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Chesterfield Dominates Possession but Fails to Break Down Resilient AFC Wimbledon in Tense League Two Draw
In a match played at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in London, Chesterfield controlled possession and created more chances but failed to break down a resolute AFC Wimbledon defence, resulting in a 0-0 draw. The game, part of the League Two season 2024, round 43, showcased a hard-fought battle between two determined sides.
Chesterfield enjoyed 63% possession, but their six shots on goal, none on target, were unable to pierce the Wimbledon defense. In contrast, AFC Wimbledon, with only 37% possession, managed 12 shots with 4 on target, highlighting their effectiveness in attack despite the lower possession rate. However, a lack of clinical finishing prevented them from scoring.
The game was a tense affair, with four yellow cards issued to AFC Wimbledon players (Johnson, Kelly, Tilley, and Neufville) and one to Chesterfield (Mandeville). Despite Chesterfield’s dominance in possession and shots, the 0-0 scoreline reflects the defensive solidity of Wimbledon and the failure of Chesterfield to convert their chances. Referee C. Brook oversaw a game where possession didn’t translate into goals, leaving Chesterfield frustrated and possibly AFC Wimbledon with a moral victory.
Substitutions chesterfield: at minute 43 P. Madden came in and O. Banks went out., at minute 61 L. Gordon came in and H. Araujo went out., at minute 61 R. Colclough came in and A. Pepple went out., at minute 81 W. Grigg came in and M. Olakigbe went out.
Substitutions afc wimbledon: at minute 46 S. Hutchinson came in and R. Johnson went out., at minute 62 O. Foyo came in and M. Stevens went out., at minute 63 A. Sasu came in and J. Kelly went out., at minute 75 J. Pigott came in and O. Bugiel went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
AFC Wimbledon
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