Ryan rescues Iron point: Match Review

Walsall Vs Scunthorpe United,Sat 17 Sep 2011

By GMF Editor  September 17, 2011
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Walsall
2 - 2
Scunthorpe United



A dramatic goal by substitute Jimmy Ryan in the fourth and final minute of stoppage time earned Scunthorpe a 2-2 draw at Walsall.

Ryan hammered in a low shot after collecting a pass from the outstanding Mark Duffy as the Saddlers desperately tried to hang on.

It was no more than Alan Knill`s side deserved after dominating the match from start to finish but the Iron are still looking for their first win after nine league games - their worst start in 37 years.



Walsall took the lead after 22 minutes when Adam Chambers headed in a free-kick from Richard Taundry, although it was against the run of p

Scunthorpe equalised in the 78th minute when another substitute, Garry Thompson, knocked the ball in from close range following a corner.

Then, with seven minutes left, Walsall substitute Will Grigg thought he had won the game with a stunning far-post volley from Taundry's cross but Scunthorpe had other ideas and Ryan saved them in the 94th minute.

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