Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 20,571 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Arsenal and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Arsenal and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Ian Palmer surges forward with the ball. Ian Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic James. Dominic James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jonathan Stewart.
3.28
0-0Luke Salako kicks a strong pass forward to John Calabuig. John Calabuig threads the ball through to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Mike and rushes in on goal... Terry Bridges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.46
Vincenzo Hollmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike goes all the way! Eddie Mike takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.40
Wes White flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Palmer. Ian Palmer sees a break and surges forward. Ian Palmer plays a perfect one-two with Helder Costa and rushes in on goal... Ian Palmer takes a shot at goal but somehow Jonathan Stewart manages to keep it out.
10.19
Luke Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Hollmer. Vincenzo Hollmer surges forward with the ball. Vincenzo Hollmer goes all the way! Vincenzo Hollmer tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
28.57
Nigel Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it!
30.14
Ian Palmer sees a break and surges forward. Ian Palmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.55
1-0Luke Salako flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hollmer. Vincenzo Hollmer brings the ball forward. Vincenzo Hollmer lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Thomas Wieczorek knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hollmer. Vincenzo Hollmer makes a simple pass to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges finds some space and shoots from distance. Kieron Le Tissier easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
55.33
Ian Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Costa. Helder Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it.
57.37
Nigel Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox goes all the way! Alistair Wilcox rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.43
Ian Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic James. Dominic James goes all the way! Dominic James takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.18
Nigel Lisbie passes the ball forward to Dominic James. Dominic James lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alistair Wilcox!
65.33
1-1Alistair Wilcox barges into Gilles Higginbotham. Alistair Wilcox is shown the yellow card! Gilles Higginbotham runs off the knock.
66.18
1-1Nigel Lisbie makes a probing pass to Dominic James. Dominic James knocks the ball forward to Alistair Wilcox but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.58
Wes White flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson sees space and advances. Craig Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Wilcox but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.02
Luke Salako passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Hollmer. Vincenzo Hollmer makes a simple pass to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike plays a perfect one-two with Harvey McManaman and rushes in on goal... Eddie Mike rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.02
Vincenzo Hollmer surges forward with the ball. Vincenzo Hollmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.49
Wes White chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Lisbie. Nigel Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox goes all the way! Alistair Wilcox takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jonathan Stewart!
81.22
Damien Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Thirlwell. Nigel Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.07
Damien Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson makes a simple pass to Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Dominic James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Thomas Wieczorek passes the ball forward to Ian Le Saux. Ian Le Saux flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
31.9%
39.6%
28.6%
Scorers