BY DAVE HUNT-JACKSON
Right here is the lowdown on the match.
THE LINE-UPS
AFC Wimbledon: Goodman O’Toole,Johnson, Tilley, Bugiel (Pigott 77), Kelly, Neufville, Smith, Stevens, Harbottle (Sidwell 90+1), Ogundere. Subs not used: Ward. Biler, Williams, Sawyers, Furlong,
SNAPSHOT OF THE GAME
TACTICAL APPROACH
The accessible personnel compelled Johnnie Jackson to play with three strikers and Kelly’s type could make him keep it up in future. Alistair Smith and Riley Harbottle had been on the coronary heart of midfield with three centre-halves and two wing-backs. The place the sport was gained and misplaced was in the way in which they dealt with the vicious cross winds. Wimbledon had been well-drilled and regardless of seeking to maintain their opponents till that they had the wind at their backs within the second half, such was the distinction in how they tailored to the circumstances they circled with a two-goal lead. Harrogate by no means received to grips with the circumstances and seemed utterly unable to deal with both the climate or the Dons.
Josh Kelly. It’s onerous to think about that he has spent many of the season on the bench, usually unused. As a part of a entrance three he appears to be like just like the lacking piece, combining brilliantly along with his two strike companions. He was unplayable immediately.
BEST MOMENTJohn-Joe O’Toole’s close-range header and the fervour of his celebration. It’s going to be very onerous to drop O’Toole (important image) on this type.
MOAN OF THE MATCHThe referee who disallowed a wonderfully good objective just because the keeper failed to assert the ball earlier than ignoring a blatant push on Kelly for what ought to have been a penalty.
A TALKING POINT DOWN THE PUBJohnnie Jackson recalled each Harry Sidwell and Morgan Williams from improvement loans this week, depriving them of doubtless 90 minutes of expertise at their respective mortgage golf equipment. Regardless of main 3-0 for the final 4 minutes of the match, and the rising damage listing amongst his starters, he selected solely to present Sidwell two minutes throughout time added on.
As a promoting membership – the place creating academy expertise is so important – it’s onerous to not see this as a chance missed to present these two promising kids some sport time and see what they may have to supply. It’s to be hoped they may get to function within the league marketing campaign sooner relatively than later.
PICTURE: KEITH GILLARD
