Morecambe hosted Woking at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium, aiming to capitalise on their previous league victory and ascend the National League table. Woking, however, had their own ambitions, seeking to distance themselves from the lower end of the standings. The match, overseen by referee Declan Brown, was characterised by tactical battles and a dramatic conclusion.
The first half saw both teams vying for dominance, with the midfield a fiercely contested area. Terrell Agyemang of Morecambe received a yellow card for a foul, as did Woking’s Jack Turner and Aaron Drewe, highlighting the intensity of the early exchanges. Despite these cautions, neither side could find a breakthrough, and the first half ended scoreless.
The second half sparked into life in the 54th minute when Jamie Andrews, assisted by Aiden O’Brien, put Woking ahead. This goal shifted the momentum in favour of the visitors. Morecambe responded with a triple substitution in the 66th minute, introducing Ma’kel Bogle-Campbell, Raheem Conte, and Admiral Muskwe in an attempt to revitalise their attack. Woking also made changes, bringing on Sam Ashford and Jake Forster-Caskey in the 78th minute, looking to reinforce their lead and inject fresh energy into the game.
As the match progressed, Morecambe continued to push for an equaliser, but Woking’s defence remained resolute. In the 85th minute, Ma’kel Bogle-Campbell was shown a yellow card for a foul, adding to Morecambe’s growing frustration.
The decisive moment came in the dying moments of added time. In the 94th minute, substitute Sam Ashford, who had entered the fray in the 78th minute, secured the victory for Woking, extending their lead.
The final whistle confirmed a 0-2 victory for Woking. This win represents a significant boost for Woking, who, prior to this match, were struggling near the bottom of the league table, without a win in their last five games. These three points offer them a glimmer of hope for improving their league position. For Morecambe, this defeat is a setback. After six games, they find themselves in the lower half of the table and will need to address their scoring difficulties to improve their standing.