Match Report
| AFC Wimbledon | AFC Wimbledon |  |  | Walsall | Walsall | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Matty Stringer | Matty Stringer | |||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Ritchie | S. Ritchie |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Robert Mortensen | R. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Gavin Souness | G. Souness | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Omer Wise | O. Wise | |||||||||
| Shaun Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 |  | Marcel Hässler | M. Hässler | |||||||||
| Carl Seaman | C. Seaman | | 51 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Christian Arendt | C. Arendt | ||||||||
| Tomas Castro | T. Castro |  | 63 | M | | 5 | | M | 73 | | Steve Goldberg | S. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Sylvain Draper | S. Draper | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Thierry Guppy | T. Guppy | |||||||||
| Omer Marsden | O. Marsden | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Mick Vassell | M. Vassell | |||||||||
| Juan-Carlos Roman | J. Roman |  | 51 | M | | 8 | | | M | 77 | | Alex Mcallister | A. Mcallister | ||||||||
| Scott Benjamin | S. Benjamin | | 47 | M | | 9 | | A | 70 |  | Damir Marsiglia | D. Marsiglia | |||||||||
| Paul Shearer | P. Shearer | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Darren Marsden | D. Marsden | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Teddy Scowcroft | T. Scowcroft | |||||||||
| Tony Ehiogu | T. Ehiogu | | 56 | A | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Isaiah Bellamy | I. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Jon Wilson | J. Wilson | | 55 | A | | 13 | | D | 51 | | Tommy Flintlock | T. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Carl Prior | C. Prior | | 54 | A | | 14 | | A | 38 |  | Elias Tsoukalas | E. Tsoukalas | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play host to Walsall. A crowd of 9,457 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
0-0AFC Wimbledon start the match!
2.33
0-0Juan-Carlos Roman flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Draper who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.52
0-0Without breaking stride, Alex Mcallister plays the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
12.18
Omer Wise threads the ball through to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Gary Young. Gary Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.22
Alex Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
26.37
0-1With some swift thinking, Steve Goldberg plays the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young cuts inside the box! Gary Young cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.27
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Teddy Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.34
Tomas Castro passes the ball forward to Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Benjamin. Scott Benjamin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
42.07
0-1Alex Mcallister makes a simple pass to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Ritchie smothers it!
45.00
Juan-Carlos Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Benjamin. Scott Benjamin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Walsall start the second half!
47.06
Omer Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy makes an attacking run forward. Thierry Guppy shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
48.57
0-1Christian Arendt chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia edges inside the box! Damir Marsiglia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Gavin Souness.
53.30
Omer Wise makes a beautiful solo run. Omer Wise threads the ball through to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Stuart Ritchie.
57.47
Christian Arendt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Arendt shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
59.45
Omer Wise flicks a high pass forward to Alex Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Alex Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
61.39
Sylvain Draper flicks a high pass forward. Paul Shearer collects the pass. Paul Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden directs the ball goalwards with his head. Robert Mortensen punches it away to safety.
66.05
Gavin Souness threads the ball through to Omer Marsden. With great vision, Omer Marsden plays the ball forward to Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper shoots from outside the area but Robert Mortensen is on top of his game. Excellent save!
67.44
Mick Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Gary Young collects the pass. Gary Young advances inside the box! Gary Young cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Ritchie with no chance!! Goal for Walsall!
71.02
Marcel Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister sees space and advances. Alex Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
72.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Thierry Guppy plays the ball forward to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Young. Gary Young heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Stuart Ritchie. Excellent save.
79.19
Christian Arendt threads a neat ball through to Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg makes a probing pass to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
84.37
Shaun Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Sylvain Draper who takes it down. Sylvain Draper flicks a high pass forward. Paul Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Shearer shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
85.14
Steve Goldberg makes a probing pass to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Omer Marsden sees Darren Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Paul Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gary Young 26, 67 Damir Marsiglia 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Ritchie (GK)
8
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
3. Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
6
4. Carl Seaman (DEF)
6
5. Tomas Castro (MID)
6
6. Sylvain Draper (MID)
6
7. Omer Marsden (MID)
6
8. Juan-Carlos Roman (MID)
6
9. Scott Benjamin (MID)
6
10. Paul Shearer (ATT)
6
11. Darren Marsden (ATT)
6
12. Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
0
13. Jon Wilson (ATT)
0
14. Carl Prior (ATT)
0
1. Robert Mortensen (GK)
7
2. Omer Wise (DEF)
7
3. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
6
4. Christian Arendt (DEF)
7
5. Steve Goldberg (MID)
8
6. Thierry Guppy (MID)
6
7. Mick Vassell (MID)
6
8. Alex Mcallister (MID)
7
9. Damir Marsiglia (ATT)
8
10. Gary Young (ATT)
9
11. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
6
12. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
0
13. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
0
14. Elias Tsoukalas (ATT)
0