Hi, I'm a new poster on this site. I just wrote a report on the match (on my new blog)and wondered what people thought about it? I'm 15 so don't expect it to be perfect, but if something's poor then criticism is welcomed.
"Charlton Athletic 1 Bury 1
On a freezing cold night in South London, a late Dale Stephens screamer rescued Charlton’s unbeaten home record against a resilient Bury side.
The former Bury man came to haunt his old club on his return from injury after Lenell John-Lewis had opened the scoring just before the interval. That goal was the first the Addicks had conceded in the league since the turn of the year, and came somewhat against the run of play, much to the frustration of the 13,000 shivering Charlton fans. On-loan forward Ryan Doble found John-Lewis with a well-weighted pass, before the striker duly blasted home to give the Shakers a first-half lead.
In the second half, clear-cut chances were few and far between. For all Charlton’s build-up play and balls into the box, they lacked the cutting edge in front of goal that rested striker Bradley Wright-Phillips has provided for much of the season. The prolific marksman had been replaced by recent signing Leon Clarke, who failed to connect with partner Yann Kermorgant, and in truth Chris Powell’s young side looked far more convincing when he was replaced on 73 minutes by the lively Danny Haynes.
But it was ex-Bury youngster Stephens who rescued the hosts in added time, as he sent Shaker’s keeper Cameron Belford’s clearance high into the top corner with a stunning drive. The forceful attempt evaded numerous players in the box before nestling in the roof of the net. His manager, Chris Powell, hailed the strike as his team’s “goal of the season”, but Stephens declared himself disappointed with the result, despite his blockbuster. “You have to beat the lesser teams, as people call them, but we were unfortunate not to get the win”, he stressed.
Third-placed Sheffield Wednesday were held at MK Dons, meaning the Addicks extended their impressive lead at the top to 10 points. While the reds look set for automatic promotion, Bury could find themselves with an unlikely chance to clinch a play-off spot, as the 10th placed Shakers find themselves just seven points adrift of Stevenage, who currently hold sixth spot. With the League One run-in getting under way, the fight for promotion to the Championship is hotting up.
WG."