Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 9,900 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City kick off!
2.15
Gavin Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Murrin. Showing composure, Wes Murrin laces a through ball forward to Edward Adams. Edward Adams shoots from outside the area. Andy Rae gets down and covers it.
10.53
Simon Goodwin knocks the ball forward to David Hitchcock. David Hitchcock makes a simple pass, allowing Dagui Vrielynck to run into the box. Some good footwork from Dagui Vrielynck provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
12.12
Wes Murrin barges into David Hitchcock. Wes Murrin is given a warning by the referee! David Hitchcock runs off the knock.
20.54
David Hitchcock catches Vinicio E. Di Matteo on the ankles. The referee calls over David Hitchcock and warns him to calm down! Vinicio E. Di Matteo runs off the knock.
21.33
Omer Weaver hits a low pass to Gianluca Ferazzoli. With great vision, Gianluca Ferazzoli plays the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Souness.
22.51
Gavin Souness sees Gabriel Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Andy Rae.
24.33
It's a corner kick which Stephen Naysmith takes quickly, playing the ball short to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.15
Shaun Le Tissier catches David Hitchcock on the ankles. The referee calls over Shaun Le Tissier and shows him a yellow card! David Hitchcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.29
Gavin Souness runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Souness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
36.03
Omer Weaver advances with the ball. Omer Weaver laces a through ball forward to Dagui Vrielynck. Dagui Vrielynck rushes past Gavin Souness! Dagui Vrielynck makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Jose Barbosa. Excellent save.
44.39
Gavin Souness threads the ball through to Graham Wilcox. Graham Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith makes a looping header on goal. Andy Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Gavin Wise replacing Edward Adams and Carlton Guppy replacing Leonardo Pires Viera. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Wimbledon kick off!
47.42
Graham Wilcox passes the ball forward to Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin plays a scrappy one-two with Vinicio E. Di Matteo and advances towards the goal... Wes Murrin takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
51.21
Gavin Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo makes a probing pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
54.44
Shaun Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.35
Shaun Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Souness who brings the ball under control. Gavin Souness flicks a high ball forward to Wes Murrin who takes it down. Wes Murrin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andy Rae is on top of it.
59.05
Carl Seaman threads a neat ball through to Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wes Murrin whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
60.44
Swansea City have made a substitution with James Tiler replacing David Hitchcock .
65.50
Stephen Naysmith hacks James Tiler from behind! Stephen Naysmith is warned by the referee! James Tiler runs off the knock.
66.11
Graham Wilcox hacks Simon Goodwin from behind! Graham Wilcox is given a warning by the referee! Simon Goodwin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.07
Simon Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dagui Vrielynck. Dagui Vrielynck cuts inside the box! Dagui Vrielynck looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Jose Barbosa is on top of it.
69.27
Stephen Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.55
Don Naysmith catches Wes Murrin on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Wes Murrin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.29
Carl Seaman knocks the ball forward to Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Fernandez shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.35
Graham Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
75.57
Graham Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Rae who gathers it comfortably.
77.54
Swansea City have made 2 substitutions with Mark Robson replacing Neil Davidson and Isaiah Richards replacing Dagui Vrielynck .
81.33
Gianluca Ferazzoli clumsily knocks into Stephen Naysmith. The referee calls over Gianluca Ferazzoli and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Naysmith runs off the knock.
83.59
Wes Murrin knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
89.52
James Tiler takes a quick throw-in, which Simon Goodwin takes on the chest. Simon Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Isolini. Mark Isolini makes a defence splitting pass to Isaiah Richards. Isaiah Richards looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Isaiah Richards!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
22.9%
48.6%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Souness of AFC Wimbledon

Match Ratings
1.Jose Barbosa (GK)
7
2.Gavin Souness (DEF)goal scored
9
3.Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Carl Seaman (DEF)
6
5.Graham Wilcox (MID)
6
6.Wes Murrin (MID)goal scored
9
7.Stephen Naysmith (MID)goal scored
8
8.Edward Adams (MID)
6
9.Gabriel Fernandez (ATT)
6
10.Vinicio E. Di Matteo (ATT)
7
11.Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Wise (MID)
6
13.Marcus Richards (MID)
0
14.Carlton Guppy (ATT)
6

1.Andy Rae (GK)
7
2.Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Beresford (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Omer Weaver (DEF)
6
6.Gianluca Ferazzoli (MID)yellow card
5
7.David Hitchcock (MID)
6
8.Simon Goodwin (MID)
6
9.Mark Isolini (ATT)
6
10.Don Naysmith (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Dagui Vrielynck (ATT)
7
 
12.Mark Robson (ATT)
6
13.James Tiler (MID)
6
14.Isaiah Richards (DEF)goal scored
7