Dons win 2-0. Benefit from Tranmere going down to 10 men from 30th min (1-0).
Tzanev in goal.
Tzanev in goal.
Nik Tzanev (Unattached FC)
Dons beat fellow League Two side Sutton United 1-0 in EFL Trophy.
Tzanev on the pine.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/11/22/england/football-league-trophy/afc-wimbledon/sutton-united-fc/3985234/
Tzanev on the pine.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/11/22/england/football-league-trophy/afc-wimbledon/sutton-united-fc/3985234/
Tzanev in goal as Dons are knocked out of the FA Cup by 5th tier Chesterfield (who are 3rd in the National League - behind Wrexham & Notts County).
Dons losing 0-2.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/11/26/england/fa-cup/afc-wimbledon/chesterfield-fc/3983502/
Dons losing 0-2.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/11/26/england/fa-cup/afc-wimbledon/chesterfield-fc/3983502/
Dons (11th) travel to Swindon Town (9th). Dons with 4 wins in their last 5 games only 4 points off the playoff spots now, nearing the half way point.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/12/10/england/league-two/swindon-town-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810437/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/12/10/england/league-two/swindon-town-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810437/
0-0 it finishes as the Dons drop to 12th, but after a good run of form are still in with a serious shout of moving towards those playoff spots.
5 clean sheets in his past 5 matches, and hasn't conceded a goal for 475 minutes in League Two action since their come from behind 3-2 win over Harrogate Town. He grabbed himself an assist for the 88th minute winner in that one too!
Long way to go of course, but a very good return to form over this past month or so given the serious scrutiny he came under given their relatively poor start to the season after relegation.
5 clean sheets in his past 5 matches, and hasn't conceded a goal for 475 minutes in League Two action since their come from behind 3-2 win over Harrogate Town. He grabbed himself an assist for the 88th minute winner in that one too!
Long way to go of course, but a very good return to form over this past month or so given the serious scrutiny he came under given their relatively poor start to the season after relegation.
From Flying Kiwis. 5 clean sheets in a row in League Two for Tzanev, as Dons turnaround their season.
Five in a row? Yeah you’d better believe it. There have been some other games in between in cup competitions, with Tzanev’s backup Nathan Broome playing the 1-0 EFL Trophy knockout win over Sutton United and Tzanev getting the 2-0 FA Cup second round defeat to Chesterfield. But in League Two action the man has been unbeatable.
2-0 vs Leyton Orient (H/Nov 8)
0-0 vs Salford City (A/Nov 12)
2-0 vs Tranmere Rovers (A/Nov 19)
1-0 vs Grimsby Town (H/Dec 3)
0-0 vs Swindon Town (A/Dec 10)
Five in a row? Yeah you’d better believe it. There have been some other games in between in cup competitions, with Tzanev’s backup Nathan Broome playing the 1-0 EFL Trophy knockout win over Sutton United and Tzanev getting the 2-0 FA Cup second round defeat to Chesterfield. But in League Two action the man has been unbeatable.
2-0 vs Leyton Orient (H/Nov 8)
0-0 vs Salford City (A/Nov 12)
2-0 vs Tranmere Rovers (A/Nov 19)
1-0 vs Grimsby Town (H/Dec 3)
0-0 vs Swindon Town (A/Dec 10)
Big freeze hits Europe.
Dons game against Stevenage postponed, due to a frozen pitch.
Same for Crocombe's Grimsby & Tommy Smith's Colchester - their League Two matches called off.
Dons game against Stevenage postponed, due to a frozen pitch.
Same for Crocombe's Grimsby & Tommy Smith's Colchester - their League Two matches called off.
EFL Trophy Round of 16 knockout game.
Dons (14th League Two) travel to Plymouth Argyle who are top of the table in League One.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/12/21/england/football-league-trophy/plymouth-argyle-fc/afc-wimbledon/3992473/
Dons (14th League Two) travel to Plymouth Argyle who are top of the table in League One.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/12/21/england/football-league-trophy/plymouth-argyle-fc/afc-wimbledon/3992473/
Was 3-3 end of NT. Plymouth won pen shootout 4-3.
Tzanev was actually on the bench, reserve keeper given a game.
Tzanev was actually on the bench, reserve keeper given a game.
Dons (12th) host Newport County (18th).
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/12/26/england/league-two/afc-wimbledon/newport-county-afc/3810450/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/12/26/england/league-two/afc-wimbledon/newport-county-afc/3810450/
Tzanev in goal for a 1-1 draw
Kiwi derby against Smith’s Colchester next
Kiwi derby against Smith’s Colchester next
Dons (11th) travel to Sutton United (15th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/01/england/league-two/sutton-united-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810484/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/01/england/league-two/sutton-united-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810484/
Tzanev in goal for a 2-1 loss
Dons (14th) travel to Crewe Alexandra (17th) in League Two
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/07/england/league-two/crewe-alexandra-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810692/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/07/england/league-two/crewe-alexandra-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810692/
Tzanev in goal for a 0-0. He's had a number of clean sheets lately.
21 yr old Lachlan Brook (ex Adelaide U) started for Crewe Alex
21 yr old Lachlan Brook (ex Adelaide U) started for Crewe Alex
Dons (5th) host Bradford City (13th).
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/14/england/league-two/afc-wimbledon/bradford-city-afc/3810498/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/14/england/league-two/afc-wimbledon/bradford-city-afc/3810498/
Another clean sheet Tzanev in a 0-0
Dons (13th) travel to Newport County (18th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/21/england/league-two/newport-county-afc/afc-wimbledon/3810517/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/21/england/league-two/newport-county-afc/afc-wimbledon/3810517/
Game postponed
Dons (13th) host Stockport County (10th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/28/england/league-two/afc-wimbledon/stockport-county-fc/3810522/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/28/england/league-two/afc-wimbledon/stockport-county-fc/3810522/
Tzanev in goal for a 1-0 win. Had a host of clean sheets lately
FotMob gives him MotM for his performance in this one. Sounded like he didn't have a heck of a lot to do.
But he did concede a penalty...
Which he then saved.
FotMob gave him the following rating for his efforts.
He's been in cracking form recently between the sticks.
9 clean sheets from last 14 games across all competitions.
All to play for across the backend of the season for the Don's (10th) who are currently 3 points off the playoff positions (4th through 7th). Very pleasing to see him come into form after a tough start to the campaign, and fresh off of relegation last season.
But he did concede a penalty...
29' | PENALTY TO COUNTY! Tzanev barges into Kyle Knoyle, and County have a spot-kick (0-0).
— Stockport County (@StockportCounty) January 28, 2023
Which he then saved.
What a save by big Tans! 🧤
— AFC Wimbledon (@AFCWimbledon) January 28, 2023
With thanks to @Sylfen1 for the brilliant footage 🤝#AFCW | @Nik_Tzanev 🟡🔵 pic.twitter.com/vlA2nWsFiF
FotMob gave him the following rating for his efforts.
He's been in cracking form recently between the sticks.
9 clean sheets from last 14 games across all competitions.
All to play for across the backend of the season for the Don's (10th) who are currently 3 points off the playoff positions (4th through 7th). Very pleasing to see him come into form after a tough start to the campaign, and fresh off of relegation last season.
The SW19 AFCW fan page insists that the penno was a Stockport player running past Tzanev and falling over, lol
London derby. Dons (11th) travel across to East London to play Leyton Orient (1st)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/04/england/league-two/leyton-orient-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810540/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/04/england/league-two/leyton-orient-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810540/
Tzanev in goal for a 1-0 loss
From Flying Kiwis. Might get an AWs callup if there are European friendlies in June. But League Two plays through the March window. Agruably the form Kiwi GK at the moment.
Nik Tzanev: “The whole international thing is massive for me, because I'm born there, and I grew up there. The more I can play for New Zealand, help them progress and get more recognition as a footballing nation, that's something I want to do for sure. That would be one of my main goals.”
🇳🇿 Forging a career on the other side of the world
— Goalkeeper.com (@goalkeeper_com) February 3, 2023
👀 A track record of developing England GKs
⏫ Seeking to bounce back to League One
🤝 Academy pathways @DannyLewis_95 talks all things @AFCWimbledon goalkeepers with @Nik_Tzanev & Ashley Bayes 🧤✍️https://t.co/T0WhmyQvc2
Nik Tzanev: “The whole international thing is massive for me, because I'm born there, and I grew up there. The more I can play for New Zealand, help them progress and get more recognition as a footballing nation, that's something I want to do for sure. That would be one of my main goals.”
Good yarns in there from NT. Unfortunately his three-game clean sheet streak came to an end in a 1-0 loss to Leyton Orient. Good competitive match against the first placed team in the division, with a few class saves from Tzanev, which despite the defeat bodes well for the Dons moving into the last third of the campaign. If they can push on from here then a spot in the playoffs is definitely not beyond their capabilities. Tzanev has 11 clean sheets in League Two this term – fifth most in the league.
Dons (13th) host Carlisle (3rd)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/11/england/league-two/afc-wimbledon/carlisle-united-fc/3810546/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/11/england/league-two/afc-wimbledon/carlisle-united-fc/3810546/
Another Tzanev clean sheet in a 0-0 draw. Dons need some wins soon though to make playoffs
He has to be in the All Whites frame for the matches with China, surely?
FotMob app again giving him MotM honours.
For those that love a good xG stat as well.
FotMob app again giving him MotM honours.
For those that love a good xG stat as well.
Goals prevented above expected (LG2: 2022/23) 🧤🔥
— D3D4Football (@d3d4football) February 6, 2023
8.17 - Sol Brynn
7.91 - Lawrence Vigouroux
7.37 - Harry Lewis
4.96 - Kieran O’Hara
4.72 - Nik Tzanev
4.29 - Alex Cairns
3.91 - Taye Ashby-Hammond #STFC #lofc #bcafc #ColU #afcw #stevenagefc
League Two doesn't break for March window. Take your pick from Sail, Woud, Marinovic (unless he is trialling somewhere) & Paulsen.
But yes Tzanev in the mix for any friendlies in Europe later this year.
But yes Tzanev in the mix for any friendlies in Europe later this year.
Tzanev has certainly done enough to push Woud out of 3rd choice keeper, he'd probably be pushing Marinovic for #2 at this stage.
I'd almost be tempted to swap Woud out for Paulsen.
I'd almost be tempted to swap Woud out for Paulsen.
Tzanev has certainly done enough to push Woud out of 3rd choice keeper, he'd probably be pushing Marinovic for #2 at this stage.
I'd almost be tempted to swap Woud out for Paulsen.
I'd almost be tempted to swap Woud out for Paulsen.
New J League season starts next weekend, will be interesting to see where Woud sits in the keeper peaking order at Kyoto Sanga.
Dons (14th) travel to Northampton Town (4th). Dons need to start converting some draws into wins to push for a playoff spot. Currently 5 points off Stockport County in 7th (last playoff spot)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/14/england/league-two/northampton-town-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810566/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/14/england/league-two/northampton-town-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810566/
A 0-0 draw. Tzanev in goal. Another clean sheet.
Dons sit 13th on the table, but have equal 5th lowest Goals Against (equal with Stockport & Northampton who are in playoff spots). So Tzanev & his defenders are doing their bit.
20 yr old Tete Yengi (ex Newcastle Jets), subbed off at 56 mins for Northampton. Yengi was in the Finnish top flight with VPS in 2022, playing against Rogerson & Whyte. He's only recently arrived in the UK
Dons sit 13th on the table, but have equal 5th lowest Goals Against (equal with Stockport & Northampton who are in playoff spots). So Tzanev & his defenders are doing their bit.
20 yr old Tete Yengi (ex Newcastle Jets), subbed off at 56 mins for Northampton. Yengi was in the Finnish top flight with VPS in 2022, playing against Rogerson & Whyte. He's only recently arrived in the UK
Dons (13th) host Hartlepool United (23rd)
https://au.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/18/england/league-two/afc-wimbledon/hartlepool-united-fc/3810570/
https://au.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/18/england/league-two/afc-wimbledon/hartlepool-united-fc/3810570/
Tzanev in goal for a 2-2 draw.
Frustrating for Dons with conceding 2nd goal in 96th min. Sort of game they need to win to make the playoffs.
Frustrating for Dons with conceding 2nd goal in 96th min. Sort of game they need to win to make the playoffs.
Dons (14th) with short trip to Kent to play Gillingham (21st)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/25/england/league-two/gillingham-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810587/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/25/england/league-two/gillingham-fc/afc-wimbledon/3810587/
Tzanev in goal for a 2-1 loss
Tzanev in goal for a 2-3 loss. Sort of result that makes it unlikely the Dons (15th) will make the promotion playoffs.
They are 11 points below Salford City in 7th (the last playoff spot) with 13 games left.
They are 11 points below Salford City in 7th (the last playoff spot) with 13 games left.