Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 9,404 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday kick off and get the first half underway!
6.08
0-0Sylvain Draper barges into Ledley Potts. The referee calls over Sylvain Draper and shows him a yellow card! Ledley Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.11
0-0Gavin Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Wise finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
9.15
With some swift thinking, Brian Shearer plays the ball forward to Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison advances inside the box! Ross Maddison rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.43
Brian Shearer sees Norman Gower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Gower brings the ball forward. Norman Gower whips in a cross ball towards Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
12.20
0-0Steve Impey flicks a high pass forward. Syd Ball collects the pass. Syd Ball rushes past Gavin Souness! Syd Ball comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Stuart Ritchie gets down and covers it.
16.05
0-1Syd Ball sees Duncan Chadwick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Ritchie had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
20.01
David Moffat chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Le Tissier. Shaun Le Tissier gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
22.49
0-1David Moffat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise threads a neat ball through to Dale Mann. Dale Mann passes the ball forward but Gabriel Fernandez is offside!
24.20
0-1Norman Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Armstrong. Robert Armstrong flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Potts who brings the ball under control. Ledley Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.02
Gabriel Fernandez passes the ball forward to Shaun Le Tissier. Shaun Le Tissier shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.04
0-1Gavin Wise makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Kevin Mcinnes hacks Gabriel Fernandez from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
33.37
Hugo Arreola flicks a high pass forward to David Moffat who brings the ball under control. David Moffat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Gower.
34.23
Robert Armstrong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Ball. Syd Ball runs straight at the opposition's defence. Syd Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Impey. Steve Impey finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Peter Howells replacing David Moffat and Jon Wilson replacing Gabriel Fernandez. Sheffield Wednesday have changed their lineup with Malcolm Neville replacing Steve Impey.
45.00
AFC Wimbledon kick off the second half!
55.35
Malcolm Neville pushes mid-way up the pitch. Malcolm Neville sees Ross Maddison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Maddison knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.09
Robert Armstrong knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Neville. Malcolm Neville flicks a high pass forward to Syd Ball who brings the ball under control. Syd Ball cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Syd Ball provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.21
Gavin Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Le Tissier. Shaun Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Gower.
63.22
72.32
Carl Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Howells. Peter Howells makes a probing pass to Jon Wilson. Jon Wilson finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ross Todd manages to gather it.
73.06
Hugo Arreola threads a neat ball through to Edward Adams. Edward Adams sees space and advances. Edward Adams whips in a cross ball towards Jon Wilson. Jon Wilson whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ross Todd manages to keep it out.
75.52
Sylvain Draper threads a neat ball through to Jon Wilson. Jon Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Le Tissier. Shaun Le Tissier makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.51
Without breaking stride, Robert Armstrong plays the ball forward to Malcolm Neville. Malcolm Neville knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Maddison. Ross Maddison knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
81.26
1-3Robert Armstrong catches Jon Wilson on the ankles. The referee calls over Robert Armstrong and warns him to calm down! Jon Wilson stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.06
Gavin Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Howells. Peter Howells shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Syd Ball of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Ritchie (GK)
6
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Arreola (DEF)
6
4. Carl Seaman (DEF)
6
5. David Moffat (MID)
6
6. Dale Mann (MID)
6
7. Sylvain Draper (MID)
6
8. Gavin Wise (MID)
8
9. Edward Adams (MID)
6
10. Gabriel Fernandez (ATT)
6
11. Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
7
12. Adrian Thatcher (DEF)
0
13. Peter Howells (MID)
7
14. Jon Wilson (ATT)
7
1. Ross Todd (GK)
7
2. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. Norman Gower (DEF)
6
4. Robert Armstrong (DEF)
6
5. Brian Shearer (DEF)
6
6. Syd Ball (MID)
9
7. Steve Impey (MID)
8
8. Noel Clemence (ATT)
7
9. Duncan Chadwick (ATT)
6
10. Ledley Potts (ATT)
6
11. Ross Maddison (ATT)
6
12. Alun Le Saux (MID)
0
13. Malcolm Neville (ATT)
7
14. Eddie Seaman (GK)
0