Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 8,137 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
AFC Wimbledon kick off the first half!
3.39
Tomas Castro threads the ball through to Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.38
Edward Shaw takes it forward alone. Edward Shaw controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.18
Scott Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Natale Castellazzi.
15.21
With a delightful solo run, Edward Adams stretches the opposition's defence. Edward Adams rushes past Natale Castellazzi! Some awkward footwork from Edward Adams provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.46
Jimmy Kooiman comes in with a late challenge on Edward Adams. Jimmy Kooiman is given a warning by the referee! Edward Adams runs off the knock.
26.20
Edward Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johnny Chaussidiere.
33.50
Gavin Souness hacks Lee Smith from behind! Gavin Souness is warned by the referee! Lee Smith carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.42
Tomas Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Draper. Joost Bakboord barges into Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
39.06
Edward Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Lee Smith controls it well on his chest. Lee Smith finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
42.31
Shaun Le Tissier catches Stefan Brückner on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Brückner stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Tomas Castro makes a probing pass to Edward Adams. Edward Adams shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Wimbledon appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
49.03
Gavin Souness comes in with a late challenge on Lee Smith. Gavin Souness is shown the yellow card! Lee Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.24
With vision, Lee Smith laces a through ball forward to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner makes a defence splitting pass to Lee Smith. Lee Smith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Lee Smith scores for Norwich City!!
57.25
Joost Bakboord controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
61.07
Natale Castellazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw plays a one-two with Stefan Brückner and advances towards the goal... Edward Shaw comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
71.39
Jimmy Kooiman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton cuts inside the box! Gavin Souness catches Jason Bolton on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
73.34
Natale Castellazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord knocks the ball forward to Lee Smith. Lee Smith tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.07
Norwich City have made 3 substitutions with Leonardo Cabrera replacing Jason Bolton, Marvin Black replacing Natale Castellazzi and Marcos Zubizarreta replacing Daniel Jacobs .
79.58
Marvin Black darts forward. Marvin Black hits a low pass to Lee Smith. Lee Smith shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
81.25
Joost Bakboord knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Smith. Lee Smith shoots from distance but Stuart Ritchie is on top of it.
83.53
Edward Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Brückner controls it well on his chest. Stefan Brückner shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
85.50
Marvin Black flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Kooiman who takes it down. Jimmy Kooiman flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta edges inside the box! Marcos Zubizarreta looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Ritchie manages to gather it.
87.12
Marvin Black flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Cabrera collects the pass. Leonardo Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Lee Smith. Lee Smith edges inside the box! Lee Smith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Shearer 3 | Edward Shaw 10 Lee Smith 53, 87 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Ritchie (GK)
7
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
5
3. Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
6
4. Carl Seaman (DEF)
6
5. Tomas Castro (MID)
7
6. Sylvain Draper (MID)
6
7. Omer Marsden (MID)
6
8. Edward Adams (MID)
7
9. Scott Benjamin (MID)
6
10. Paul Shearer (ATT)
7
11. Darren Marsden (ATT)
6
12. Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
0
13. Jon Wilson (ATT)
0
14. Silvio Mercier (DEF)
0
1. Pim Hesp (GK)
6
2. Albert Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Natale Castellazzi (DEF)
6
4. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Edward Shaw (MID)
8
7. Joost Bakboord (MID)
6
8. Jason Bolton (MID)
6
9. Lee Smith (ATT)
9
10. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6
11. Stefan Brückner (ATT)
6
12. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
6
13. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
14. Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT)
6












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