Stevenage edged out Charlton in a tight game with a flurry of yellow cards
Stevenage secured a 1-0 victory over Charlton at the Lamex Stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The game, part of the League One’s 8th round, was characterized by intense play with few clear scoring opportunities and a high number of yellow cards.
The first half was a goalless affair with limited chances for either side. The only notable event in the first half was the flurry of yellow cards: James Roberts and Dean Kemp of Stevenage were booked in the 34th and 36th minutes, respectively, while Diallougai Potts of Charlton received a yellow card in the 40th minute.
The second half started in similar fashion, with few clear scoring opportunities and a lot of fouls. The yellow cards continued to flow: Jake Edwards and Conor Coventry (Charlton) were cautioned in the 51st and 54th minutes, respectively. However, Stevenage broke the deadlock in the 67th minute through a goal from James Roberts, who capitalized on an assist from Jamie Reid.
The final stages of the game were marked by tension, with more fouls and bookings for both teams. Stevenage picked up two more yellow cards: Harry White in the 69th minute and Danny Phillips in the 90th minute. Charlton also received three yellow cards in the closing stages: Lewis Berry in the 90th minute, and Lucas Jones also in the 90th.
Despite the limited clear-cut chances, Stevenage secured the victory thanks to Roberts’ effectiveness and a greater aggression on the pitch, reflected in the statistics for fouls and cards. Charlton failed to react to the setback and ended the game feeling like they had missed an opportunity to add points to their tally.
Statistics:
Stevenage: 43% possession, 11 shots (3 on target, 3 off target), 12 corners, 14 fouls, 4 yellows, None reds
Charlton: 57% possession, 5 shots (1 on target, 3 off target), 6 corners, 9 fouls, 4 yellows, None reds
Substitutions stevenage: at minute 56 J. Reid came in and T. Simpson went out., at minute 57 J. Young came in and E. List went out., at minute 82 D. Phillips came in and D. Kemp went out., at minute 85 N. Freeman came in and J. Roberts went out., at minute 85 E. King came in and H. White went out.
Substitutions charlton: at minute 57 C. Aneke came in and M. Godden went out., at minute 75 L. Berry came in and D. Potts went out., at minute 75 M. Gillesphey came in and J. Edwards went out., at minute 88 T. Watson came in and D. Kanu went out., at minute 88 G. Docherty came in and K. Anderson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Stevenage
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