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Match Report

Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Southend United. A crowd of 4,196 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Hendrie.


0.00
Southend United kick off!
2.12
Cristiano Antunes threads a neat ball through to Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nwankwo Woodgate scores for Southend United!!
6.21
Carlton Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Watson who brings the ball under control. Fredrik Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.19
Duarte Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Watson collects the pass. Fredrik Watson plays a quick one-two with Bill Riggott and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Watson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
9.39
Kemal Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Des Atherton. Des Atherton darts forward. Des Atherton plays a quick one-two with Bill Riggott and rushes in on goal... Des Atherton rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Scott Kirkland had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
18.53
Cristiano Antunes takes a long throw-in. Max Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence passes the ball forward to Jacob White. Some awkward footwork from Jacob White provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
24.09
Duarte Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Andre Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Semedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
26.13
Max Benjamin brings the ball forward. Max Benjamin threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jacob White. Jacob White shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.32
Max Benjamin surges forward with the ball. Max Benjamin shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.27
Mervin Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Julian Lawrence who takes it down. Julian Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Jacob White. Jacob White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.49
Eugenio Martinez threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Watson. Fredrik Watson cuts inside the box! Fredrik Watson shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Scott Kirkland.
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. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.44
Cristiano Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob White. Jacob White knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.51
Nigel Stone makes a simple pass to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes takes it forward alone. Cristiano Antunes skips past Kemal Vieira! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Cristiano Antunes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.52
Edward Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Antunes comfortably collects the pass. Cristiano Antunes hits a low pass to Nigel Milburn. Nigel Milburn makes a probing pass to Jacob White but he's offside!
54.51
Nigel Stone makes a probing pass to Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin makes a probing pass to Nigel Milburn. Nigel Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob White. Jacob White powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.11
Max Benjamin makes a run forward as Cristiano Antunes takes the throw-in. Max Benjamin skillfully chests the ball down. Max Benjamin chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate makes a probing pass to Jacob White but he's offside!
60.56
Southend United have made 2 substitutions with Darius Moncur replacing Max Benjamin and Henry Bould replacing Nwankwo Woodgate .
67.46
Julian Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Andy Finney. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Finney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.09
Cristiano Antunes makes a probing pass to Jacob White. Jacob White shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
71.24
Mervin Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes darts forward. Cristiano Antunes shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
75.50
Andre Semedo clumsily knocks into Edward Whelan. Andre Semedo is shown the yellow card! Edward Whelan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.56
Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Paul Wiltord replacing Bill Riggott and Carl Ehiogu replacing Duarte Loureiro .Southend United have made a substitution with Marvin Bowyer replacing Mervin Lloyd .
84.15
Darius Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lawrence collects the pass. Julian Lawrence makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nigel Milburn. Some silky footwork from Nigel Milburn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Carlton Southgate is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
89.06
Edward Whelan clumsily knocks into Andre Semedo. Edward Whelan is shown the yellow card! Andre Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 41.4285714285714 vs 58.5714285714286
Play Area
Home team third: 32.86%, Midfield: 40.00%, Away team third: 27.14%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Des Atherton of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Darren Byrne (GK)
6
3. Kemal Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Andy Finney (DEF)
6
6
8. Des Atherton (MID)
9
9. Bill Riggott (ATT)
6
10. Fredrik Watson (ATT)
7
11. Andre Semedo (ATT)
5

12. Paul Wiltord (MID)
6
13. Carl Ehiogu (GK)
6
14. Neil Copping (ATT)
0

6
3. Mervin Lloyd (DEF)
6
4. Edward Whelan (DEF)
5
5. Nigel Stone (DEF)
6
7. Max Benjamin (MID)
8
8. Nigel Milburn (ATT)
7
9. Jacob White (ATT)
8
8
11. Julian Lawrence (ATT)
7

12. Darius Moncur (GK)
6
13. Henry Bould (MID)
6
14. Marvin Bowyer (MID)
6