Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Dave TownsendDave Townsend Computer Player Computer Player
Teddy BeresfordT. Beresford37
G
1
G
57Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips
Arthur BlakeA. Blake41
D
2
D
47Danny CarragherD. Carragher
Tim DrakeT. Drake39
D
3captain
D
47Emile PalmerE. Palmer
Darren ClaphamD. Clapham42
D
4
D
44Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham
Daniel WrightD. Wright44
D
captain5
M
52Ian BeckhamI. Beckham
Phil ScowcroftP. Scowcroft42
M
6
M
46Wes Le TissierW. Le Tissier
Stan BlackS. Black47
M
7
M
43Marc MarsdenM. Marsden
Wayne RipleyW. Ripley40
M
8
M
40Paul SummerbellP. Summerbell
Martin DrakeM. Drake53
A
9
A
56Neil PallisterN. Pallister
Gary ByrneG. Byrne37
A
10
A
46Kemal MarrK. Marr
Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence49
A
11
A
40Stuart Le SauxS. Le Saux
 
Neil CampbellN. Campbell39
A
12
G
45Ian OliverI. Oliver
Adam StockdaleA. Stockdale19
G
13
D
42John BowyerJ. Bowyer
Fredrik DoddF. Dodd38
M
14
D
41Joe LumsdonJ. Lumsdon

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Tranmere Rovers in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Stockdale.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.35
Darren Clapham knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Ripley. Wayne Ripley flicks a high pass forward to Craig Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Craig Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Byrne but he's offside!
10.22
With some swift thinking, Wes Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.07
Ian Beckham passes the ball forward to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Blake.
20.10
Eddie Higginbotham hacks Craig Lawrence from behind! Eddie Higginbotham is shown the yellow card! Craig Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.36
Ian Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Le Saux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Teddy Beresford manages to keep it out.
27.38
Phil Scowcroft catches Paul Summerbell on the ankles. The referee warns Phil Scowcroft to calm down! Paul Summerbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.50
Tim Drake kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Black. Without breaking stride, Stan Black plays the ball forward to Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Drake but the linesman indicates offside!
34.30
Danny Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Le Tissier. Wes Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Le Saux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Le Saux makes a probing pass between the defence to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.06
Marc Marsden sees Stuart Le Saux in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Marr. With a superhuman jump, Kemal Marr connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Teddy Beresford had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
47.24
Marc Marsden makes a beautiful solo run. Marc Marsden puts a great ball through. Neil Pallister runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.31
Wayne Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Drake. Martin Drake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Steven Wright-Phillips manages to keep it out.
54.30
With vision, Wes Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.13
Emile Palmer catches Craig Lawrence on the ankles. Emile Palmer is shown the yellow card! Craig Lawrence runs off the knock.
59.35
Danny Carragher comes in with a late challenge on Craig Lawrence. The referee calls over Danny Carragher and shows him a yellow card! Craig Lawrence carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.21
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Ian Oliver replacing Emile Palmer and John Bowyer replacing Marc Marsden .
65.09
Tim Drake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Black. Stan Black sees Craig Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Drake but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.20
Phil Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Drake. Martin Drake whips in a cross ball towards Gary Byrne. Gary Byrne jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
72.13
Ian Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.09
John Bowyer flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Le Saux who takes it down. Stuart Le Saux shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.24
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Joe Lumsdon replacing Stuart Le Saux .
78.26
John Bowyer flicks a high ball forward to Neil Pallister who takes it down. Neil Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Beresford who gathers it comfortably.
89.56
Wes Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
32.5%
46.8%
20.8%

Scorers
Kemal Marr 38
Neil Pallister 54
Stuart Le Saux 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Le Saux of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Beresford (GK)
6
2.Arthur Blake (DEF)
6
3.Tim Drake (DEF)
7
4.Darren Clapham (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Wright (DEF)
6
6.Phil Scowcroft (MID)
6
7.Stan Black (MID)
7
8.Wayne Ripley (MID)
6
9.Martin Drake (ATT)
6
10.Gary Byrne (ATT)
6
11.Craig Lawrence (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Campbell (ATT)
0
13.Adam Stockdale (GK)
0
14.Fredrik Dodd (MID)
0

1.Steven Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
2.Danny Carragher (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Emile Palmer (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Ian Beckham (MID)
6
6.Wes Le Tissier (MID)
7
7.Marc Marsden (MID)
6
8.Paul Summerbell (MID)
6
9.Neil Pallister (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kemal Marr (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stuart Le Saux (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ian Oliver (GK)
6
13.John Bowyer (DEF)
7
14.Joe Lumsdon (DEF)
6