Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to AFC Wimbledon in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the match underway!
8.28
Adrian Monk kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon surges forward with the ball. Tim Gordon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.20
Sylvain Draper flicks a high ball forward to Carl Prior who takes it down. Carl Prior shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
10.37
Tim Gordon pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tim Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall skips past Fernando Carvalho! Some good footwork from Billy Wetherall provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.34
Adrian Monk makes a simple pass to Paul Philips. Paul Philips threads a neat ball through to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Carvalho.
24.25
Jon Mckay threads a neat ball through to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall deftly passes the ball to Warren Burbage, releasing him through on goal. Warren Burbage muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
27.34
Paul Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon threads a neat ball through to Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira plays a scrappy one-two with Warren Burbage and advances towards the goal... Trevor Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
28.27
Scott Marr makes a probing pass to Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu sees Sylvain Draper just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Draper side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Robert Peckham. Excellent save.
30.48
Scott Marr runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Marr tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
32.24
Tim Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Trevor Vieira who brings the ball under control. Trevor Vieira plays a one-two with Billy Wetherall and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Trevor Vieira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Gavin Souness steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.14
Adrian Monk flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wright controls it well on his chest. Chris Wright flicks a high pass forward. Billy Wetherall collects the pass. Billy Wetherall plays a one-two with Trevor Vieira and rushes in on goal... Gavin Souness barges into Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
36.14
Fernando Carvalho pushes up the pitch. Fernando Carvalho hits a low pass to Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Robert Peckham had no chance!! Goal for AFC Wimbledon!
42.30
Scott Marr flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Draper who brings the ball neatly under control. Sylvain Draper passes the ball forward but Henry Plowright is offside!
44.26
Scott Marr makes a simple pass to Carl Prior. Carl Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Peckham who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Chris Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
AFC Wimbledon kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
With great vision, Gavin Souness plays the ball forward to Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Prior. Carl Prior shoots from long range but Robert Peckham is on top of it.
49.25
Paul Philips catches Fernando Carvalho on the ankles. Paul Philips is shown the yellow card! Fernando Carvalho grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.10
Max Giorgetti breaks forward. Max Giorgetti brings the ball forward. Max Giorgetti shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Robert Peckham.
54.20
Tim Gordon threads the ball through to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage plays a one-two with Trevor Vieira and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Warren Burbage provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Sylvain Draper plays the ball forward to Henry Plowright. Henry Plowright deftly passes the ball to Sylvain Draper, releasing him through on goal. Sylvain Draper takes a shot at goal but is denied by Robert Peckham. Excellent save.
60.45
AFC Wimbledon have made a substitution with Jon Wilson replacing Henry Plowright .
65.54
Paul Philips makes a probing pass to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
69.47
Scott Marr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Draper controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sylvain Draper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.58
Jon Mckay barges into Darren Marsden. Jon Mckay is warned by the referee! Darren Marsden runs off the knock.
72.06
Sylvain Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Marr. Scott Marr shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
73.35
Sylvain Draper catches Dave Newton on the ankles. Sylvain Draper is given a warning by the referee! Dave Newton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.07
AFC Wimbledon have made a substitution with Shaun Le Tissier replacing Max Giorgetti .
81.42
Dave Newton receives the ball from a throw-in from Tim Gordon. Dave Newton flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wright controls it well on his chest. Chris Wright sees Billy Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Wetherall finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.37
Dave Newton chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon passes the ball forward to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Darius Wright manages to gather it.
84.10
Sylvain Draper makes a probing pass to Scott Marr. Scott Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Wilson. Jon Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Prior. Carl Prior gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.33
Gavin Souness hits a low pass to Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Carl Prior. With a superhuman jump, Carl Prior connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jon Mckay clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
29.7%
41.8%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Draper of AFC Wimbledon

Match Ratings
1.Robert Peckham (GK)
8
2.Titus Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Dave Newton (DEF)
7
4.Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
5.Adrian Monk (DEF)
6
6.Tim Gordon (MID)
8
7.Chris Wright (MID)
7
8.Paul Philips (MID)yellow card
6
9.Trevor Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Warren Burbage (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Billy Wetherall (ATT)
7
 
12.Simon Goldberg (DEF)
0
13.Julian Kitson (MID)
0
14.Brian Prior (ATT)
0

1.Darius Wright (GK)
6
2.Fernando Carvalho (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Souness (DEF)
7
4.Eoin Howells (DEF)
6
5.Max Giorgetti (DEF)
7
6.Scott Marr (MID)
8
7.Sylvain Draper (MID)goal scored
9
8.Henry Plowright (MID)
6
9.Carl Prior (ATT)
6
10.Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
7
11.Darren Marsden (ATT)
6
 
12.Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
6
13.Juan-Carlos Roman (MID)
0
14.Jon Wilson (ATT)
6