Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Les KeaneL. Keane59
G
1
G
42Neil SharpeN. Sharpe
John MiddletonJ. Middleton52
D
2
D
52Jamie EtheringtonJ. Etherington
Leon BrookingL. Brooking43
D
captain3
D
43Daniel WrightD. Wright
Peter LofthouseP. Lofthouse39
D
4
D
42Darren ClaphamD. Clapham
Jonathan GoldbergJ. Goldberg38
D
5
D
38Alan GascoigneA. Gascoigne
Alun GeorgeA. George47
M
6
M
47Stan BlackS. Black
Darren TolleyD. Tolley46
M
7
M
45Mick BrookingM. Brooking
Darius PearceD. Pearce44
M
8captain
M
42Phil ScowcroftP. Scowcroft
Matthew BowerM. Bower51
A
9
A
53Martin DrakeM. Drake
Carlton LloydC. Lloyd49
A
10
A
49Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence
Adam JoachimA. Joachim42
A
11
A
40Edward MatthewsE. Matthews
 
Harvey WainwrightH. Wainwright51
G
12
M
40Wayne RipleyW. Ripley
Wayne BarrettW. Barrett44
M
13
A
40Rio WeirR. Weir
David ProctorD. Proctor43
G
14
A
40Kevin JessK. Jess

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,999 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Luton Town and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Middleton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Luton Town get the match underway!
2.59
Edward Matthews hacks Peter Lofthouse from behind! Edward Matthews is given a warning by the referee! Peter Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.19
Leon Brooking makes a probing pass to Alun George. Alun George makes a simple pass to Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Bower. With a superhuman jump, Matthew Bower connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.44
Darius Pearce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darius Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.45
Alan Gascoigne catches Adam Joachim on the ankles. The referee warns Alan Gascoigne to calm down! Adam Joachim runs off the knock.
10.45
Free kick to Luton Town just outside the area...
13.01
Alun George takes a long run up and curls a wicked ball around the wall. It clips the inside post and goes in. What a cracker! Neil Sharpe had no chance!!
18.47
Leon Brooking knocks the ball forward to Alun George. With a delightful solo run, Alun George stretches the opposition's defence. Alun George shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
26.19
Alan Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Phil Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Phil Scowcroft kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence puts a great ball through. Edward Matthews runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.26
Jonathan Goldberg hacks Martin Drake from behind! The referee calls over Jonathan Goldberg and shows him a yellow card! Martin Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.26
Mick Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
39.17
Phil Scowcroft takes it forward alone. Phil Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Drake. Martin Drake makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Les Keane with no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
42.19
Stan Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Drake. Martin Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Keane who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Alan Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Stan Black. Stan Black flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Matthews. Edward Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Les Keane manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off the second half!
53.35
Mick Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Martin Drake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Drake shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
55.43
Darius Pearce hacks Stan Black from behind! The referee warns Darius Pearce to calm down! Stan Black runs off the knock.
57.33
Jamie Etherington kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Black. Stan Black hits a low pass to Edward Matthews. Edward Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Drake. Martin Drake connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.02
Milton Keynes Dons have made a substitution with Rio Weir replacing Craig Lawrence .
61.11
Alun George threads a neat ball through to Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Carlton Lloyd provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.11
Darren Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Brooking. Mick Brooking sees a break and surges forward. Mick Brooking advances inside the box! Mick Brooking takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Les Keane as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.01
Stan Black takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Carlton Lloyd reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
65.15
Alun George threads the ball through to Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
66.43
Darren Clapham brings the ball forward. Darren Clapham sees Martin Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Drake shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
72.18
Phil Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Rio Weir. Rio Weir finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
75.53
Adam Joachim clumsily knocks into Alan Gascoigne. Adam Joachim is warned by the referee! Alan Gascoigne runs off the knock.
77.59
Milton Keynes Dons have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Jess replacing Darren Clapham and Wayne Ripley replacing Stan Black .
79.07
Wayne Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Drake. Martin Drake shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
81.55
Wayne Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Weir. Rio Weir controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.52
Jamie Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Brooking. Mick Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Rio Weir controls it well on his chest. Rio Weir tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Milton Keynes Dons
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.9%
65.1%
Play Area
26.5%
43.4%
30.1%

Scorers
Alun George 11
Martin Drake 39, 57

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

Match Ratings
1.Les Keane (GK)
7
2.John Middleton (DEF)
6
3.Leon Brooking (DEF)
6
4.Peter Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5.Jonathan Goldberg (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Alun George (MID)goal scored
7
7.Darren Tolley (MID)
6
8.Darius Pearce (MID)
6
9.Matthew Bower (ATT)
6
10.Carlton Lloyd (ATT)
7
11.Adam Joachim (ATT)
6
 
12.Harvey Wainwright (GK)
0
13.Wayne Barrett (MID)
0
14.David Proctor (GK)
0

1.Neil Sharpe (GK)
6
2.Jamie Etherington (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Wright (DEF)
7
4.Darren Clapham (DEF)
7
5.Alan Gascoigne (DEF)
6
6.Stan Black (MID)
6
7.Mick Brooking (MID)
8
8.Phil Scowcroft (MID)
7
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