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Cheltenham Stages Comeback Win Over Walsall in Thrilling Encounter
Cheltenham mounted a stunning comeback to defeat Walsall 3-2 in a thrilling match at the EV Charger Points Stadium in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire on February 25th, 2025. The League Two fixture, part of round 25 of the regular season, was a rollercoaster ride until the final whistle.
Walsall took the early lead with a goal from E. Harrison in the 1st minute. However, their joy was short-lived as D. Okagbue received a yellow card in the 11th minute. Despite the early advantage, Walsall failed to control the game. Cheltenham dominated possession (58%) and created more scoring opportunities (14 shots, 3 on target).
Walsall extended their lead in the second half with a goal from A. Adomah in the 79th minute. But Cheltenham responded with an incredible late surge. G. Miller scored in the 90th minute, followed by another goal from J. Thomas in the same minute, completing a remarkable comeback for the home side. The tension remained high until the final whistle, with Walsall’s T. Simkin receiving a yellow card in added time. The match finished 3-2 to Cheltenham, showcasing a display of exciting and dramatic football. Despite Walsall committing 12 fouls compared to Cheltenham’s 3, the home side prevailed due to their superior possession and shots on target.
Substitutions cheltenham: at minute 58 J. Thomas came in and M. Taylor went out., at minute 58 T. Dieng came in and D. Power went out., at minute 83 G. Miller came in and A. Hay went out., at minute 83 I. Bakare came in and V. Adedokun went out., at minute 84 L. Dulson came in and L. Young went out.
Substitutions walsall: at minute 67 L. Amantchi came in and J. Matt went out., at minute 68 A. Adomah came in and E. Harrison went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cheltenham
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