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 host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 10,351 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Emile King.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Emile King.
0.00
0-0AFC Wimbledon kick off!
2.16
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Standing picks a pass forward to Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Rick Dos Santos!
6.16
0-0Leon Mendonca clumsily knocks into Les Gallagher. Leon Mendonca is shown the yellow card! Les Gallagher stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.38
0-0Henry Plowright darts forward. Henry Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.44
0-0Cesare Susic clumsily knocks into John Platt. Cesare Susic is warned by the referee! John Platt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.23
John Platt threads a neat ball through to Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Gionatha Moretti. Gionatha Moretti connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
34.07
Norman Standing flicks a high pass forward. Gionatha Moretti controls it well on his chest. Gionatha Moretti finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
36.23
0-0Kelvin Britton catches Gavin Souness on the ankles. Kelvin Britton is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Souness gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.24
0-0Tony Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.34
0-0Cesare Susic makes a probing pass to Henry Plowright. Henry Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Leon Mendonca blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Wimbledon players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the second half!
48.51
With some swift thinking, Ashley Patterson plays the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.48
John Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton flicks a high pass forward. Syd Haynes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Syd Haynes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Rick Dos Santos manages to keep it out.
60.32
0-0AFC Wimbledon have made a substitution with Chris Wiltord replacing Darren Marsden .
67.56
Ashley Patterson knocks the ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing threads a neat ball through to John Platt. John Platt whips in a cross ball towards Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes directs the ball goalwards with his head but Rick Dos Santos is on top of it.
72.28
Norman Standing passes the ball forward to John Platt. John Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.50
Sylvain Draper passes the ball forward to Henry Plowright. Henry Plowright threads a neat ball through to Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu hits a low pass to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.00
With vision, Dave Williamson laces a weighted ball forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing threads a neat ball through to Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kelvin Britton through on goal. Kelvin Britton tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Rick Dos Santos.
77.34
AFC Wimbledon have made a substitution with Quim Oliveira replacing Max Giorgetti .
79.04
Leon Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Moretti. Gionatha Moretti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.07
Leon Mendonca makes a probing pass to John Platt. John Platt threads a neat ball through to Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.58
With a delightful solo run, Tony Ehiogu stretches the opposition's defence. Tony Ehiogu shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
85.53
Shaun Le Tissier darts forward. Shaun Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Les Gallagher who takes it down. Les Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu connects with a diving header but Marcus Andrews reads it well. Fabulous save!
89.58
Henry Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Norman Standing. The referee warns Henry Plowright to calm down! Norman Standing stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Cesare Susic flicks a high pass forward. Tony Ehiogu easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rick Dos Santos (GK)
9
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
3. Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
7
4. Eoin Howells (DEF)
7
5. Max Giorgetti (DEF)
6
6. Cesare Susic (MID)
9
7. Henry Plowright (MID)
7
8. Sylvain Draper (MID)
6
9. Les Gallagher (ATT)
6
10. Darren Marsden (ATT)
6
11. Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
7
12. Quim Oliveira (DEF)
6
13. Carl Prior (ATT)
0
14. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6
1. Marcus Andrews (GK)
6
2. Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
6
4. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
5. Ledley Gray (DEF)
6
6. John Platt (MID)
7
7. Norman Standing (MID)
8
8. Kelvin Britton (ATT)
6
9. Syd Haynes (ATT)
7
10. Gionatha Moretti (ATT)
6
11. Bruno Jesus (ATT)
6
12. Joe Banks (DEF)
0
13. Francisco Ortega (MID)
0
14. Carlton Wright (ATT)
0