Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 3,915 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the match underway!
3.11
0-1Riccardo Zitolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Masur. Armin Masur makes a defence splitting pass to Brendan Kitson. Brendan Kitson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.45
0-1Isaiah Wright-Phillips brings the ball forward. Isaiah Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
10.51
Simon Dyer threads the ball through to Carl Barry. Carl Barry threads the ball through to Scott Glass. Scott Glass shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.27
With vision, Domenico Lo Gatto plays the ball forward to Carl Barry. Carl Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.34
0-1Mervin Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Harry Mcleod. Harry Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Clapham.
18.11
Carl Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
20.03
0-1Carl Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Barry. Carl Barry flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Wright-Phillips who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Wright-Phillips threads the ball through to Alan Sinclair but he's offside!
24.37
0-1Milton Keynes Dons are keeping most of the possession.
28.45
Armin Masur flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Kitson controls it well on his chest. Brendan Kitson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.05
0-1Gionatha Vergassola flicks a high pass forward to Anselmo Atzeni who brings the ball under control. Anselmo Atzeni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
32.20
Gionatha Vergassola knocks the ball forward to Carl Barry. Carl Barry shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
34.50
Michael Britton sees space and advances. Michael Britton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Michael Britton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Masur but the linesman indicates offside!
36.29
Carl Clapham threads the ball through to Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
44.13
Michael Britton takes it forward alone. Michael Britton makes an attacking run forward. Michael Britton lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Kitson. Brendan Kitson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
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. Bolton Wanderers 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
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.58
Alan Sinclair hits a low pass to Isaiah Wright-Phillips. Isaiah Wright-Phillips plays a scrappy one-two with Alan Sinclair and advances towards the goal... Isaiah Wright-Phillips makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
49.51
Sol Vieira makes a simple pass to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
53.24
Domenico Lo Gatto sees Carl Barry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Barry sees a break and surges forward. Carl Barry shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
54.30
Mervin Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Masur. Armin Masur threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from George Stone.
55.29
Domenico Lo Gatto makes a probing pass to Scott Glass. Scott Glass flicks a high pass forward to Alan Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Alan Sinclair finds some space and shoots from distance. Brian Craddock gets down and covers it.
57.05
Sol Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Barry. Carl Barry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.08
0-1Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with Jody Brooking replacing Domenico Lo Gatto, Adrian Fenton replacing Carl Barry and John Fletcher replacing Alan Sinclair .Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Dean Mike replacing Jurgen Sedouki .
61.15
Harry Mcleod flicks a high pass forward to Armin Masur who brings the ball under control. Armin Masur passes the ball forward to Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio whips in a cross ball towards Armin Masur. Armin Masur whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.18
Gionatha Vergassola flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Atzeni collects the pass. Anselmo Atzeni tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.40
Showing composure, Peter Hitchcock plays the ball forward to Riccardo Zitolo. Riccardo Zitolo knocks the ball forward to Brendan Kitson. Brendan Kitson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.04
0-1Jody Brooking clumsily knocks into Dean Mike. Jody Brooking is given a warning by the referee! Dean Mike stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.38
Carl Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Dyer. Simon Dyer threads the ball through to Gionatha Vergassola. Gionatha Vergassola kicks a strong pass forward to John Fletcher but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.55
Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Arno Müller replacing Ivan Kasper and Sol Mcgovern replacing Peter Hitchcock .
79.51
Gionatha Vergassola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Fletcher. John Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
83.13
Gionatha Vergassola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Wright-Phillips. Isaiah Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
85.28
Armin Masur flicks a high pass forward. Arno Müller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.45
Sol Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Mervin Mustoe. Mervin Mustoe flicks a high ball forward to Armin Masur who takes it down. Armin Masur controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Gionatha Vergassola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
11
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
21.4%
42.9%
35.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Craddock of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | George Stone (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carl Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sol Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Barry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gionatha Vergassola (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Isaiah Wright-Phillips (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alan Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anselmo Atzeni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jody Brooking (GK) | 5 | |
| 13. | Adrian Fenton (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Brian Craddock (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Peter Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mervin Mustoe (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Michael Britton (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Harry Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Riccardo Zitolo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Armin Masur (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Brendan Kitson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Jurgen Sedouki (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tommaso Baronio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivan Kasper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arno Müller (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dean Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sol Mcgovern (MID) | 6 | |