Preview:
After Ewell almost rescued a point last time the sides met, the hosts certainly hoped they would not be gifting their opponents a three goal cushion this time around.
The Match:
12
CHANCE
Ewell make a bright start to proceedings as should take an early lead, as Chipperton blazes over after intercepting a stray back-pass.
26
CHANCE
Chipperton and Tanous combine for a neat one-two but the latter passes up a gilt-edged chance on the rebound after the former’s effort is blocked.
HALF TIME – AFC Ewell 0 vs Old Wimbledonians 0
56
NEAR MISS
Ransom is called into action and has to make a crucial save to keep the score line level.
76
CHANCE
A probing Ewell break sees Williams-Crowe surge into the area and drive his effort narrowly wide of goal.
79
NEAR MISS
Ransom again keeps the opposition at bay as both sides chase a potential winner.
82
CHANCE
Chipperton steers a lopping header towards the back post but the keeper is on hand to tip it away for a corner.
FULL TIME – AFC Ewell 0 vs Old Wimbledonians 0
98
GOAL
Ewell’s backline is breached due to a combination of tired legs and brilliant individual play.
HALF TIME (AET) – AFC Ewell 0 – Old Wimbledonians 1
116
CHANCE
Clancy’s mazy run evades a number of attempted tackles but his resulting shot is parried and cleared in what proves to be Ewell’s last major opening.
The verdict:
In what proved to be a remarkably open encounter, Ewell failed to score for the first time this season despite arguably looking at their most potent. Despite finding themselves in a number of promising areas and carving out a handful of glorious opportunities, their profligacy in front of goal cost them a place in the Third Round.