So we need our first ever win at Wimbledon as well as our first ever away win in a non-Wembley Play Off match.
I think we'll give it a good go, but with the best defence and the 2nd best home record - one goal for them will probably see them through. Can't see them going 120 minutes without scoring if they need to.
We force extra time late in the game, then they win it just as we look as though we're settling for pens.
1-1
0-2 Abbott, Platt, 1100 singing and dancing pies
Painful calling this one..... Gonna go...
Wimbled 2 - 1 Notts (last minute heartbreak)
I just can't see us getting anything from this one. Yeah, we're better away, but that's because the home team usually has to attempt to win. Wimbledon just have to not lose. If they go behind and need a goal, they'll just launch balls into our box and put us under pressure until we crumble. No way we'll hold out like they did against us.
Notts shock Wimbledon with the sheer frenzy of their initial attacks. We get the ***** early goal.
Wimbledon do not look at all fazed, they are supremely confident that they will grind Notts down over 90 minutes. To everybody's amazement Notts do not ease up but renew the onslaught. A dazed Wimbledon defence panics and concede a second goal - a controversial penalty decision.
Now there is consternation in the Wimbledon ranks. They commence the inevitable aerial bombardment, but they are unable to break down a determined Notts defence. HT: Wimbledon 0-2 Notts County
Wimbledon start throwing players forward. Notts manage this unprepared move magnificently, by tactically adjusting to a soak-up-&-hit-them-on-the-break mode. They minutes tick by. A phase of frantic Dons pressure is finally relieved by a punt up field, which is latched on to like lightning and coolly despatched for 0-3. However, the commentators say, it's going to be disallowed as obviously offside. But against a fearful storm of protests from Dons players and staff, the officials remain rock-solid and the goal stands. Several Dons players and the manager are booked. Into the final minutes and things start to get seriously ugly as Wimbledon players frustration boils over. A player is red-carded for a scything challenge and the manager follows for abusing an assistant ref. The final whistle blows. FT: Wimbledon 0-3 Notts County
Okay, what do I think will really happen?
We will be cautious - there's only one goal in it, right?
Wimbledon confidently, easily deal with our feeble attacks.
Wimbledon start to bully Notts all over the park.
The officials are blind to their "dark arts".
The inevitable Notts defensive lapse duly arrives.
Sometime later there is the inevitable controversial second goal.
The full time whistle blows to much wailing, gnashing of teeth and recrimination among the Notts fans.
2-0 Wimbledon
We have not got a prayer - the last game of the Stuart Maynard era ends with a whimper.
I have to say I much prefer your first version of events. Fingers crossed it comes true! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_Ross
I'm afraid I really can't shake off the feeling we've blown it and we're going to have a really miserable summer reflecting on what a wonderful opportunity everyone connected with the club (not just Maynard) has blown.
I don't even want to watch the match but know if I don't I'll just be checking my phone every five minutes.
I really hope I'm wrong.
Wimbledon 1 Notts 1
We'll be on top but they'll take the lead. We'll get a goal with about seven minutes left just to twist the knife in further.
I'll be utterly inconsolable for weeks.
Wimbledon 1 - 1 Notts
Morias but Wimbledon equalise in the 97th minute.
Yeah, I can see that happen. We'll give Wimbledon yet another golden moment they'll remember forever, because we're nice like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kent Magpie
Oh and it'll be offside or a foul that's not given, just for a laugh.