Accrington Stanley defeats Colchester United in an exciting match
Accrington, Lancashire – Accrington Stanley beat Colchester United 2-1 in an exciting match at the Wham Stadium. The game was marked by intensity and a struggle for possession, with Colchester dominating possession but Accrington showing greater efficiency in attack.
The first goal came in the 25th minute, when K. Mooney opened the scoring for Accrington after an assist from S. Whalley. Colchester tried to respond, but Accrington defended solidly and managed to maintain the lead until halftime.
The second half began at a frantic pace. Accrington had to deal with a number of forced substitutions due to injuries, while Colchester persistently sought the equalizer. The visitors’ efforts finally paid off in the 85th minute, when B. Goodliffe scored a goal after a good individual play, drawing the score level.
However, Colchester’s joy was short-lived. Accrington responded quickly and managed to get the winning goal in the 86th minute. A precise cross from the left flank found J. Batty in the six-yard box, who headed home to make it 2-1.
The game was marked by discipline. Accrington received 5 yellow cards, while Colchester did not receive any.
Accrington Stanley had 39% possession and 10 shots on goal, of which 3 were on target and 5 off target. The home team took 5 corners and committed 20 fouls.
Colchester United dominated possession with 61% and 10 shots on goal, of which 5 were on target and 2 off target. The visitors took 3 corners and committed 9 fouls.
Referee T. Reeves officiated the match fairly and without major incidents. Accrington Stanley’s victory allows them to remain in the fight for promotion places in League Two.
Substitutions colchester: at minute 46 L. Taylor came in and T. Hopper went out., at minute 54 A. Read came in and A. Woodyard went out., at minute 55 O. Edwards came in and J. Gordon went out., at minute 65 H. Anderson came in and R. Hunt went out., at minute 75 B. Goodliffe came in and T. Bishop went out.
Substitutions accrington st: at minute 63 N. Khumbeni came in and J. Knowles went out., at minute 69 B. Woods came in and S. Conneely went out., at minute 86 J. Batty came in and K. Mooney went out., at minute 86 D. Costelloe came in and T. Walton went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Accrington ST
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