DARREN Bent was on target twice for Charlton as the the home side were reduced to ten men but held on for victory. Bolton's new signing Nicolas Anelka watched from the stands as his transfer was not completed in time, so it was left to Kevin Davies and Henrik Pedersen to lead the line for the visitors.

It was the home side who had a better start, with Dubliner Andy Reid showing plenty of willingness to get forward and he clipped an early 20-yard effort just over.

ButCharlton were reduced to 10 men after 28 minutes.

Hermann Hreidarsson jumped with Kevin Davies and there looked to be some intent in the leading elbow which left referee Mike Dean with little choice but to produce a red card.

Despite being a man down, Charlton were playing with plenty of spirit. But as the hour mark approached, a long ball from Ivan Campo sent Diouf off on a race with Traore. The Bolton striker just got ahead as the pair tussled on the edge of the box.

Diouf then took a theatrical tumble when the contact looked minimal at best.

However, it was enough to convince the referee who pointed to the spot. Diouf took the penalty himself but Carson made a fine save.

On 65 minutes, Dean pointed to the spot again, this time at the other end whenHasselbaink was pulled back in the box. Bent stepped up to send the keeper the wrong way. With five minutes to go Darren Bent was on target to seal the points for the home side.