Match report
Forest Green Secures FA Cup Victory Over Alvechurch, 2-1
Forest Green
2–1
FT
Alvechurch
Nov 26, 2022
Forest Green secured their place in the next round of the FA Cup with a narrow 2-1 win over Alvechurch at Wimbleball Road. The victory was hard-fought, especially after midfielder D. Bernard received his second yellow card turning into a red, leaving Forest Green to play the last twenty minutes with ten men.
Key Facts
- • Forest Green's C. Wickham opened the scoring in the 24th minute from the penalty spot.
- • Alvechurch's J. Abbey equalized just five minutes before halftime, restoring parity with a powerful strike.
- • J. March put Forest Green back ahead in the 51st minute, assisted by H. Boyes.
- • D. Bernard received two yellow cards and was subsequently sent off in the 72nd minute.
- • Forest Green held on to win 2-1 despite playing with one man less for a significant portion of the match.
Lineups
Forest Green
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. McGee (G)
- 5 O. Casey (D)
- 15 J. Moore-Taylor (D)
- 3 D. Bernard (D)
- 2 C. O'Keeffe (M)
- 8 R. Hendry (M)
- 4 D. McGeouch (M)
- 11 H. Boyes (M)
- 25 M. Peart-Harris (F)
- 21 C. Wickham (F)
- 28 J. March (F)
Substitutes
- 7 B. Stevenson
- 6 B. Cargill
- 18 B. Fiabema
- 19 S. Robertson
- 44 M. Bennett
- 16 J. Jones
- 27 H. Bunker
- 24 L. Thomas
Alvechurch
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Jezeph (G)
- 2 B. Burton (D)
- 5 J. Willets (D)
- 6 A. Carter (D)
- 3 E. Sephton (D)
- 8 T. Edge (M)
- 4 Áurio Teixeira (M)
- 7 J. Abbey (M)
- 10 J. Concannon (M)
- 11 D. Waldron (F)
- 17 T. Skeen-Hamilton (F)
Substitutes
- 25 H. Bower
- 16 M. Olaloko
- 15 P. Taylor
- 14 H. Williams
- 12 B. Cassidy
- 21 J. Spiers
- 9 L. Brown
- 13 H. Randle
- 20 J. Hallahan
Timeline
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21' Forest Green Card · Yellow CardD. BernardFoul
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24' Forest Green Goal · PenaltyC. Wickham -
45' Forest Green Card · Yellow CardR. HendryFoul
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49' Alvechurch Goal · Normal GoalJ. Abbey -
51' Forest Green Goal · Normal GoalJ. March · Assist: H. Boyes -
72' Forest Green Card · Yellow CardD. BernardFoul
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72' Forest Green Card · Red CardD. BernardFoul
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74' Forest Green subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Hendry · On: Ben Stevenson -
74' Forest Green subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Wickham · On: B. Cargill -
83' Alvechurch subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Burton · On: H. Bower -
90'+4 Alvechurch subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Sephton · On: M. Olaloko -
90' Alvechurch Card · Yellow CardJ. AbbeyFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Forest Green | Alvechurch |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 77% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 331 | 422 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Accurate Passes | 246 | 327 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 1 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early lead by C. Wickham from the penalty spot set a positive tone for Forest Green, giving them an important advantage.
- ▸ After J. Abbey equalized for Alvechurch, Forest Green managed to regain their composure and score again through J. March just two minutes later, securing the momentum needed for the remainder of the game.