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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 19,357 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AFC Wimbledon and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Dichio.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
2.14
Spencer Prior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Patterson. Leon Patterson cuts inside the box! Leon Patterson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Scott Morton had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
8.19
Sjaak Wilnis flicks a high pass forward. Lee Haynes controls it well on his chest. Lee Haynes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Luke Konchesky. Luke Konchesky cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.06
Spencer Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Patterson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Spencer Barmby provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.46
Christian Roth flicks a high ball forward to Tom Van Loenhout who takes it down. Tom Van Loenhout chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reactions from Vincenzo Lorenz blocks the shot!
14.54
Christian Roth catches Lee Haynes in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Christian Roth to come over. It's a red card!! Lee Haynes is a little dazed but should be okay.
18.52
Tom Van Loenhout makes an attacking run forward. Tom Van Loenhout lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Tom Van Loenhout plays the ball forward to Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi makes a defence splitting pass to Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
22.35
Spencer Prior hits a low pass to Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
28.27
Tom Van Loenhout comes in with a late challenge on Lee Haynes. The referee calls over Tom Van Loenhout and warns him to calm down! Lee Haynes stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.36
Kevin Brighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Leon Patterson. Leon Patterson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Scott Morton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Wimbledon appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal 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
AFC Wimbledon kick off the second half!
47.13
Jacob Moss flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby makes a probing pass between the defence to Luke Konchesky. Luke Konchesky strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Scott Morton is on top of his game. Good save!
48.57
Liam Weaver threads a neat ball through to Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Ambrosi controls it well on his chest. Aladino Ambrosi knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Noel Henry had no chance!! Goal for AFC Wimbledon!
53.23
Tom Van Loenhout makes a probing pass to Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Carnasciali. Amedeo Carnasciali beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
57.26
Tom Van Loenhout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Van Loenhout. Tom Van Loenhout knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.22
Amedeo Carnasciali flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Charlton controls it well on his chest. Marvin Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Vincenzo Lorenz happens to be in the right place to block it.
61.49
Carlos Prieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amedeo Carnasciali. Amedeo Carnasciali runs straight at the opposition's defence. Amedeo Carnasciali whips in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jacob Moss happens to be in the right place to block it.
65.14
Luke Konchesky surges forward with the ball. Luke Konchesky skips past Nigel Robson! Luke Konchesky muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Scott Morton comfortably smothers it!
67.09
Peter Oakley barges into Leon Patterson. The referee calls over Peter Oakley and shows him a yellow card! Leon Patterson runs off the knock.
69.26
Vincenzo Lorenz passes the ball forward to Luke Konchesky. Luke Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Leon Patterson. Leon Patterson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
71.08
Leon Patterson hacks Liam Weaver from behind! Leon Patterson is shown the yellow card! Liam Weaver stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.19
Nigel Robson flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Carnasciali collects the pass. Amedeo Carnasciali whips in a cross ball towards Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.48
Tom Van Loenhout sees Aladino Ambrosi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aladino Ambrosi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.30
Lee Haynes sees Luke Konchesky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Konchesky advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Luke Konchesky provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Scott Morton.
83.49
Jacob Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Konchesky. Luke Konchesky hits a low pass to Leon Patterson. Leon Patterson plays a quick one-two with Luke Konchesky and rushes in on goal... Leon Patterson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
87.38
Leon Patterson plays the ball forward to Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Brighton. Liam Weaver barges into Kevin Brighton. Penalty not given!!
89.10
Jacob Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker side-steps and rifles a 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
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
30.8%
44.9%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Patterson of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Scott Morton (GK)
7
2.Christian Roth (DEF)red card
3
3.Peter Oakley (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Liam Weaver (DEF)
6
5.Amedeo Carnasciali (MID)
6
6.Tom Van Loenhout (MID)goal scored
7
7.Nigel Robson (MID)
6
8.Christian Höfer (MID)
6
9.Marvin Charlton (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Aladino Ambrosi (ATT)
6
11.Carlos Prieto (ATT)
6
 
12.Nuno Lopes (DEF)
0
13.Mustapha Marlet (MID)
0
14.Philipp Eberle (ATT)
0

1.Noel Henry (GK)
6
2.Sjaak Wilnis (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Moss (DEF)
6
4.Vincenzo Lorenz (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Brighton (MID)
6
6.Luke Konchesky (MID)
7
7.Spencer Prior (MID)
6
8.Lee Haynes (MID)
6
9.Spencer Barmby (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ugo Parker (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Leon Patterson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Stanley Ward (ATT)
0
13.Jose Del Sol (GK)
0
14.Said Monteiro (MID)
0