcos Helguera from behind! Francisco Guerrero is warned by the referee! Marcos Helguera runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Richard Henry of Burnley
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
29.7%
45.9%
24.3%

Scorers