Match Report


Swansea CitySwansea City     Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons
Computer Player Computer Player Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Neil WinterburnN. Winterburn56
G
1
G
63Robert PeckhamR. Peckham
Neil LumsdonN. Lumsdon59
D
2
D
57Titus VieiraT. Vieira
Alun StandingA. Standing56
D
3
D
68Dave NewtonD. Newton
Linus DittrichL. Dittrich56
D
4captain
D
71Jon MckayJ. Mckay
Syd BallS. Ball69
M
5
D
41Simon GoldbergS. Goldberg
Sol JoachimS. Joachim57
M
6
M
61Tim GordonT. Gordon
Jean-Louis FerriJ. Ferri56
M
captain7
M
74Chris WrightC. Wright
Carl SummerbeeC. Summerbee51
M
8
M
65Paul PhilipsP. Philips
Robbie LisbieR. Lisbie55
A
9
A
56Julian LopezJ. Lopez
Anton de BoerA. de Boer49
A
10
A
57Warren BurbageW. Burbage
Darren BanksD. Banks48
A
11
A
64Billy WetherallB. Wetherall
 
Stefan SchachtS. Schacht56
D
12
M
52Ricardo PostigaR. Postiga
Simon DrydenS. Dryden48
M
13
M
59Julian KitsonJ. Kitson
Adam BoertienA. Boertien47
A
14
A
46Brian PriorB. Prior

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 8,335 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.


0.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
3.36
Paul Philips flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lopez controls it well on his chest. Julian Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.32
Paul Philips flicks a high pass forward. Warren Burbage collects the pass. Warren Burbage finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
10.40
Sol Joachim knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton de Boer. Anton de Boer plays a one-two with Robbie Lisbie and advances towards the goal... Anton de Boer rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
16.28
Carl Summerbee clumsily knocks into Dave Newton. The referee calls over Carl Summerbee and warns him to calm down! Dave Newton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.47
Carl Summerbee clumsily knocks into Dave Newton. The referee brings Carl Summerbee to one side and gives him another warning! Dave Newton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.10
Dave Newton lofts the ball long. Julian Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.39
With imagination, Dave Newton laces a through ball forward to Paul Philips. Paul Philips passes the ball forward to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage advances inside the box! Warren Burbage looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Neil Winterburn reads it well. Fabulous save!
24.39
Titus Vieira hits a low pass to Paul Philips. Paul Philips surges forward with the ball. Paul Philips shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
26.57
Linus Dittrich sees Syd Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Ball makes a simple pass to Anton de Boer. Anton de Boer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
27.35
Dave Newton brings the ball forward. Dave Newton flicks a high pass forward. Warren Burbage collects the pass. Warren Burbage passes the ball forward to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Neil Winterburn manages to keep it out.
30.01
Simon Goldberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon sees Julian Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Lopez puts a great ball through. Billy Wetherall runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.20
Neil Lumsdon sees a break and surges forward. Neil Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Syd Ball. Syd Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.11
Sol Joachim passes the ball forward to Anton de Boer. Anton de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Simon Goldberg makes a probing pass to Chris Wright. Chris Wright hits a low pass to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Swansea City kick off and get the second half underway!
49.44
Simon Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wright controls it well on his chest. Chris Wright runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Lopez but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.28
Sol Joachim makes a simple pass to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
54.06
Tim Gordon brings the ball forward. Tim Gordon passes the ball forward but Paul Philips is offside!
55.27
Tim Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Warren Burbage controls it well on his chest. Warren Burbage plays a one-two with Julian Lopez and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Warren Burbage provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Neil Winterburn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.15
Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Stefan Schacht replacing Neil Lumsdon, Simon Dryden replacing Sol Joachim and Adam Boertien replacing Anton de Boer .
63.22
Alun Standing clumsily knocks into Billy Wetherall. Alun Standing is warned by the referee! Billy Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.04
Jon Mckay makes a simple pass to Chris Wright. Chris Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon sees Warren Burbage just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Warren Burbage shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
72.52
Darren Banks clumsily knocks into Tim Gordon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.21
Simon Dryden clumsily knocks into Warren Burbage. Simon Dryden is given a warning by the referee! Warren Burbage hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.00
Jean-Louis Ferri flicks a high pass forward. Adam Boertien easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Boertien knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Mckay.
78.00
Alun Standing makes a strong solo run forward. Alun Standing flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Lisbie shoots from outside the area. Robert Peckham easily gets down and covers it.
81.20
Chris Wright flicks a high ball forward to Julian Lopez who takes it down. Julian Lopez plays a one-two with Tim Gordon and advances towards the goal... Julian Lopez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Lopez!
84.55
Paul Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Jon Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Wright. Chris Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Philips and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Chris Wright provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Stefan Schacht.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Swansea City

Milton Keynes Dons
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
28.6%
71.4%
Play Area
27.4%
44%
28.6%

Scorers
Syd Ball 32
Tim Gordon 45
Warren Burbage 55
Julian Lopez 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tim Gordon of Milton Keynes Dons

Match Ratings
1.Neil Winterburn (GK)
7
2.Neil Lumsdon (DEF)
6
3.Alun Standing (DEF)
6
4.Linus Dittrich (DEF)
6
5.Syd Ball (MID)goal scored
7
6.Sol Joachim (MID)
6
7.Jean-Louis Ferri (MID)
6
8.Carl Summerbee (MID)
5
9.Robbie Lisbie (ATT)
6
10.Anton de Boer (ATT)
6
11.Darren Banks (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Stefan Schacht (DEF)
6
13.Simon Dryden (MID)
5
14.Adam Boertien (ATT)
6

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