Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Milton Keynes Dons. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
2.26
0-0René Blanc deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jurek Gadocha easily smothers it!
4.29
Fabrizio Matzuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jurek Gadocha!
8.10
0-0Nicolas Alonso decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Alonso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Prantl.
15.04
0-0Stefan Thern kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Matthews. Graham Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Morton. Paul Morton rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.52
Eddie Walker kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jurek Gadocha.
18.01
1-0Benoit Ficini flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Job. Romarin Job whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.13
Ebi Kozminski knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso threads the ball through to Paul Morton. Paul Morton shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rio Potts manages to gather it comfortably.
32.06
Oleg Fenton surges forward with the ball. Oleg Fenton knocks the ball forward to Paul Morton. Paul Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.46
Ebi Kozminski plays a long ball forward. Graham Matthews shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Rio Potts had no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
45.00
René Blanc knocks the ball forward to Romarin Job. Romarin Job whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
48.44
Eddie Walker makes a probing pass to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham goes all the way! Nigel Peckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jurek Gadocha easily smothers it.
49.22
René Blanc flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.10
1-1René Blanc catches Nicolas Alonso on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Alonso runs off the knock.
57.42
Adam Henry barges into Fabrizio Matzuzzi. The referee calls over Adam Henry and shows him a yellow card! Fabrizio Matzuzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.05
Craig Powell flicks the ball to his team mate, Egill Ríkhardsson. Egill Ríkhardsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.13
Jakob Prantl takes it forward alone. Jakob Prantl flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ebi Kozminski.
61.05
Thomas Coronado passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Matzuzzi. Fabrizio Matzuzzi makes a simple pass to Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.06
Oleg Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Henry. Adam Henry makes a simple pass to Egill Ríkhardsson. Egill Ríkhardsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.04
Adam Henry knocks the ball forward to Graham Matthews. Graham Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Morton. Paul Morton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
73.42
1-1Ebi Kozminski hacks Nigel Peckham from behind! Ebi Kozminski is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Peckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.37
1-1Florian Behrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso threads the ball through to Egill Ríkhardsson. Egill Ríkhardsson passes the ball forward but Graham Matthews is offside!
78.07
Fabrizio Matzuzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jurek Gadocha manages to gather it comfortably.
83.31
Fabrizio Matzuzzi makes a probing pass to Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.55
Piotr Kozminski chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Matzuzzi. Fabrizio Matzuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.37
Adam Henry threads the ball through to Graham Matthews. Graham Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Morton. Paul Morton powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%
Scorers