Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     ChelseaChelsea
James BroomheadJames Broomhead Hexi Lee Hexi Lee
Gerard CorreiaG. Correia63
G
1
G
64Jamie YoudsJ. Youds
Jacob DraperJ. Draper67
D
2
D
53Tony MatthewsT. Matthews
Simon BishopS. Bishop65
D
3
D
62Ronnie WhiteR. White
Vincenzo BackesV. Backes64
D
4
D
71Robert VernazzaR. Vernazza
Muzzy BulentM. Bulent76
M
5
D
60Eoin HurstE. Hurst
Craig PowellC. Powell67
M
6
M
57Liam OwenL. Owen
Nicolas AlonsoN. Alonso66
M
7
M
67Steve PattersonS. Patterson
Jonathan WatersJ. Waters62
M
8
M
53George Van HelmondG. Van Helmond
Dave WestwoodD. Westwood66
A
9
A
63Robert MacleanR. Maclean
Paul MortonP. Morton67
A
10
A
62Craig LiddellC. Liddell
Daniel FernandesD. Fernandes65
A
11
A
59Francis LockleyF. Lockley

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,315 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
6.06
Liam Owen sees a break and surges forward. Liam Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.51
Eoin Hurst knocks the ball forward to Liam Owen. Liam Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Gerard Correia.
21.40
Liam Owen makes a beautiful solo run. Liam Owen goes all the way! Liam Owen rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.30
Nicolas Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes powers a header at goal. Daniel Fernandes scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
27.39
George Van Helmond flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell goes all the way! Craig Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Gerard Correia is on top of it.
28.43
Vincenzo Backes comes in with a late challenge on Craig Liddell. The referee calls over Vincenzo Backes and warns him to calm down! Craig Liddell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.03
Jonathan Waters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Fernandes and rushes in on goal... Paul Morton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Morton!
39.28
Steve Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell goes all the way! Craig Liddell takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
42.44
Simon Bishop controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Jamie Youds has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Chelsea kick off the second half!
54.40
Jonathan Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Fernandes and rushes in on goal... Paul Morton takes a shot at goal but somehow Jamie Youds manages to keep it out.
55.09
Vincenzo Backes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso passes the ball forward to Paul Morton. Paul Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie White.
63.14
Ronnie White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Owen. Liam Owen threads the ball through to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gerard Correia!
71.17
Steve Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley makes a probing pass to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.07
Eoin Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, George Van Helmond. George Van Helmond knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell plays a perfect one-two with Francis Lockley and rushes in on goal... Craig Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.26
Robert Vernazza passes the ball forward to Steve Patterson. Steve Patterson decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Patterson lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gerard Correia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.03
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
83.37
George Van Helmond comes in with a late challenge on Craig Powell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Powell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Eoin Hurst catches Dave Westwood on the ankles. Eoin Hurst is shown the yellow card! Dave Westwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Paul Morton of Milton Keynes Dons
Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

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

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
31.4%
44.3%
24.3%

Scorers
Daniel Fernandes 22
Paul Morton 32, 42
Craig Liddell 75
Francis Lockley 78