THIS year’s annual Goals 4 GOSH charity went the distance as penalties were required to separate the teams – and Chelsea legend Eden Hazard was on the losing side!
Chet Sket’s double initially put the Dolphin Dons in a commanding position.
However, footballing genius Hazard pulled one back for the Wimbledon Wombles
And Wayne Routledge levelled the scoring, sending this match to penalties.
But despite Hazard superbly scoring his, the rest of the Wimbledon Wombles just simply couldn’t keep their composure.
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Form is temporary, class is permanent
He may have put on a few pounds since retiring, but you could still see the touch was there with Eden Hazard.
Scoring one sublime strike and having such a big influence on the match in general.
However, he could not help his teammates with their penalties.
Eden posing for photos
The big name at this charity match, Eden Hazard made sure the fans were not disappointed.
They got their money’s worth as they got to see the legend score a goal along the way.
Of course he scored his penalty in the shootout as he calmly rolled it into the bottom corner.
Dolphin Dons win Goals 4 GOSH trophy
Chet Sket lifts the trophy aloft for the Dons.
His goals were integral for them today.
Everyone seems overjoyed with the victory.
FT: Wimbledon Wombles 2-2 Dolphin Dons (PENS 2-3)
Well, it was an entertaining game at Plough Lane.
It didn’t really come to life until the Dons scored their second.
Then goals from Eden Hazard and Wayne Routledge got them back on level terms.
Dolphins Dons win 3-2 on penalties
Goal – Matthew Briggs (Dolphin Dons) 2-3
Missed penalty – Danny Aarons (Wimbledon Wombles) 2-2
Missed penalty – Paul Gorton (Dolphin Dons) 2-2
Penalty saved – Grovesy (Wimbledon Wombles) 2-2
Goal – Manny (Dolphin Dons) 2-2
Goal – A Star (Wimbledon Wombles) 2-1
Penalty saved – Harry Cain (Dolphin Dons) 1-1
Penalty saved – Wayne Routledge (Wimbledon Wombles) 1-1
Goal – Tylor Cruz (Dolphin Dons) 1-1
Goal – Eden Hazard (Wimbledon Wombles) 1-0
FT: Wimbledon Wombles 2-2 Dolphin Dons
The referee brings the game to a close.
We now head to penalties.
Just what the fans wanted to see.
Wimbledon Wombles 2-2 Dolphin Dons
85. Both sides are throwing caution to the wind looking for a winner.
It is end to end stuff right now.
Hazard tries his luck from distance but it is beaten away.
Wimbledon Wombles 2-2 Dolphin Dons
80. What a miss from Danny Aarons.
Wayne Routledge does well to get the cross in and lays it on a plate for his teammate.
Somehow, Aarons misses the goal from two yards out.
Wimbledon Wombles 2-2 Dolphin Dons
76. A great finish from Routledge has drawn this one level.
He lifted it into the far corner, lifting it over the advancing keeper with the outside of his boot.
This game has come to life all of a sudden.
Goal – Wayne Routledge (Wimbledon Wombles)
Wimbledon Wombles 1-2 Dolphin Dons
75. Chet Sket is penalised for a very late challenge.
We have a slight break in play as the players have a drinks break.
Not long left in the game for the Wombles to find an equaliser.
Wimbledon Wombles 1-2 Dolphin Dons
70. Routledge is showing how he still has the skills.
Despite being retired he could probably do a job in the lower leagues.
Hazard shoots from the edge of the box but it deflects wide again.
Wimbledon Wombles 1-2 Dolphin Dons
65. Mariappa is coming off injured, clutching his shoulder.
Long seems to be struggling with his ribs from the same incident.
Hazard is looking to take it up a gear now to get something from this game.
Wimbledon Wombles 1-2 Dolphin Dons
62. What a minute of football that was.
Firstly, Chet Sket bundles his way past the defenders before toe poking his shot home.
The Dons goes straight down the other end of the pitch and Hazard picks it up in a dangerous position.
He runs at them before checking onto his right and bending it into the far corner.
Goal – Eden Hazard (Wimbledon Wombles)
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
