Match Report
| Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons |  |  | Charlton Athletic | Charlton Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arno Brückner | A. Brückner |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 |  | Matthew Merson | M. Merson | |||||||||
| Stuart Davies | S. Davies | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Robbie Moore | R. Moore | |||||||||
| Nick Marshall | N. Marshall | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Trevor Fox | T. Fox | |||||||||
| Dion Lisbie | D. Lisbie | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Paolo Bishop | P. Bishop | |||||||||
| Martin Ross | M. Ross |  | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Nicky Jess | N. Jess | |||||||||
| Graham Taylor | G. Taylor | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 |  | Alex James | A. James | |||||||||
| Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | David Unsworth | D. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Brendan Butt | B. Butt | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | John Smith | J. Smith | |||||||||
| Ross Vernazza | R. Vernazza | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Carlton Howey | C. Howey | |||||||||
| Angelo Chimenti | A. Chimenti |  | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Max Moffat | M. Moffat | |||||||||
| Gabriele Lucenti | G. Lucenti | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Steve Huckerby | S. Huckerby | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Charlton Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Charlton Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Charlton Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Martin Ross chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Lucenti. Gabriele Lucenti plays a perfect one-two with Ross Vernazza and rushes in on goal... Gabriele Lucenti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.32
Martin Ross takes it forward alone. Martin Ross deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.17
Martin Ross chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Butt. Brendan Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Lucenti. Gabriele Lucenti kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Vernazza. Ross Vernazza shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.05
0-0Nick Marshall makes a probing pass to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson makes a simple pass to Ross Vernazza. Ross Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Angelo Chimenti but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.52
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
16.52
Trevor Fox threads the ball through to John Smith. John Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Huckerby. Steve Huckerby tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
20.44
Neil Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriele Lucenti. Gabriele Lucenti lofts in a cross ball towards Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
21.10
1-0Graham Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Lucenti. Gabriele Lucenti knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti powers a header at goal. Matthew Merson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.55
Brendan Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriele Lucenti. Gabriele Lucenti plays a perfect one-two with Angelo Chimenti and rushes in on goal... Gabriele Lucenti shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
36.32
Alex James brings the ball forward. Alex James goes all the way! Alex James rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.36
1-0Neil Henderson knocks the ball forward to Ross Vernazza. Ross Vernazza shoots from long range. Matthew Merson easily smothers it.
42.57
Dion Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Butt. Brendan Butt knocks the ball forward to Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti passes the ball forward but Ross Vernazza is offside!
45.00
Neil Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Vernazza. Ross Vernazza goes all the way! Ross Vernazza shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Charlton Athletic start the second half!
48.30
Graham Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti plays a perfect one-two with Ross Vernazza and rushes in on goal... Angelo Chimenti tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
53.12
Stuart Davies knocks the ball forward to Brendan Butt. Brendan Butt flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Vernazza. Ross Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Lucenti but the linesman indicates offside!
71.30
Graham Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti whips in a cross ball towards Gabriele Lucenti. Gabriele Lucenti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.10
3-0Ross Vernazza comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Bishop. The referee calls over Ross Vernazza and warns him to calm down! Paolo Bishop hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.15
Graham Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti goes all the way! Angelo Chimenti shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.35
Charlton Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Milton Keynes Dons's defence.
90.00
3-0Dion Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson makes a probing pass to Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Merson who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
75.3%
24.7%
Play Area
23.4%
41.6%
35.1%
Scorers