Charlton earned a replay at The Hawthorns in a 1-1 draw at The Valley in the 3rd round of the FA Cup this afternoon. They might have hoped for more, having secured 11 corners as against three for the Baggies. The Addicks had 18 shots on goal of which 13 were on target, the figures for the Baggies being seven and three respectively.
Many of the Addickted in a thin crowd of 12,682 got their wish when Varney and McLeod started up front with Iwelumo, the subject of much criticism from a section of the support, staying on the bench. Youga also started.
Zheng Zhi put Charlton ahead just one minutes and four seconds from the game's start with the fastest goal of the day. Lloyd Sam put in a good cross to the far post, Ambrose headed the ball back across the goal to the Chinese captain who turned on the edge of the six-yard box and put his shot past Deano in the West Brom goal to make it 1-0.
Miller levelled for the visitors on 34 minutes in what was really their first effective attack of the game. Chris Brunt, who tormented Charlton in the league game at The Haswthorns, put in a low cross and the Manchester City loanee was able to tap it home past Weaver, Randolph not featuring in goal as some reports had suggested might happen.
McLeod had a shout for a penalty when he was blocked in the area, but referee Keith Woolmer was having none of it.
After the break Varney should have done better with an assist from Mouto2 but his shot looped up and Deano was able to palm it clear. Then, with the unmarked Varney shouting for the ball, McLeod decided to go for glory and Deano was able to save easily. Kiely had to make further saves from Varney and McLeod, but Weaver had to keep out a fierce shot from Sherjill MacDonald (of the 'which clan is he from?' shouts at The Hawthorns).
Chris Dickson felt the Valley turf beneath his feet in a match for the first time when he came on on 77 minutes as part of a triple substitution. Pards had evidently decided that he had enough of the experiment with the two former lower division strikers who were both taken off. Iwelumo and Basey also came on with Ambrose also being withdrawn.
Dickson had his chance of glory minutes from the end, but Deano was able to dive at his feet to grab the ball and stop him scoring the winner. It was probably the result that neither team wanted.
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Deptford Creek Watch - Tide Low.
Not only Chiltern Trains via Oxford to Paddington, but no Jubilee Line trains south east of Green Park.
But promising dispays from young players. Good to see the ball played to feet when Big Chris is not on the pitch.
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