Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Frank MacleanF. Maclean53
G
1
G
42Neil SharpeN. Sharpe
Henry PearceH. Pearce57
D
2
D
52Jamie EtheringtonJ. Etherington
Alejandro José MariA. José Mari49
D
3
D
43Daniel WrightD. Wright
Damien JosephD. Joseph49
D
captain4
D
42Darren ClaphamD. Clapham
Del BrownD. Brown57
M
5
D
38Alan GascoigneA. Gascoigne
Eddie SinclairE. Sinclair52
M
6
M
47Stan BlackS. Black
Michael WindassM. Windass46
M
7
M
44Mick BrookingM. Brooking
Arthur SmithA. Smith43
M
8captain
M
42Phil ScowcroftP. Scowcroft
Nick SinclairN. Sinclair54
A
9
A
53Martin DrakeM. Drake
Ruel TilerR. Tiler47
A
10
A
49Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence
Kemal FortuneK. Fortune42
A
11
A
40Edward MatthewsE. Matthews
 
Tommy KeaneT. Keane49
G
12
M
40Wayne RipleyW. Ripley
Carl ToddC. Todd42
A
13
A
40Rio WeirR. Weir
Marc BlakeM. Blake41
G
14
A
40Kevin JessK. Jess

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,857 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Bould.


0.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
2.48
Del Brown catches Phil Scowcroft on the ankles. Del Brown is shown the yellow card! Phil Scowcroft gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.15
Henry Pearce launches a long ball forward into the other half. Nick Sinclair chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Fortune. Kemal Fortune rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.07
Darren Clapham brings the ball forward. Darren Clapham makes a simple pass to Martin Drake. Martin Drake makes a pass forward but Edward Matthews makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
9.59
Mick Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Drake. Martin Drake shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.16
Eddie Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Nick Sinclair who takes it down. Nick Sinclair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Tiler but he's offside!
15.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Mick Brooking plays the ball forward to Martin Drake. Martin Drake shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.23
Arthur Smith catches Stan Black on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stan Black runs off the knock.
20.19
Henry Pearce makes a simple pass to Del Brown. Del Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Fortune. Kemal Fortune skips past Alan Gascoigne! Some superb footwork from Kemal Fortune provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
21.07
Daniel Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Black. With a delightful solo run, Stan Black stretches the opposition's defence. Stan Black finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.35
Stan Black flicks a high ball forward to Craig Lawrence who takes it down. Craig Lawrence skips past Alejandro José Mari! Craig Lawrence takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.37
Stan Black makes a simple pass to Edward Matthews. Edward Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.36
From the throw-in, Phil Scowcroft picks out Stan Black. Stan Black darts forward. Stan Black tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
40.22
Henry Pearce runs forward with the ball. Henry Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler puts a great ball through but Nick Sinclair is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
44.50
Damien Joseph barges into Craig Lawrence. The referee calls over Damien Joseph and shows him a yellow card! Craig Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Eddie Sinclair barges into Phil Scowcroft. The referee calls over Eddie Sinclair and warns him to calm down! Phil Scowcroft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United kick off!
57.28
Phil Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Drake. Martin Drake tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
60.59
Milton Keynes Dons have made a substitution with Rio Weir replacing Craig Lawrence .
61.64
Henry Pearce pushes mid-way up the pitch. Showing intelligent composure, Henry Pearce picks a pass forward to Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.38
Phil Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Martin Drake collects the pass. Martin Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Weir. Rio Weir finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Frank Maclean punches it away to safety.
72.43
Stan Black chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Drake. Martin Drake shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Frank Maclean manages to gather it.
73.58
Eddie Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Daniel Wright is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
75.53
Eddie Sinclair takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Rio Weir reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.05
Milton Keynes Dons have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Jess replacing Darren Clapham and Wayne Ripley replacing Stan Black .
83.56
Alan Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Nick Sinclair. The referee warns Alan Gascoigne to calm down! Nick Sinclair hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.08
Damien Joseph controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair hits a low pass to Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler deftly passes the ball to Kemal Fortune, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kemal Fortune provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Mick Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Drake. Martin Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Matthews. Edward Matthews is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Milton Keynes Dons
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
29.4%
47.1%
23.5%

Scorers
Craig Lawrence 30
Edward Matthews 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Lawrence of Milton Keynes Dons

Match Ratings
1.Frank Maclean (GK)
6
2.Henry Pearce (DEF)
8
3.Alejandro José Mari (DEF)
6
4.Damien Joseph (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Del Brown (MID)yellow card
5
6.Eddie Sinclair (MID)
6
7.Michael Windass (MID)
6
8.Arthur Smith (MID)yellow card
5
9.Nick Sinclair (ATT)
6
10.Ruel Tiler (ATT)
6
11.Kemal Fortune (ATT)
6
 
12.Tommy Keane (GK)
0
13.Carl Todd (ATT)
0
14.Marc Blake (GK)
0

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)
8
7.Mick Brooking (MID)
6
8.Phil Scowcroft (MID)
6
9.Martin Drake (ATT)
7
10.Craig Lawrence (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Edward Matthews (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Wayne Ripley (MID)
6
13.Rio Weir (ATT)
6
14.Kevin Jess (ATT)
6