Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Neil SharpeN. Sharpe42
G
1
G
43Jody InceJ. Ince
Jamie EtheringtonJ. Etherington52
D
2
D
45Darius WetherallD. Wetherall
Daniel WrightD. Wright43
D
3captain
D
44Simon HulmeS. Hulme
Darren ClaphamD. Clapham42
D
4
D
41Gareth EvansG. Evans
Alan GascoigneA. Gascoigne38
D
5
D
36Ben BenjaminB. Benjamin
Stan BlackS. Black47
M
6
M
56Danilo MarchegianiD. Marchegiani
Mick BrookingM. Brooking44
M
7
M
54Graham BaileyG. Bailey
Phil ScowcroftP. Scowcroft42
M
captain8
M
48Peter BurgessP. Burgess
Martin DrakeM. Drake53
A
9
M
44Gareth VassellG. Vassell
Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence49
A
10
A
53Jonathan WinterburnJ. Winterburn
Edward MatthewsE. Matthews40
A
11
A
52Syd CrooksS. Crooks
 
Wayne RipleyW. Ripley40
M
12
A
47Chris WatsonC. Watson
Rio WeirR. Weir40
A
13
A
45Eddie DyerE. Dyer
Kevin JessK. Jess40
A
14
M
41Gilles SmithG. Smith

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 2,552 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.


0.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the match underway!
10.36
Ben Benjamin clumsily knocks into Craig Lawrence. Ben Benjamin is given a warning by the referee! Craig Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.02
Martin Drake clumsily knocks into Gareth Evans. The referee calls over Martin Drake and warns him to calm down! Gareth Evans runs off the knock.
20.21
Simon Hulme receives the ball from a throw-in from Gareth Evans. Simon Hulme advances with the ball. Simon Hulme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
21.37
Peter Burgess makes a simple pass to Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Clapham.
22.40
Mick Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Edward Matthews controls it well on his chest. Edward Matthews tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
24.09
Phil Scowcroft comes in with a late challenge on Danilo Marchegiani. Phil Scowcroft is shown the yellow card! Danilo Marchegiani gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.32
Ben Benjamin receives the ball from a throw-in from Gareth Evans. Ben Benjamin chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Vassell. Gareth Vassell sees Syd Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Sharpe who gathers it comfortably.
28.47
Phil Scowcroft threads the ball through to Martin Drake. Martin Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
30.54
Mick Brooking sees Craig Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Lawrence shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.04
Daniel Wright makes a strong solo run forward. Daniel Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Drake. Martin Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.09
Graham Bailey takes it forward alone. Graham Bailey plays a one-two with Syd Crooks and rushes in on goal... Graham Bailey strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Neil Sharpe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.21
Stan Black clumsily knocks into Gareth Vassell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gareth Vassell runs off the knock.
40.45
Stan Black comes in with a late challenge on Gareth Vassell. Stan Black is given a warning by the referee! Gareth Vassell runs off the knock.
44.32
Phil Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Martin Drake collects the pass. Martin Drake advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Martin Drake provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace have changed their lineup with Chris Watson replacing Darius Wetherall.

45.00
Milton Keynes Dons start the second half!
51.39
Stan Black passes the ball forward to Martin Drake. Martin Drake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.40
Peter Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks shoots from 20 yards. The keeper, Neil Sharpe, sees it late!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
59.48
Danilo Marchegiani chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
60.47
Milton Keynes Dons have made a substitution with Rio Weir replacing Craig Lawrence .
67.36
Darren Clapham takes it forward alone. Darren Clapham sees Martin Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Drake shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
69.30
Graham Bailey sees Jonathan Winterburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Winterburn shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.54
Peter Burgess sees a break and surges forward. Peter Burgess shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.27
Milton Keynes Dons have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Jess replacing Darren Clapham and Wayne Ripley replacing Stan Black .Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Eddie Dyer replacing Jonathan Winterburn and Gilles Smith replacing Syd Crooks .
83.40
Gareth Vassell makes a simple pass to Gilles Smith. Gilles Smith whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Dyer. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Dyer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Neil Sharpe.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Crystal Palace
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
23.8%
57.1%
19%

Scorers
Martin Drake 44, 51
Graham Bailey 33
Syd Crooks 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Drake of Milton Keynes Dons

Match Ratings
1.Neil Sharpe (GK)
6
2.Jamie Etherington (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Wright (DEF)
6
4.Darren Clapham (DEF)
6
5.Alan Gascoigne (DEF)
6
6.Stan Black (MID)yellow card
5
7.Mick Brooking (MID)
6
8.Phil Scowcroft (MID)yellow card
6
9.Martin Drake (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Craig Lawrence (ATT)
6
11.Edward Matthews (ATT)
6
 
12.Wayne Ripley (MID)
6
13.Rio Weir (ATT)
6
14.Kevin Jess (ATT)
6

1.Jody Ince (GK)
6
2.Darius Wetherall (DEF)
6
3.Simon Hulme (DEF)
6
4.Gareth Evans (DEF)
6
5.Ben Benjamin (DEF)
6
6.Danilo Marchegiani (MID)
7
7.Graham Bailey (MID)goal scored
8
8.Peter Burgess (MID)
7
9.Gareth Vassell (MID)
6
10.Jonathan Winterburn (ATT)
6
11.Syd Crooks (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Chris Watson (ATT)
6
13.Eddie Dyer (ATT)
6
14.Gilles Smith (MID)
6