It was a massive win for Charlton at Derby tonight and Nathan Jones was full of praise for the Addickted who went. It was a tough assignment, but results elsewhere went our way and pessimists were left searching for a new narrative.
Reaction from Nathan Jones here: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/nathan-jones-enjoys-first-win-as-charlton-athletic-boss-proud-of-second-half-showing/
Teenager Karoy Anderson scored his first senior goal to earn Charlton a shock win at promotion-chasing Derby. Eiran Cashin put Derby ahead but Alfie May scored from the penalty spot before 19-year-old Anderson sealed Charlton's first win since November.
Worth revisiting a September interview with him: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/exclusive-interview-with-charlton-midfield-prospect-karoy-anderson-liverpools-joe-gomez-acted-as-inspiration-for-addicks-move/
Derby dominated from the start, but did not have a shot until the 25th minute when Korey Smith fired wide from the edge of the box.
Charlton did well to frustrate the hosts, but they fell behind to a set-piece in the 39th minute. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing swung over a corner and Cashin got in front of a defender to head in at the near post.
Charlton should have equalised in the 61st minute when substitute Chuks Aneke headed a corner against the crossbar, but they were level four minutes later.
Home goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith brought down Daniel Kanu and May stroked the penalty into the bottom right corner.
Charlton stunned Derby in the 80th minute when a mistake by Ebou Adams let Kanu in and although Wildsmith saved, Anderson smashed the rebound home.
The perspective from Derbyshire here: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-player-ratings-charlton-9129169
A stunning win. We need to carry that over to the coming games. On paper they look easier but should all be treated as potential banana skins.
ReplyDeleteEleven games left, 5 wins and a draw or two should see us safe.
Nothing can be taken for granted and we are often at our best against better opposition. Reading have been deducted another two points.
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