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Millwall beat Wimbledon to go through to FA Cup quarter-final

Re-live the FA Cup action from Kingsmeadow

Callum Rice-Coates
Saturday 16 February 2019 16:40 GMT
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Championship Millwall are through to the FA Cup quarter-finals after beating League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon 1-0.

The Lions came close to adding to the 1-0 advantage given to them by Wallace's early goal on a number of occasions in the second half but failed to beat Dons goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for a second time.

Millwall join Watford and Brighton in Monday night's quarter-final draw.

Re-live the action in the blog below:

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Wimbledon 0-1 Millwall

36 minutes

Millwall enjoy their first real spell of prolonged pressure, with some nice buildup play. It ends disappointingly, though, as Jed Wallace blazes an ambitious shot over the bar.

Callum Rice-Coates16 February 2019 15:38

Wimbledon 0-1 Millwall

37 minutes

Sibbick, who has been lively on the right for Wimbledon, wins a corner. Wordsworth's ball in is poor, though, and Archer comes out to claim it easily.

Callum Rice-Coates16 February 2019 15:40

Wimbledon 0-1 Millwall

42 minutes

Wimbledon work the ball nicely on the edge of the box and Sibbick is found in space on the right. But he can't beat the first man with his cross and Millwall come away with the ball.

Callum Rice-Coates16 February 2019 15:44

Wimbledon 0-1 Millwall

45 minutes

Wallace's cross deflects into the path of Ferguson, who has a go on the half volley but sees his effort blocked. Millwall have been wasteful in the final third and Wimbledon will not feel overly troubled.

Callum Rice-Coates16 February 2019 15:48

Half time: Jon Moss brings the first half to a close. Wallace's early goal is all that separates the sides, but it's been an even game in all areas. Millwall have not really looked like the higher division side and Wimbledon will be confident that they can find a way back into the game.

Callum Rice-Coates16 February 2019 15:50

Wimbledon get us back underway. The hosts have made a half time change, too: Andy Barcham replaces Tyler Garratt.

Callum Rice-Coates16 February 2019 16:05

Wimbledon 0-1 Millwall

47 minutes

The hosts win a free kick early in the half, which is whipped in dangerously by Hartigan. No one in a blue shirt is there to meet it, though, and it runs through to Archer.

Callum Rice-Coates16 February 2019 16:07

Wimbledon 0-1 Millwall

50 minutes

Wimbledon come forward with purpose and Barcham looks to find room for a shot in the box. The substitute is crowded out and Millwall clear for a corner, which comes to nothing. But this has been a promising start to the second half for the home side.

Callum Rice-Coates16 February 2019 16:10

Wimbledon 0-1 Millwall

51 minutes

Sibbick cuts inside from the right and goes for goal on his left foot. It appears to take a deflection, but a goal kick is given to the frustration of the home fans. 

Callum Rice-Coates16 February 2019 16:11

Wimbledon 0-1 Millwall

55 minutes

O'Brien should make it 2-0, played through on goal by Gregory, but his low finish is stopped by Ramsdale. Wimbledon were caught out at the back having been largely in control of this second half.

Callum Rice-Coates16 February 2019 16:15

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