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Grimsby edges out AFC Wimbledon in a tense encounter at Blundell Park
Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire – Grimsby Town secured a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in a hard-fought match at Blundell Park this Saturday, May 3rd, in League Two’s round 46. The game, officiated by R. Joyce, was characterized by tension and yellow cards. AFC Wimbledon received three cautions (Johnson, Browne, and Hutchinson), while Grimsby remained unscathed in this regard.
Despite AFC Wimbledon registering more shots (10 to 8), Grimsby controlled possession (54% to 46%) and proved more accurate on target (3 shots on target compared to AFC Wimbledon’s 3). The decisive moment arrived in the 52nd minute with a goal by Hutchinson for AFC Wimbledon, ironically shortly after receiving a yellow card. Grimsby, despite fewer shots, boasted 8 corner kicks to AFC Wimbledon’s 3, showcasing more offensive effectiveness from set pieces. AFC Wimbledon committed significantly more fouls (16 to Grimsby’s 4). Grimsby’s win, despite the narrow scoreline, reflects greater efficiency in front of goal.
Substitutions grimsby: at minute 69 C. McJannett came in and T. Warren went out., at minute 82 L. Barrington came in and H. Rodgers went out., at minute 82 C. Vernam came in and E. Khouri went out.
Substitutions afc wimbledon: at minute 76 O. Bugiel came in and M. Browne went out., at minute 88 J. Kelly came in and M. Stevens went out., at minute 90 M. Hippolyte came in and J. Reeves went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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