The Dons ran out eventual winners at Carshalton Athletic on Sunday in a game which was overshadowed by a serious injury sustained by the Stevenage keeper in the first 10 minutes. The Don’s went into the game after last Sunday’s incredible penalty shoot-out victory away to Portsmouth to secure our place in the semi final of the FAWNL Plate. With second place Billericay Town not playing today the Dons knew a victory would further close the gap to the top two.
The Dons got off to a perfect start when Katie Stanley opened the scoring after only 9 minutes. However whilst the Dons were celebrating the Stevenage keeper stayed down having sustained a shoulder injury in the process of attempting a save. There was then a 30 minute break in play whilst she received treatment before being transferred to hospital. When play restarted the rest of the first half was a scrappy affair with neither team having any clear cut chances.
In the second half the Dons started in a much stronger fashion and doubled their lead just before the hour mark as Ashlee Hincks continued her scoring streak. Wimbledon continued their dominance and kept searching for more goals. However a well disciplined Stevenage side dug in and made life difficult for the Dons and prevented us extending our advantage.
Next up we are back at Plough Lane on Wednesday night with tickets now available via: https://tickets.afcwimbledon.ltd.uk/selection/event/seat?perfId=101594902329&ot=0>mStepTracking=true
El Sueno Tequila Player of The Match Angel Fowler said “The main thing was we got the win today, it was not our best performance either but we certainly played our game and did what we needed to do to get three points”
First team coach Andy May said “It was a difficult one to be fair looking back at it, we didn’t set our standards and the intensity we wanted to work at but at the end of the day it’s three points so it’s a pleasing thing but I think there is more from us than that performance today.”
Dons: 23. Faye Baker, 34. Molly Childerhouse, 2. Angel Fowler, 8. Rebecca Sargent, 20. Hannah Billingham ©, 4. Steph Mann (Rosie Russell), 16. Emily Donovan, 12. Megan Stow (28. Emily Oliver), 7. Lauren Pickett (10. Chloe Sampson), 9. Ashlee Hincks, 14. Katie Stanley (53. Amy Taylor)