Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 2,550 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Torquay United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Pallister.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Torquay United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Pallister.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
2.46
1-0Daniel Wright threads a neat ball through to Stan Black. Stan Black passes the ball forward to Martin Drake. Martin Drake plays a quick one-two with Neil Campbell and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Martin Drake provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.16
1-0Stan Black catches Adam Brown on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.35
1-0Anthony Gordon surges forward with the ball. Anthony Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Beresford who gathers it comfortably.
20.11
1-0Anthony Gordon passes the ball forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
21.59
1-0Jakob Völler clumsily knocks into Peter Maclean. Jakob Völler is warned by the referee! Peter Maclean grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.23
Alan Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Fredrik Dodd. Fredrik Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Völler. Jakob Völler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.11
Alexander Höfer threads a neat ball through to Adam Brown. Adam Brown makes a probing pass to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry cuts inside the box! Paul Duberry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
44.55
Darius Unsworth advances with the ball. Darius Unsworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry hits a low pass to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Torquay United get the second half underway!
60.12
2-0Torquay United have made a substitution with Edward Clegg replacing Damien Mcleod .
61.20
Warren Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Brown. Adam Brown knocks the ball forward to Edward Clegg. Seeing a gap ahead, Edward Clegg plays the ball forward to Paul Duberry who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Paul Duberry provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
63.06
Alex Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Clegg. Edward Clegg whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.22
2-0Alan Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Ripley who takes it down. Wayne Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Völler. Jakob Völler knocks the ball forward, putting Neil Campbell through on goal. Some silky footwork from Neil Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Chris Thatcher gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
71.10
Stan Black runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stan Black cuts inside the box! Stan Black muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
78.28
Adam Brown plays the ball forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry plays a scrappy one-two with Edward Clegg and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Paul Duberry provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
81.54
Alexander Höfer surges forward with the ball. Alexander Höfer flicks a high pass forward to Craig Standing who brings the ball under control. Craig Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Clegg. Edward Clegg makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.54
Alex Mcallister threads the ball through to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Clegg. Edward Clegg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Drake of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Teddy Beresford (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arthur Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tim Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alan Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wayne Ripley (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stan Black (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Fredrik Dodd (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Drake (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jakob Völler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Neil Campbell (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Gary Byrne (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Stockdale (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfred Shearer (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Chris Thatcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darius Unsworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Gordon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alexander Höfer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Anthony Gordon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adam Brown (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alex Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Damien Mcleod (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Standing (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paul Duberry (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Gary Palmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Semedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edward Clegg (DEF) | | 8 |