Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Sandra Hurley Sandra Hurley
Teddy MasonT. Mason64
G
1captain
G
53Nico NahrstedtN. Nahrstedt
Carl ClaphamC. Clapham54
D
2
D
52Carl PattersonC. Patterson
Daniel MarquesD. Marques50
D
3
D
53Jean-Guy AbbasJ. Abbas
Domenico Lo GattoD. Lo Gatto50
D
4
D
53Paul WestwoodP. Westwood
Sol VieiraS. Vieira66
M
5
D
33Garry DickovG. Dickov
Gionatha VergassolaG. Vergassola56
M
6
M
56Barket BattlesB. Battles
John GordonJ. Gordon56
M
captain7
M
43Alfred CandelaA. Candela
Simon MckayS. Mckay52
M
8
M
67Alfred MossA. Moss
Isaiah Wright-PhillipsI. Wright-Phillips61
A
9
M
55Duncan NivenD. Niven
Gary HowellsG. Howells52
A
10
A
56Mohammed DouchezM. Douchez
Nico BabbelN. Babbel48
A
11
A
54Daniele KirklandD. Kirkland
 
George StoneG. Stone54
G
12
D
44Abel AntunesA. Antunes
David RufusD. Rufus51
M
13
M
65Robert DeanR. Dean
Ben WilcoxB. Wilcox49
D
14
A
47Arnaud BaillyA. Bailly

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,842 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the match underway!
6.45
With some swift thinking, Carl Clapham plays the ball forward to Gionatha Vergassola. Gionatha Vergassola hits a low pass to John Gordon. John Gordon shoots from outside the area but is denied by Nico Nahrstedt. Excellent save.
8.10
Gionatha Vergassola flicks a high ball forward to Gary Howells who takes it down. Gary Howells knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.55
Simon Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to John Gordon. John Gordon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.43
Duncan Niven flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Douchez controls it well on his chest. Mohammed Douchez whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Kirkland. Daniele Kirkland rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.10
With a delightful solo run, John Gordon stretches the opposition's defence. John Gordon makes a probing pass to Gary Howells but he's offside!
14.02
Jean-Guy Abbas chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Candela. Alfred Candela makes a probing pass to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.35
Jean-Guy Abbas sees space and advances. Jean-Guy Abbas brings the ball forward. Jean-Guy Abbas finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
20.08
Domenico Lo Gatto flicks a high pass forward. Sol Vieira collects the pass. Sol Vieira hits a low pass to Isaiah Wright-Phillips. Isaiah Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Nahrstedt who gathers it comfortably.
21.08
Alfred Candela flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Niven collects the pass. Duncan Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Douchez but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.10
Alfred Candela flicks a high pass forward to Barket Battles who brings the ball under control. Barket Battles lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mohammed Douchez!
27.45
Alfred Candela clumsily knocks into Domenico Lo Gatto. The referee warns Alfred Candela to calm down! Domenico Lo Gatto stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.44
Domenico Lo Gatto flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Babbel. Nico Babbel shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.55
Alfred Moss flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Daniele Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Candela. Alfred Candela gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Teddy Mason.
32.28
Corner kick to Bristol Rovers. Mohammed Douchez plays it out to the edge of the box. Barket Battles shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
33.55
Alfred Candela takes it forward alone. Alfred Candela shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alfred Candela!
38.47
Alfred Moss flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Candela controls it well on his chest. Alfred Candela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Mason who gathers it comfortably.
40.25
Carl Patterson hacks Nico Babbel from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nico Babbel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.28
Carl Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Marques sees space and advances. Daniel Marques tries a spectacular long range effort. Nico Nahrstedt effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
53.31
John Gordon clumsily knocks into Carl Patterson. John Gordon is shown the yellow card! Carl Patterson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.09
Duncan Niven threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Moss. Alfred Moss heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
59.54
Carl Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Barket Battles. Barket Battles makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alfred Moss. Alfred Moss looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.54
Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with George Stone replacing Domenico Lo Gatto, David Rufus replacing Gionatha Vergassola and Ben Wilcox replacing Gary Howells .
66.39
Paul Westwood threads a neat ball through to Alfred Candela. Alfred Candela makes an attacking run forward. Without breaking stride, Alfred Candela plays the ball forward to Mohammed Douchez who has made a great run into the box. Carl Clapham hacks Mohammed Douchez from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.34
Sol Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Rufus. David Rufus shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.57
Paul Westwood runs up as Alfred Moss takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Paul Westwood knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Moss. Alfred Moss connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.20
Garry Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Candela. Alfred Candela directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.56
Carl Clapham flicks a high ball forward to John Gordon who takes it down. John Gordon flicks a high ball forward to Ben Wilcox who takes it down. Ben Wilcox knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Babbel. Nico Babbel makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Nico Nahrstedt.
77.02
Simon Mckay takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. George Stone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
83.58
Garry Dickov pushes up the pitch. Garry Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Moss collects the pass. Alfred Moss shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.13
Paul Westwood threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Clapham.
87.26
Duncan Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
David Rufus hits a low pass to Ben Wilcox. Ben Wilcox knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nico Babbel is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Bristol Rovers
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
32.1%
42%
25.9%

Scorers
Duncan Niven 14
Mohammed Douchez 24
Alfred Candela 34
Alfred Moss 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Candela of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Mason (GK)
6
2.Carl Clapham (DEF)
7
3.Daniel Marques (DEF)
6
4.Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF)
6
5.Sol Vieira (MID)
6
6.Gionatha Vergassola (MID)
6
7.John Gordon (MID)yellow card
6
8.Simon Mckay (MID)
6
9.Isaiah Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
10.Gary Howells (ATT)
6
11.Nico Babbel (ATT)
6
 
12.George Stone (GK)
6
13.David Rufus (MID)
6
14.Ben Wilcox (DEF)
6

1.Nico Nahrstedt (GK)
7
2.Carl Patterson (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Jean-Guy Abbas (DEF)
6
4.Paul Westwood (DEF)
6
5.Garry Dickov (DEF)
6
6.Barket Battles (MID)
7
7.Alfred Candela (MID)goal scored
9
8.Alfred Moss (MID)goal scored
8
9.Duncan Niven (MID)goal scored
8
10.Mohammed Douchez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Daniele Kirkland (ATT)
6
 
12.Abel Antunes (DEF)
0
13.Robert Dean (MID)
0
14.Arnaud Bailly (ATT)
0