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Charlton Athletic
Championship
Dec 26, 2012 at 1pm UK
 
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1-2

Haynes (72' pen.)
FT(HT: 0-2)
Campbell (34'), Murphy (45')

Ipswich Town edge past Charlton Athletic

Ipswich Town recover from DJ Campbell's early penalty miss to claim three precious points at The Valley.

Ipswich Town made the most of a dominant opening 45 minutes to edge past Charlton Athletic at The Valley this afternoon.

Ipswich striker DJ Campbell celebrates his opener against Charlton on December 26, 2012© PA Photos

The visitors spurned a gilt-edged chance to go ahead from the spot on 17 minutes following Emmanuel Frimpong's foul on Lee Martin. Campbell stepped up but failed to the find the target with a wayward penalty.

Aaron Cresswell threatened for Ipswich throughout the first 45 minutes, while Campbell was denied once again by a smart save from Ben Hamer.

Mick McCarthy's side finally took the lead 10 minutes before the interval when Campbell reacted quickest in a crowded box after Daryl Murphy's initial cutback.

Charlton struggled to create chances in the opening period but came close to a goal through Dale Stephens, who watched his fierce free kick come back off the post.

Just moments before half time Ipswich doubled their advantage when Murphy tucked home a rebound from close range.

The home side responded after the break and reduced the deficit with a spot kick of their own 20 minutes from time through former Tractor Boy Danny Haynes.

Second-half substitute Bradley Pritchard spurred Charlton on in the closing stages but they were unable to force a late equaliser.

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