Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play Rochdale in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
The pitch is in great condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
0.00
0-0AFC Wimbledon kick off!
6.52
1-0Tomas Castro threads the ball through to Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
10.33
1-0Scott Marr plays the ball forward to Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden plays a scrappy one-two with Sylvain Draper and advances towards the goal... Darren Marsden tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.48
John Harrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Joseph. Omer Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Neil Konchesky controls it well on his chest. Neil Konchesky controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Attilio Sbaccanti through on goal. Attilio Sbaccanti tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.40
1-0Gavin Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper hits a low pass to Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Ehiogu. Kevin Jackson comes in with a late challenge on Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
22.30
Omer Joseph sees Oberdan Montella in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Montella advances inside the box! Oberdan Montella makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.27
Omer Joseph knocks the ball forward to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella plays a one-two with Neil Konchesky and advances towards the goal... Oberdan Montella makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.17
With imagination, Omer Joseph laces a weighted ball forward to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
34.30
Eoin Howells makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Draper. Showing composure, Sylvain Draper laces a through ball forward to Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.13
1-0Tomas Castro takes it forward alone. Tomas Castro shoots from outside the area but is denied by Ashley Mcleod. Excellent save.
42.33
Gavin Souness flicks a high pass forward. Henry Plowright controls it well on his chest. Henry Plowright surges forward with the ball. Henry Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Wimbledon appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rochdale kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Eoin Howells flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Castro controls it well on his chest. Tomas Castro flicks a high pass forward. Tony Ehiogu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Ehiogu finds some space and shoots from distance. Ashley Mcleod gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
48.17
1-0Leon Kitson knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schönenborn but the linesman indicates offside!
55.52
1-0Henry Plowright passes the ball forward to Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
60.09
Eoin Howells flicks a high ball forward to Sylvain Draper who takes it down. Sylvain Draper hits a low pass to Henry Plowright. Henry Plowright shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.01
Omer Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn threads the ball through to Attilio Sbaccanti but he's offside!
67.56
Leon Kitson makes a strong solo run forward. Leon Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Smith plays a scrappy one-two with Oberdan Montella and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alistair Smith shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
71.06
1-0Neil Konchesky hacks Shaun Le Tissier from behind! Neil Konchesky is shown the yellow card! Shaun Le Tissier gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.45
Attilio Sbaccanti chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella plays a one-two with Neil Konchesky and rushes in on goal... Oberdan Montella comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.43
Attilio Sbaccanti flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky passes the ball forward to Omer Joseph. Omer Joseph shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Tony Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Tomas Castro. Tomas Castro threads the ball through into the box. Darren Marsden shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darren Marsden of AFC Wimbledon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darius Wright (GK)
6
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
7
3. Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
7
4. Eoin Howells (DEF)
7
5. Max Giorgetti (DEF)
7
6. Scott Marr (MID)
6
7. Tomas Castro (MID)
8
8. Sylvain Draper (MID)
8
9. Henry Plowright (MID)
7
10. Darren Marsden (ATT)
9
11. Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
7
12. Carl Seaman (DEF)
0
13. Juan-Carlos Roman (MID)
0
14. Carl Prior (ATT)
0
1. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
8
2. Leon Kitson (DEF)
7
3. John Harrison (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Jackson (DEF)
6
5. Jaime Moreira (DEF)
6
6. Alistair Smith (MID)
7
7. Attilio Sbaccanti (MID)
7
8. Omer Joseph (MID)
8
9. Oliver Schönenborn (ATT)
6
10. Oberdan Montella (ATT)
7
11. Neil Konchesky (ATT)
6
12. Mick Jacobs (GK)
0
13. Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
14. Jaime Tavares (DEF)
0