Match Report
| Walsall | Walsall |  |  | AFC Wimbledon | AFC Wimbledon | ||||||||||||||||
| Matty Stringer | Matty Stringer | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Robert Mortensen | R. Mortensen |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Stuart Ritchie | S. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Marcel Hässler | M. Hässler |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Gavin Souness | G. Souness | |||||||||
| Omer Wise | O. Wise | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Shaun Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Christian Arendt | C. Arendt | | 58 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 52 | | Carl Seaman | C. Seaman | ||||||||
| Alex Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 77 | M | | 5 | | M | 63 |  | Tomas Castro | T. Castro | |||||||||
| Steve Goldberg | S. Goldberg | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Sylvain Draper | S. Draper | |||||||||
| Thierry Guppy | T. Guppy | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Omer Marsden | O. Marsden | |||||||||
| Marc Kerr | M. Kerr | | 53 | M | | | 8 | | M | 51 |  | Juan-Carlos Roman | J. Roman | ||||||||
| Teddy Scowcroft | T. Scowcroft | | 71 | A | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Scott Benjamin | S. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Elias Tsoukalas | E. Tsoukalas |  | 38 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Paul Shearer | P. Shearer | |||||||||
| Isaiah Bellamy | I. Bellamy | | 53 | G | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Darren Marsden | D. Marsden | |||||||||
| Tommy Flintlock | T. Flintlock | | 52 | D | | 12 | | A | 56 | | Tony Ehiogu | T. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Duncan Bellamy | D. Bellamy |  | 20 | R | | 13 | | A | 55 | | Jon Wilson | J. Wilson | |||||||||
| Alberto Clapham | A. Clapham | | 20 | R | | 14 | | A | 54 | | Carl Prior | C. Prior | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to AFC Wimbledon. A crowd of 10,176 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
0.00
0-0AFC Wimbledon kick off the first half!
9.51
0-0Alex Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Ritchie!
14.19
0-0Juan-Carlos Roman flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Castro who brings the ball under control. Tomas Castro flicks a high pass forward. Paul Shearer collects the pass. Paul Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Mortensen who gathers it comfortably.
26.04
Omer Wise flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft who takes it down. Teddy Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward to Steve Goldberg who brings the ball under control. Steve Goldberg shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.20
0-0Gavin Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper whips in a cross ball towards Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
30.06
Carl Seaman kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Roman. Juan-Carlos Roman threads the ball through to Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.36
Omer Wise flicks a high pass forward. Steve Goldberg collects the pass. Steve Goldberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Stuart Ritchie. Excellent save.
38.18
Darren Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Paul Shearer collects the pass. Paul Shearer shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
39.58
Shaun Le Tissier threads the ball through to Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
40.16
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Marc Kerr who brings the ball under control. Marc Kerr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Souness.
42.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Shaun Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Tomas Castro. Tomas Castro flicks a high pass forward. Darren Marsden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Marsden shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.35
Marc Kerr laces a weighted ball forward to Elias Tsoukalas. Elias Tsoukalas tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Wimbledon also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Walsall kick off!
49.47
Steve Goldberg flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft who takes it down. Teddy Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Souness.
51.22
Gavin Souness surges forward with the ball. Gavin Souness threads the ball through to Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
54.05
Omer Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Scott Benjamin collects the pass. Scott Benjamin finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Robert Mortensen!
55.54
Thierry Guppy hits a low pass to Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg makes an attacking run forward. Steve Goldberg shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
59.14
0-1Gavin Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Castro. Tomas Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Mortensen with no chance!! Goal for AFC Wimbledon!
65.11
Christian Arendt flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Bellamy controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Bellamy shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Stuart Ritchie!
66.01
Christian Arendt flicks a high ball forward to Steve Goldberg who takes it down. Steve Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Elias Tsoukalas. Elias Tsoukalas tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Stuart Ritchie.
67.55
Corner kick to Walsall. Elias Tsoukalas plays it to the far post. Stuart Ritchie drops low and scoops up the ball.
85.35
Christian Arendt makes a probing pass to Isaiah Bellamy. Isaiah Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elias Tsoukalas. Elias Tsoukalas whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Bellamy. Isaiah Bellamy jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
87.45
Thierry Guppy makes an attacking run forward. Thierry Guppy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.23
Tomas Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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 Stuart Ritchie of AFC Wimbledon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robert Mortensen (GK)
6
2. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
6
3. Omer Wise (DEF)
6
4. Christian Arendt (DEF)
6
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
6
6. Steve Goldberg (MID)
8
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
7
8. Marc Kerr (MID)
6
9. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
6
10. Elias Tsoukalas (ATT)
6
11. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
6
12. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
0
13. Duncan Bellamy (RES)
0
14. Alberto Clapham (RES)
0
1. Stuart Ritchie (GK)
9
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
7
3. Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
6
4. Carl Seaman (DEF)
6
5. Tomas Castro (MID)
8
6. Sylvain Draper (MID)
6
7. Omer Marsden (MID)
6
8. Juan-Carlos Roman (MID)
7
9. Scott Benjamin (MID)
6
10. Paul Shearer (ATT)
8
11. Darren Marsden (ATT)
9
12. Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
0
13. Jon Wilson (ATT)
0
14. Carl Prior (ATT)
0