Football League Youth Alliance

Merit League 1

Saturday 16th February 2019

Kick Off 10.30 Actual 10.32

A.F.C. Wimbledon U18 3 Luton Town U18 1, attendance 43

22’ 1-0

55’ 2-0

57’ 3-0

83’ 3-1

@ King’s College Sports Ground

Windsor Avenue

New Malden

KT3 5HA

No Admission or Programme.

This was the opening round of the Merit League fixtures. Wimbledon were superior throughout in what was a really entertaining match, which had far more attacking play than the last couple of youth matches I had seen. I hope the coaches don’t get this type of football drummed out of them!

The opening goal was scrambled over the line, with an immediate signal from the Linesman that it was a goal. No need for VAR here! The second was a tap in at the far post, from a corner that came right across the six yard box and the third was a follow in to a parried save by the ‘keeper. Luton did get the goal of the game though. A long kick from their ‘keeper saw a chase between their striker and a Wimbledon player. The ball was taken down first time and a shot from the angle of the 18 yard box flew into the far top corner of the net.

There was no problem getting in to watch this match, although, as ever, it is difficult to take photographs.