AFC Wimbledon won at Stevenage on Saturday, though the scoreline remains unconfirmed beyond a clean sheet for the visitors. The afternoon shaped up as a commanding away performance, with Wimbledon controlling large portions of the contest and Stevenage rarely threatening to alter the outcome.
The hosts made the worst possible start. Alistair Smith put Wimbledon ahead inside three minutes, and James Tyrrell Reid doubled the advantage before the tenth minute had passed. Stevenage were two goals down before most supporters had settled, and they never truly recovered the ground lost in that opening spell.
The second half brought further punishment. Omar Bugiel added a third in the 65th minute, compounding a difficult afternoon for the home side. Jake Reeves and Zack Nelson were also among the changes made around that period as Wimbledon managed the game intelligently, rotating without losing shape or tempo.
Stevenage did manage a response through D. Kemp before the hour, which briefly suggested some fight remained, but Wimbledon's defensive organisation held firm. Robert Junior Nkeng and Antwoine Hackford came on late as Wimbledon saw out the result without alarm.
The closing minutes saw both sides ring the changes freely. Beryly Lubala, Jasper Pattenden, J. Roberts, and L. Thompson all featured from the bench, alongside late appearances from L. Freestone, D. Sweeney, and Myles Hippolyte.
Stevenage will need to respond quickly. Wimbledon depart with considerable satisfaction.
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