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English
Colchester and AFC Wimbledon played a tense match at the JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester, Essex on February 22nd, 2025, corresponding to matchday 33 of League Two. The match, refereed by R. Eley, ended in a 2-2 draw. Colchester dominated possession, controlling 64% of the game. However, goal-scoring opportunities were more evenly distributed.
The game was characterized by a high number of cards. Colchester accumulated four yellow cards and one red card (for O. Edwards), while AFC Wimbledon received six yellow cards. M. Browne put AFC Wimbledon ahead in the 39th minute, assisted by J. Reeves. S. Tovide equalized for Colchester in the 89th minute. The first half was calmer, with two yellow cards for each team. The second half, however, saw a flurry of cards, with the referee frequently cautioning players from both sides, particularly those from AFC Wimbledon. Despite their possession advantage, Colchester couldn’t secure a clear victory, reflecting a vibrant and tense match.
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Substitutions colchester: at minute 74 S. Tovide came in and F. Kelleher went out., at minute 74 K. Vincent-Young came in and M. Egbo went out., at minute 80 A. Read came in and T. Bishop went out., at minute 90 J. Tucker came in and L. Taylor went out.
Substitutions afc wimbledon: at minute 75 J. Furlong came in and J. Tilley went out., at minute 75 A. Sasu came in and M. Browne went out., at minute 87 J. Kelly came in and M. Stevens went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Colchester
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