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Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Reserves run continues

Charlton moved nearer the reserve championship with a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth,
reports Brian Cole.

Charlton claimed all 3 points thanks to 2 Jason Euell strikes in the second half.
The first half was evenly contested but it was Pompey that took the lead when Keene headed home after a good Portsmouth move. Charlton had not impressed and Kevin Lisbie failed to find the target on 3 seperate occasions. Bryan Hughes was influential in midfield and was unlucky to have a shot charged down on the edge of the area. The Linesman on the nearside showed his lack of knowledge when he signalled Lisbie offside from a goal kick a fact pointed out to him by West Sussex CASC secretary Vernon Roper.

So Pompey went in at the break with a slight advantage and quite a few jolly Pompey fans pointing in my direction. The second half saw the Addicks take control and Lloyd Sam was increasingly influential on the right wing.
A good Charlton move saw Kevin Lisbie released into the box and a lunge by the Portsmouth defender brought him down. Jason Euell stepped up and buried the spot kick in the left corner. Our picky referee had spotted an infringement though and ordered a retake.This time Euell chose the opposite corner with the same result.

Just after the hour Euell added what was to prove to be the winner. A combination of passes between him and the impressive Hughes released the striker who buried his effort in the Milton end goal.

Guatelli in the Pompey goal was soon in action again to deny Euell his hat trick.
With the lead secured and Charlton now in control the game came to it's natural conclusion with Stephan Anderson not required to make a second half save. John Fortune picked up a booking but was solid in defence and Hughes, Lisbie and especially Euell all lived up to their first team squad status.

Charlton: Andersen 6 , Fuller 7, Gross 7, Long 7, Wilson 5 , Fortune 7, John 6 (Sodje 80), Hughes 7, Lisbie 7, Euell 8, Sam.7
Subs (not used): Cottrell, Randolph, Phillips, Thanda.

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