Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers start the match!
8.45
0-0John Heskey barges into Paul Morton. The referee calls over John Heskey and warns him to calm down! Paul Morton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.30
Luigi Baronio comes in with a late challenge on Craig Powell. Luigi Baronio is given a warning by the referee! Craig Powell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.06
0-0Matthew Gardner flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.31
0-0Enzo Cavalcante sees a break and surges forward. Enzo Cavalcante plays a perfect one-two with Egill Ríkhardsson and rushes in on goal... Enzo Cavalcante rockets a shot on goal. Dion Collymore easily smothers it.
24.42
0-0Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Milton Keynes Dons's defence.
26.21
Jan Jensen knocks the ball forward to Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Des Philips. Des Philips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.52
1-0Nicolas Alonso takes it forward alone. Nicolas Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.17
John Heskey makes a beautiful solo run. John Heskey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Dixon. Syd Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jurek Gadocha manages to gather it comfortably.
34.13
1-0Paul Morton catches Adam Jobson on the ankles. Paul Morton is given a warning by the referee! Adam Jobson runs off the knock.
38.48
Luigi Baronio clumsily knocks into Matthew Gardner. Luigi Baronio is given another warning by the referee! Matthew Gardner runs off the knock.
39.10
Matthew Gardner brings the ball forward. Matthew Gardner whips in a cross ball towards Paul Morton. Paul Morton heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Nicolas Alonso threads the ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz threads the ball through to Egill Ríkhardsson. Egill Ríkhardsson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
47.31
1-0Nicolas Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton threads the ball through to Egill Ríkhardsson but he's offside!
48.09
Craig Powell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Morton. Paul Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dion Collymore manages to gather it comfortably.
49.14
Enzo Cavalcante threads the ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.16
Nicolas Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dion Collymore!
53.49
Malte Döring passes the ball forward to Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.37
1-0Malte Döring knocks the ball forward to Matthew Gardner. Matthew Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Heskey.
59.03
Luigi Baronio takes it forward alone. Luigi Baronio knocks in a cross ball towards Des Philips. Des Philips connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Des Philips scores for Bristol Rovers!!
63.41
Garry Greig sweeps the ball long. Ismael Ayaz kicks a strong pass forward to Egill Ríkhardsson but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.52
Jan Jensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Philips. Des Philips makes a probing pass to Nigel Johnson but he's offside!
83.57
Enzo Cavalcante chips the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Morton but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.32
Garry Greig makes a simple pass to Matthew Gardner. Matthew Gardner makes a probing pass to Paul Morton. Paul Morton shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Dion Collymore easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
17.7%
43.5%
38.7%
Scorers
| Paul Morton 28 | Des Philips 59 |