NK Maribor 1:1 Charlton Athletic — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Isaac Tshipamba struck a fine equaliser as NK Maribor drew 1-1 with Charlton Athletic in this Club Friendly, but the Slovenian side will have been left frustrated after dominating long spells without the win their play merited. The match was a scrappy pre-season affair with few clear chances, and Charlton had taken the lead through a sharp finish from Miles Leaburn in the 51st minute.

The turning point arrived on 79 minutes when Nejc Viher set up Tshipamba to level, his composed finish rescuing a point for Maribor and punishing Charlton for failing to build on Leaburn's opener. Earlier, Ivan Mesík had been booked for the visitors in the 16th minute, but the game never boiled over into anything more serious as the second half remained open but largely uneventful until that equaliser.

Maribor controlled possession with 58% to Charlton’s 42%, yet it was the visitors who created more corners, winning five to the hosts’ three, which reflected a game where the home side had the ball but lacked incision. Isaac Tshipamba was the standout performer, earning a rating of 9 out of 10 for his goal from midfield, single-handedly salvaging a result for Maribor. CheckLive's model rated NK Maribor marginally ahead, but the draw proved the prediction incorrect as Charlton held firm.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of NK Maribor vs Charlton Athletic?

NK Maribor 1-1 Charlton Athletic (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Miles Leaburn (51') for Charlton Athletic; Isaac Tshipamba (79', assist Nejc Viher) for NK Maribor.

Were there any cards in NK Maribor vs Charlton Athletic?

Yellow cards: Ivan Mesík (Charlton Athletic).

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