South Coast Stalemate Again
Looking at the results of Saints v. Charlton games in today's programme, it should perhaps be no surprise that today's game finished 0-0, writes guest reporter Daisy the Saint. It was the third time in the last six fixtures between the two clubs that has ended goalless on the south coast. The entertainment value was unfortunately on a par with the previous meeting between the two sides back in September, although the Addicks present must be wondering how they failed to score.
The game kicked off with a very bright sun shining into the eys of the Charlton defence. The first notable attempt on goal came when Matt Holland turned and fired a left foot shot at goal that was deflected for the first of several Charlton corners. The impressive Jerome Thomas then went past two defenders who were left standing but his drive was put out for another corner.
The Charlton pressure continued and Shaun Bartlett found himself totally unmarked ten yards out before sending a looping header in to Niemo's bar. Despite appearing to be five yards offside there was no flag and play continued. Hreidarsson was unluckly not to put the Addicks 1-0 up when his header went inches wide of the post. A fierce drive by Murphy went off a Saints defender for yet another corner to Charlton.
The half hour mark had been reached before Saints gained their first corner and as half time approached Kiely did well to save at his near post. Saints almost went in front when Matt Oakley, playing his first game in over a year due to injury, sent a low drive through a crowded penalty area and just past Dean Kiely's left hand post.
HT: Saints 0, Addicks 0
The second half began with Charlton pressing forward again as they had done for much of the first half. A high ball in the area fell kindly for Rommedahl whose powerful volley from an acute angle was well saved by Niemi. Jerome Thomas continued to cause problems down the Saints' right and it was only a rugby tackle that stopped him from a free run on goal. Referee Steve Dunn did not even brandish a yellow card when reds have been given for less, much to the relief of the home fans.
On 73 minutes James Beattie was replaced and it could be his last appearance in a Saints shirt at St Marys, although it seems more likely he'll end up on Merseyside or Tyneside rather than at The Valley of the rumours are to believed.
As the game drew to a close Dean Kiely made a clearance from a back pass that has potential for ending up on the 'Taxi' section of Soccer AM next Saturday.
The final whistle brought some booing from the home fans but it's the 1500 or so Addicks preesnt who should perhaps feel more aggrieved that they weren't returning home with all three points.
FT: Saints 0, Addicks 0
The atmosphere throughout the game was strangely subdued and both sets of fans were rather quiet apart from a small group of Charlton fans at the back of their section who stood throughout the game and at one point sounded like they were singing a song about a parrot. The game itself didn't exactly fire the fans up so it's perhaps no surprise the atmosphere was lacking.
If guest felines are permitted to award Silver Bones then Jerome Thomas gets today's vote for his pace and trickery that caused the Saints defence problems throughout the game.
Today's game was apparently the 50th league meeting between the two clubs but unless Saints get their act together soon the 51st could be a few years away ...
The game kicked off with a very bright sun shining into the eys of the Charlton defence. The first notable attempt on goal came when Matt Holland turned and fired a left foot shot at goal that was deflected for the first of several Charlton corners. The impressive Jerome Thomas then went past two defenders who were left standing but his drive was put out for another corner.
The Charlton pressure continued and Shaun Bartlett found himself totally unmarked ten yards out before sending a looping header in to Niemo's bar. Despite appearing to be five yards offside there was no flag and play continued. Hreidarsson was unluckly not to put the Addicks 1-0 up when his header went inches wide of the post. A fierce drive by Murphy went off a Saints defender for yet another corner to Charlton.
The half hour mark had been reached before Saints gained their first corner and as half time approached Kiely did well to save at his near post. Saints almost went in front when Matt Oakley, playing his first game in over a year due to injury, sent a low drive through a crowded penalty area and just past Dean Kiely's left hand post.
HT: Saints 0, Addicks 0
The second half began with Charlton pressing forward again as they had done for much of the first half. A high ball in the area fell kindly for Rommedahl whose powerful volley from an acute angle was well saved by Niemi. Jerome Thomas continued to cause problems down the Saints' right and it was only a rugby tackle that stopped him from a free run on goal. Referee Steve Dunn did not even brandish a yellow card when reds have been given for less, much to the relief of the home fans.
On 73 minutes James Beattie was replaced and it could be his last appearance in a Saints shirt at St Marys, although it seems more likely he'll end up on Merseyside or Tyneside rather than at The Valley of the rumours are to believed.
As the game drew to a close Dean Kiely made a clearance from a back pass that has potential for ending up on the 'Taxi' section of Soccer AM next Saturday.
The final whistle brought some booing from the home fans but it's the 1500 or so Addicks preesnt who should perhaps feel more aggrieved that they weren't returning home with all three points.
FT: Saints 0, Addicks 0
The atmosphere throughout the game was strangely subdued and both sets of fans were rather quiet apart from a small group of Charlton fans at the back of their section who stood throughout the game and at one point sounded like they were singing a song about a parrot. The game itself didn't exactly fire the fans up so it's perhaps no surprise the atmosphere was lacking.
If guest felines are permitted to award Silver Bones then Jerome Thomas gets today's vote for his pace and trickery that caused the Saints defence problems throughout the game.
Today's game was apparently the 50th league meeting between the two clubs but unless Saints get their act together soon the 51st could be a few years away ...
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