Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martin WeirM. Weir52
G
1
G
37Teddy BeresfordT. Beresford
Clive DraperC. Draper55
D
2
D
44Daniel WrightD. Wright
Denny HuizinghD. Huizingh45
D
3
D
42Darren ClaphamD. Clapham
Duncan MortensenD. Mortensen43
D
4
D
41Arthur BlakeA. Blake
Robbie MendoncaR. Mendonca43
D
5captain
D
39Tim DrakeT. Drake
Kelvin PerryK. Perry46
M
6
M
47Stan BlackS. Black
Kemal ImpeyK. Impey46
M
captain7
M
42Phil ScowcroftP. Scowcroft
Simon LindnerS. Lindner40
M
8
M
40Wayne RipleyW. Ripley
Simon PlattS. Platt55
A
9
A
53Martin DrakeM. Drake
Anthony GardnerA. Gardner54
A
10
A
49Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence
David CarrickD. Carrick45
A
11
A
40Edward MatthewsE. Matthews
 
Ross LockleyR. Lockley42
D
12
A
40Rio WeirR. Weir
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison41
D
13
A
40Kevin JessK. Jess
John RobsonJ. Robson41
G
14
A
39Neil CampbellN. Campbell

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,541 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Doncaster Rovers and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Woodcock.


0.00
Doncaster Rovers start the match!
4.04
Kelvin Perry sees Anthony Gardner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Gardner deftly passes the ball to David Carrick, releasing him through on goal. David Carrick makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Teddy Beresford has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.14
With some swift thinking, Duncan Mortensen plays the ball forward to Kemal Impey. Kemal Impey passes the ball forward to Simon Platt. Simon Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.23
Wayne Ripley surges forward with the ball. Wayne Ripley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Craig Lawrence is offside!
16.04
Denny Huizingh flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Lindner. Simon Lindner laces a through ball forward to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
18.58
Denny Huizingh kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Impey. Kemal Impey sees Simon Platt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Platt plays a one-two with David Carrick and advances towards the goal... Simon Platt rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Teddy Beresford has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.49
Kemal Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Platt. Simon Platt shoots from distance. Simon Platt scores for Doncaster Rovers!!
32.47
With a delightful solo run, Kemal Impey stretches the opposition's defence. Kemal Impey advances inside the box! Kemal Impey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.45
Kemal Impey flicks a high pass forward to Simon Platt who brings the ball under control. Simon Platt advances inside the box! Simon Platt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That's his third!
36.10
Clive Draper brings the ball forward. Clive Draper flicks a high pass forward. Simon Platt collects the pass. Simon Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, David Carrick. David Carrick muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Teddy Beresford had no chance!! Goal for Doncaster Rovers!
39.11
Phil Scowcroft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Matthews. Edward Matthews knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Draper.
40.10
Denny Huizingh flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Impey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Impey makes a simple pass to Simon Platt. Simon Platt shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.19
Robbie Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Simon Lindner controls it well on his chest. Simon Lindner makes a probing pass to David Carrick. David Carrick shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
51.21
Phil Scowcroft threads the ball through to Edward Matthews. Edward Matthews shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Martin Weir manages to gather it easily.
55.04
Simon Lindner makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Lindner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Clapham.
57.38
Arthur Blake flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Ripley. Wayne Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Craig Lawrence collects the pass. Craig Lawrence shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.18
Denny Huizingh flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Perry collects the pass. Kelvin Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Platt. Simon Platt skips past Arthur Blake! Simon Platt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.02
Kemal Impey makes a simple pass to David Carrick. David Carrick tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.55
Wayne Ripley catches Kelvin Perry on the ankles. Wayne Ripley is given a warning by the referee! Kelvin Perry stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.27
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with John Robson replacing Anthony Gardner .
78.35
Clive Draper brings the ball forward. Clive Draper brings the ball forward. Clive Draper plays a one-two with David Carrick and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Clive Draper provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.28
Stan Black chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Matthews. Edward Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Martin Drake. Martin Drake knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Martin Weir!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

Milton Keynes Dons
Goals
7
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.9%
24.1%
Play Area
26.5%
43.4%
30.1%

Scorers
David Carrick 4, 36
Anthony Gardner 9
Simon Platt 19, 21, 33
Clive Draper 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Platt of Doncaster Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Martin Weir (GK)
6
2.Clive Draper (DEF)goal scored
7
3.Denny Huizingh (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Mendonca (DEF)
6
6.Kelvin Perry (MID)
6
7.Kemal Impey (MID)
7
8.Simon Lindner (MID)
6
9.Simon Platt (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Anthony Gardner (ATT)goal scored
7
11.David Carrick (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Ross Lockley (DEF)
0
13.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
0
14.John Robson (GK)
6

1.Teddy Beresford (GK)
6
2.Daniel Wright (DEF)
6
3.Darren Clapham (DEF)
6
4.Arthur Blake (DEF)
6
5.Tim Drake (DEF)
6
6.Stan Black (MID)
6
7.Phil Scowcroft (MID)
6
8.Wayne Ripley (MID)
6
9.Martin Drake (ATT)
6
10.Craig Lawrence (ATT)
6
11.Edward Matthews (ATT)
6
 
12.Rio Weir (ATT)
0
13.Kevin Jess (ATT)
0
14.Neil Campbell (ATT)
0