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Walsall defeats Chesterfield in thrilling playoff encounter
Chesterfield, Derbyshire – Walsall secured victory in a captivating League Two playoff semi-final clash at the SMH Group Stadium. Despite Chesterfield dominating possession with 74%, Walsall proved more clinical in front of goal.
The match saw an early yellow card for Chesterfield’s M. Olakigbe in the 14th minute. However, it was Walsall who took the lead in the 28th minute with a penalty converted by T. Allen. A. Chang extended the lead before half-time with a goal in the 39th minute.
While Chesterfield enjoyed more possession and corners (8 to 4), Walsall created more clear-cut chances (6 shots to 5). Walsall’s superior shooting accuracy (4 shots on target to 2) proved decisive in securing the 2-0 win. The match finished with Walsall committing more fouls (17 to 7).
Substitutions walsall: at minute 63 B. Comley came in and A. Chang went out., at minute 75 C. Lakin came in and R. Stirk went out., at minute 75 L. Amantchi came in and J. Matt went out., at minute 82 J. Gordon came in and J. Jellis went out., at minute 82 A. Adomah came in and G. Hall went out.
Substitutions chesterfield: at minute 67 A. Dobra came in and M. Olakigbe went out., at minute 79 D. Duffy came in and R. Colclough went out., at minute 80 A. Pepple came in and T. Naylor went out., at minute 87 M. Jacobs came in and J. Fleck went out., at minute 87 J. Sparkes came in and L. Gordon went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Chesterfield
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