Match Report: Wealdstone 1-0 AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde fell to defeat on the road as they were defeated 1-0 against Wealdstone on Monday Afternoon.

A header from Henry Sandat proved the difference as the Coasters failed to make their possession count.

Wealdstone started off the better side with the host’s going close through Max Kretzschmar who whipped a free kick from the left just wide and over Winterbottom’s net.

The host’s did then take the lead with just 18 minutes gone as the Coasters lost possession in the middle of the park and were punished when a cross from the left was headed home by Henry Sandat.

Yacou Traore saw yellow from referee Ross Martin for a dangerous challenge on Corey Whelan and was soon after substituted after avoiding a second caution for a foul on Ethan Mitchell.

The Coasters grew into the game with a couple of half chances as Chris Beech’s side began to take control of the midfield battle.

Nick Haughton had a half chance when the Coasters broke away but Taelor O’Kane’s ball into the area bounced just too awkwardly for Fylde’s number ten who couldn’t direct his effort on target.

Half time: Wealdstone 1-0 AFC Fylde

Wealdstone started the second half in similar fashion on the front foot. Emeka Obi produced a brilliant header to prevent the hosts from doubling their lead as he headed to safety.

Ben Winterbottom was then called into action as the Brentford loanee got down well to deny Hutchinson who looked to curl the ball into the far corner.

Chris Beech looked to change the game as the Coasters changed systems via a triple substitute which saw Joe Riley, Offrande Zanzala and Bryce Hosannah introduced at the Vale.

Winterbottom was then forced to produce another great save as Todd Miller struck across the face of goal before the Stones did have the ball in the net as Jack Cook headed in but his goal was chalked off for offside.

The game fizzled out as Wealdstone managed the contest well and took all three points on bank holiday Monday.

AFC Fylde: Winterbottom, Gamble, Obi, Long (Davis 69′), Evans, Mitchell (Riley 55′), O’Kane (Hosannah 55′), Haughton (Zanzala 55′), Whelan (C), Ormerod (Jolley 69′), Ustabasi

Subs not used: Richardson, Brennan.

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