WOMBLES VS. BLUES - LIVE
Posted on: Mon 10 Nov 2008
Ben Campbell reporting from Kingsmeadow
Full-time here at Kingsmeadow and the Blues have progressed to the second round of the FA Cup after a comfortable 4-1 win over AFC Wimbledon. Matt Harrold grabbed a superb hat-trick for the Blues and Matty Phillips notched the other. A very professional performance from Peter Taylor's men and Unibond Premier side Eastwood Town are the Blues' next opponents in three weeks time.
92nd min - Matt Bloomfield has his first couple of touches after nearly 9 months out injured and they are typical quality from the midfielder. His introduction has topped off a near perfect evening.
91st min - Again a massive chance has fallen to Sam Hatton but he couldn't convert on the volley and the Blues remain 4-1 up.
90th min - 3 minutes added time.
89th min - Bloomfield will replace hat-trick hero Matt Harrold and they both receive massive round of applause from the Wanderers travelling support.
87th min - Defending of the highest order from John Mousinho. The midfielder tracked back to deny Jon Main before clearing for a throw-in.
86th min - The time has arrived, Matt Bloomfield is stripped and ready for his return. A great sight.
84th min - Good header out from Craig Woodman as Chris Hussey's corner swung into the 6-yard area. We're on the attack again and we have another corner, good work from Zeb again down that right side.
83rd min - Derek Duncan has replaced the very solid Gary Holt. Could we still see Matt Bloomfield?
82nd min - The home sides latest chance has fallen to Alan Inns but he could although his header was towards goal it trickled out for a goal-kick.
81st min - The Blues are threatening to run riot here and somehow it's still only 4-1. Zebroski did well on the right to skin his marker, he pulled the ball back towards Magno but it was cleared by Wombles defender Alan Inns at the second attempt.
80th min - Great opportunity for the Wombles' goalscorer Sam Hatton to get the home side back to 4-2. The ball came to him at the back post but at a tight angle he could only fire into the side-netting.
78th min - Good block from Lewis Hunt as Danny Kedwell turned and let a shot go from the egde of the area. Wanderers are going to make a sub - Magno Vieira is coming on for goalscorer Matty Phillips.
77th min - The AFC fans continue to sing and rightly so, their team hasn't played badly it's just the Blues have been so good tonight.
75th min - The Blues are calling for Matty Bloomfield and Peter Taylor may be tempted to throw the midfielder on for 15 minutes with the game now surely wrapped up. The midfielder is a very important player for the Wanderers and it's great to see him back in the fold.
73rd min - GOAL! Wombles 1-4 Wanderers - Matt Harrold has completed his hat-trick after racing onto a John Mousinho pass before once again calming placing a shot past Alan Little. An immense performance from Harrold and he has taken all three of his goals so well.
71st min - Taylor has sent a couple of the Blues players to warm-up, we could be about to see some fresh legs. Maybe Matt Bloomfield?
69th min - Good chance for Danny Kedwell, but he mis-controlled after the substitute, Anthony Finn, ball was over-hit into the striker.
67th min - Willo did well to climb at the back stick to head back across but it was just to far ahead of Zebroski as it bounced into the area.
66th min - Jake Leberl has been cautioned for a poor tackle on Chris Zebroski. During the stoppage in play, Michael Haswell has been replaced by Chris Hussey and Anthony Finn has replaced Elliot Godfrey.
65th min - The Wombles will continue to try and play football as they have throughout the game but to have any real chance of progressing they need to score soon.
64th min - The youngster did well for the goal, he has found it hard at times tonight but he proved what a good young player he is by converting the Wanderers' third after receiving a pass from John Mousinho.
62nd min - GOAL! Wombles 1-3 Wanderers - Matty Phillips has restored the Blues' two-goal lead after firing past Alan Little from just inside the area.
60th min - Terry Brown's men are applying some pressure now and Wanderers were lucky that Luke Garrard's cross from the right missed everyone and rolled out for a goal-kick.
58th min - The tempo has been raised by both the Wombles players and fans as they look to now snatch an equaliser. Their goal from basically their only chance of the game. But despite them looking good going forward they don't look too great at the back.
56th min - AFC Wimbledon have scored. Sam Hatton was on hand at the back post to poke home after Tom Davis' cross missed everyone. It's 2-1 and we have a real game on our hands now.
54th min - Harrold hasn't just got goals in his locker as he just demonstrated with a lovely turn on the far side to beat the Wombles skipper, Alan Inns.
52nd min - Cracks and Willo in the heart of the Blues defence have been superb, they have dealt with everything thrown at them very well.
50th min - Cute ball down the line from Matt Phillips to John Mousinho, however, after he switched it the move broke down. That's what couyld put this game to bed, a quick counter-attack.
49th min - Good play from Gary Holt as he skipped past his man down the right, he was aiming for Matt Harrold but Alan Inns did well to head away.
48th min - A massive 4,532 fans are packed into Kingsmeadow this evening and at the moment they are witnessing a very good Wanderers performance.
47th min - AFC Wimbledon have started brightly in this second 45 and already have won a corner. The referee Anthony Taylor has a word with Matty Phillips and Luke Garrard after a scuffle between the pair.
46th min - We're off again and another half like the first will go down nicely.
Half-time at Kingsmeadow and the Blues have a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break. Matt Harrold has been a menace throughout the opening 45 and he has got both goals. His first came on 9 minutes when he slotted under Alan Little and he then doubled his tally on 35 minutes when he rounded the Wombles keeper before smashing the ball home. More of the same please Blues.
45th min - 1 minute added.
44th min - Dissapointing end to a good run from Matt Phillips. However, after that move broke down another started, guess what Harrold was at it again. This time only the post denied him his hat-trick as he watched his shot crawl along the goal line, so unlucky.
42nd min - Another good move from the Blues and Matt Harrold was again the man threatening the Wombles goal. He rose so well to meet Lewis Hunt's cross from the right and a few inches the other way he would have had his hat-trick and the Blues would be 3-0 up.
41st min - The rain is still teaming down and the best AFC Wimbledon can hope for at the moment is that the ref calls it off - by the way that won't happen.
40th min - The Blues defence have been spot on tonight, right across the back four. They haven't allowed Wimbledon much space, if any, and are limiting the ball into Main and Kedwell.
38th min - For the first time the Wombles fans have gone quiet and it's only the Wanderers fans that I can hear. It's been a very professional performance so far from the Blues.
36th min - The big striker did really well to anticipate Matty Phillips' flick on and he did the rest. Harrold has been sublime tonight.
35th min - GOAL! Wombles 0-2 Wanderers - Matt Harrold doubles his and the Blues' tally after experting rounding the keeper and slotting home.
34th min - The referee is having a word with Zebroski, that's the second time now and next time Chris will be cautioned.
32nd min - The Wanderers are able to break with so much pace these days and Mousinho has won another corner for us. However, it was overhit by Spence and Willo and the other big lads trundle back.
30th min - A slight lull in the game for the first time, it gives me a second to catch my breath as it's been frenetic stuff since the first whistle.
A good evening to Jo Sharp, I'll keep you and the rest of the Wanderers fans up to date.
28th min - Nice claim from Scott Shearer as he came through a number of Wycombe and Wimbledon players.
27th min - Good recovery from Lewwis Spence to put the ball out for a corner after he initially lost the ball in the middle of the park.
25th min - The rain continues to come down on this Kingsmeadow pitch but the wet weather hasn't hampered the fans, with both sets making an incredible noise.
23rd min - Been a good start to the final FA Cup tie of the weekend and more importantly the Blues are ahead 1-0. They rode out an early storm from the hosts and the Wanderers have gradually got back into it and at the present they are dominating their Blue Square South opponents.
21st min - Comfy save for Scott Shearer from Kennedy Adjei's shot just outside the area. The hosts are down to 10 for the moment with their skipper Alan Inns receiving treatment for a blow to the face.
20th min - The Southend striker has just been beaten for the first time tonight and the Wombles defence are in for a tough ride.
18th min - Matt Harrold looks bright this evening and in general it's been a good performance so far from Peter Taylor's men.
I would like to say a good evening to Gerald Blackwell, who has emailed in from France. You can join suit be emailing media@wwfc.com.
16th min - Quick counter from the Blues has won us a corner, good work from Mousinho and Zebroski. From the resulting kick Matt Harrold went close to doubling his tally after rising well to meet the corner, but his header went narrowly wide.
15th min - Good tackle from Gary Holt in the Blues midfield with the dangerous Jon Main lurking.
13th min - Wimbledon do look threatening on the counter though and Dave McCracken's header was important as striker Danny Kedwell waited.
12th min - The Blues are dominating at the moment and lead through Matt Harrold's goal after 9 minutes.
11th min - Good work from the Wombles' no.8, Tom Davis, he surged forward and tried to chip Scott Shearer but the big Scotsman was more than up to the challenge.
10th min - There seemed to be a mix-up in the Dons defence, Harrold was fed through on goal and took it really well.
9th min - GOAL! AFC Wimbledon 0-1 Wanderers - Matt Harrold has given the Blues the lead after coolly slotting under Andy Little in the Wombles goal.
6th min - Wanderers have a free-kick down the right after Harrold was fouled and Mousinho's cross caused problems for the Wombles defence for a moment there.
4th min - Assured play from Mike Williamson in the Blues defence and he started an attack which only ended after John Mousinho's flick directed to Zebroski was deflected to a Dons player.
3rd min - Good pressure from Chris Zebroski to make Alan Inns knock the ball out of play. The Wanderers have settled a tad more in the last minute or so.
2nd min - Bright start from the hosts, they won a corner but from the resulting kick Mike Williamson cleared. We're going to have to ride out this early storm. The Wombles have another corner and this time it's cleared by Matt Harrold.
1st min - AFC Wimbledon are going to get us going but first we're waiting for Setanta to get off the pitch - they're interviewing Terry Brown!
7.40pm - The teams are out and they are greeted by a tremendous reception from both sets of fans. We're nearly there. Hold onto your seats Wanderers fans.
Hello and welcome to the 'Clockwatch' feature on wwfc.com as the Blues get ready to take on AFC Wimbledon at Kingsmeadow in the 1st round of the FA Cup.
Click here tonight's teams.
There is a superb atmosphere building here in Kingston and the near 800 travelling Blues supporters are making a tremendous noise directly opposite me.
Some big names in football have also started to appear, Iain Dowie is currently being interviewed on the pitch, The FA's Trevor Brooking is in attendance as is the former Dons player and Blues manager Lawrie Sanchez.
Don't forget any views, opinions or questions on the game can be emailed to media@wwfc.com throughout the evening.
I've been asking the gaffer and the players all week what is so special about the FA Cup but sitting here you can tell, the atmosphere is amazing, it's a sell-out crowd and we're only five minutes away from kick-off - I can't wait!
Full-time here at Kingsmeadow and the Blues have progressed to the second round of the FA Cup after a comfortable 4-1 win over AFC Wimbledon. Matt Harrold grabbed a superb hat-trick for the Blues and Matty Phillips notched the other. A very professional performance from Peter Taylor's men and Unibond Premier side Eastwood Town are the Blues' next opponents in three weeks time.
92nd min - Matt Bloomfield has his first couple of touches after nearly 9 months out injured and they are typical quality from the midfielder. His introduction has topped off a near perfect evening.
91st min - Again a massive chance has fallen to Sam Hatton but he couldn't convert on the volley and the Blues remain 4-1 up.
90th min - 3 minutes added time.
89th min - Bloomfield will replace hat-trick hero Matt Harrold and they both receive massive round of applause from the Wanderers travelling support.
87th min - Defending of the highest order from John Mousinho. The midfielder tracked back to deny Jon Main before clearing for a throw-in.
86th min - The time has arrived, Matt Bloomfield is stripped and ready for his return. A great sight.
84th min - Good header out from Craig Woodman as Chris Hussey's corner swung into the 6-yard area. We're on the attack again and we have another corner, good work from Zeb again down that right side.
83rd min - Derek Duncan has replaced the very solid Gary Holt. Could we still see Matt Bloomfield?
82nd min - The home sides latest chance has fallen to Alan Inns but he could although his header was towards goal it trickled out for a goal-kick.
81st min - The Blues are threatening to run riot here and somehow it's still only 4-1. Zebroski did well on the right to skin his marker, he pulled the ball back towards Magno but it was cleared by Wombles defender Alan Inns at the second attempt.
80th min - Great opportunity for the Wombles' goalscorer Sam Hatton to get the home side back to 4-2. The ball came to him at the back post but at a tight angle he could only fire into the side-netting.
78th min - Good block from Lewis Hunt as Danny Kedwell turned and let a shot go from the egde of the area. Wanderers are going to make a sub - Magno Vieira is coming on for goalscorer Matty Phillips.
77th min - The AFC fans continue to sing and rightly so, their team hasn't played badly it's just the Blues have been so good tonight.
75th min - The Blues are calling for Matty Bloomfield and Peter Taylor may be tempted to throw the midfielder on for 15 minutes with the game now surely wrapped up. The midfielder is a very important player for the Wanderers and it's great to see him back in the fold.
73rd min - GOAL! Wombles 1-4 Wanderers - Matt Harrold has completed his hat-trick after racing onto a John Mousinho pass before once again calming placing a shot past Alan Little. An immense performance from Harrold and he has taken all three of his goals so well.
71st min - Taylor has sent a couple of the Blues players to warm-up, we could be about to see some fresh legs. Maybe Matt Bloomfield?
69th min - Good chance for Danny Kedwell, but he mis-controlled after the substitute, Anthony Finn, ball was over-hit into the striker.
67th min - Willo did well to climb at the back stick to head back across but it was just to far ahead of Zebroski as it bounced into the area.
66th min - Jake Leberl has been cautioned for a poor tackle on Chris Zebroski. During the stoppage in play, Michael Haswell has been replaced by Chris Hussey and Anthony Finn has replaced Elliot Godfrey.
65th min - The Wombles will continue to try and play football as they have throughout the game but to have any real chance of progressing they need to score soon.
64th min - The youngster did well for the goal, he has found it hard at times tonight but he proved what a good young player he is by converting the Wanderers' third after receiving a pass from John Mousinho.
62nd min - GOAL! Wombles 1-3 Wanderers - Matty Phillips has restored the Blues' two-goal lead after firing past Alan Little from just inside the area.
60th min - Terry Brown's men are applying some pressure now and Wanderers were lucky that Luke Garrard's cross from the right missed everyone and rolled out for a goal-kick.
58th min - The tempo has been raised by both the Wombles players and fans as they look to now snatch an equaliser. Their goal from basically their only chance of the game. But despite them looking good going forward they don't look too great at the back.
56th min - AFC Wimbledon have scored. Sam Hatton was on hand at the back post to poke home after Tom Davis' cross missed everyone. It's 2-1 and we have a real game on our hands now.
54th min - Harrold hasn't just got goals in his locker as he just demonstrated with a lovely turn on the far side to beat the Wombles skipper, Alan Inns.
52nd min - Cracks and Willo in the heart of the Blues defence have been superb, they have dealt with everything thrown at them very well.
50th min - Cute ball down the line from Matt Phillips to John Mousinho, however, after he switched it the move broke down. That's what couyld put this game to bed, a quick counter-attack.
49th min - Good play from Gary Holt as he skipped past his man down the right, he was aiming for Matt Harrold but Alan Inns did well to head away.
48th min - A massive 4,532 fans are packed into Kingsmeadow this evening and at the moment they are witnessing a very good Wanderers performance.
47th min - AFC Wimbledon have started brightly in this second 45 and already have won a corner. The referee Anthony Taylor has a word with Matty Phillips and Luke Garrard after a scuffle between the pair.
46th min - We're off again and another half like the first will go down nicely.
Half-time at Kingsmeadow and the Blues have a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break. Matt Harrold has been a menace throughout the opening 45 and he has got both goals. His first came on 9 minutes when he slotted under Alan Little and he then doubled his tally on 35 minutes when he rounded the Wombles keeper before smashing the ball home. More of the same please Blues.
45th min - 1 minute added.
44th min - Dissapointing end to a good run from Matt Phillips. However, after that move broke down another started, guess what Harrold was at it again. This time only the post denied him his hat-trick as he watched his shot crawl along the goal line, so unlucky.
42nd min - Another good move from the Blues and Matt Harrold was again the man threatening the Wombles goal. He rose so well to meet Lewis Hunt's cross from the right and a few inches the other way he would have had his hat-trick and the Blues would be 3-0 up.
41st min - The rain is still teaming down and the best AFC Wimbledon can hope for at the moment is that the ref calls it off - by the way that won't happen.
40th min - The Blues defence have been spot on tonight, right across the back four. They haven't allowed Wimbledon much space, if any, and are limiting the ball into Main and Kedwell.
38th min - For the first time the Wombles fans have gone quiet and it's only the Wanderers fans that I can hear. It's been a very professional performance so far from the Blues.
36th min - The big striker did really well to anticipate Matty Phillips' flick on and he did the rest. Harrold has been sublime tonight.
35th min - GOAL! Wombles 0-2 Wanderers - Matt Harrold doubles his and the Blues' tally after experting rounding the keeper and slotting home.
34th min - The referee is having a word with Zebroski, that's the second time now and next time Chris will be cautioned.
32nd min - The Wanderers are able to break with so much pace these days and Mousinho has won another corner for us. However, it was overhit by Spence and Willo and the other big lads trundle back.
30th min - A slight lull in the game for the first time, it gives me a second to catch my breath as it's been frenetic stuff since the first whistle.
A good evening to Jo Sharp, I'll keep you and the rest of the Wanderers fans up to date.
28th min - Nice claim from Scott Shearer as he came through a number of Wycombe and Wimbledon players.
27th min - Good recovery from Lewwis Spence to put the ball out for a corner after he initially lost the ball in the middle of the park.
25th min - The rain continues to come down on this Kingsmeadow pitch but the wet weather hasn't hampered the fans, with both sets making an incredible noise.
23rd min - Been a good start to the final FA Cup tie of the weekend and more importantly the Blues are ahead 1-0. They rode out an early storm from the hosts and the Wanderers have gradually got back into it and at the present they are dominating their Blue Square South opponents.
21st min - Comfy save for Scott Shearer from Kennedy Adjei's shot just outside the area. The hosts are down to 10 for the moment with their skipper Alan Inns receiving treatment for a blow to the face.
20th min - The Southend striker has just been beaten for the first time tonight and the Wombles defence are in for a tough ride.
18th min - Matt Harrold looks bright this evening and in general it's been a good performance so far from Peter Taylor's men.
I would like to say a good evening to Gerald Blackwell, who has emailed in from France. You can join suit be emailing media@wwfc.com.
16th min - Quick counter from the Blues has won us a corner, good work from Mousinho and Zebroski. From the resulting kick Matt Harrold went close to doubling his tally after rising well to meet the corner, but his header went narrowly wide.
15th min - Good tackle from Gary Holt in the Blues midfield with the dangerous Jon Main lurking.
13th min - Wimbledon do look threatening on the counter though and Dave McCracken's header was important as striker Danny Kedwell waited.
12th min - The Blues are dominating at the moment and lead through Matt Harrold's goal after 9 minutes.
11th min - Good work from the Wombles' no.8, Tom Davis, he surged forward and tried to chip Scott Shearer but the big Scotsman was more than up to the challenge.
10th min - There seemed to be a mix-up in the Dons defence, Harrold was fed through on goal and took it really well.
9th min - GOAL! AFC Wimbledon 0-1 Wanderers - Matt Harrold has given the Blues the lead after coolly slotting under Andy Little in the Wombles goal.
6th min - Wanderers have a free-kick down the right after Harrold was fouled and Mousinho's cross caused problems for the Wombles defence for a moment there.
4th min - Assured play from Mike Williamson in the Blues defence and he started an attack which only ended after John Mousinho's flick directed to Zebroski was deflected to a Dons player.
3rd min - Good pressure from Chris Zebroski to make Alan Inns knock the ball out of play. The Wanderers have settled a tad more in the last minute or so.
2nd min - Bright start from the hosts, they won a corner but from the resulting kick Mike Williamson cleared. We're going to have to ride out this early storm. The Wombles have another corner and this time it's cleared by Matt Harrold.
1st min - AFC Wimbledon are going to get us going but first we're waiting for Setanta to get off the pitch - they're interviewing Terry Brown!
7.40pm - The teams are out and they are greeted by a tremendous reception from both sets of fans. We're nearly there. Hold onto your seats Wanderers fans.
Hello and welcome to the 'Clockwatch' feature on wwfc.com as the Blues get ready to take on AFC Wimbledon at Kingsmeadow in the 1st round of the FA Cup.
Click here tonight's teams.There is a superb atmosphere building here in Kingston and the near 800 travelling Blues supporters are making a tremendous noise directly opposite me.
Some big names in football have also started to appear, Iain Dowie is currently being interviewed on the pitch, The FA's Trevor Brooking is in attendance as is the former Dons player and Blues manager Lawrie Sanchez.
Don't forget any views, opinions or questions on the game can be emailed to media@wwfc.com throughout the evening.
I've been asking the gaffer and the players all week what is so special about the FA Cup but sitting here you can tell, the atmosphere is amazing, it's a sell-out crowd and we're only five minutes away from kick-off - I can't wait!
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