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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,880 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
2.59
0-0Nigel Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic James. Dominic James finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Massimo Falcone manages to gather it comfortably.
3.43
0-0Craig Thomson passes the ball forward to Dominic James. Dominic James finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
6.45
Martin Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa goes all the way! Helder Costa rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Massimo Falcone manages to gather it comfortably.
9.51
0-0Alberto Costa advances with the ball. Alberto Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur knocks the ball forward to Henry Stockdale but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.03
0-0Nigel Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic James. Dominic James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimo Falcone who gathers it comfortably.
16.44
1-0Martin Shearer surges forward with the ball. Martin Shearer makes a simple pass to Dominic James. Dominic James flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alistair Wilcox scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
22.54
Martin Shearer makes a simple pass to Nigel Thirlwell. Nigel Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Costa. Helder Costa goes all the way! Helder Costa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Massimo Falcone manages to gather it comfortably.
24.25
Wes White makes a simple pass to Nigel Lisbie. Nigel Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic James. Dominic James shoots from 25 yards but somehow Massimo Falcone manages to keep it out.
26.20
Nigel Thirlwell threads the ball through to Helder Costa. Helder Costa shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
33.46
Damien Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Palmer. Ian Palmer brings the ball forward. Ian Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Dominic James. Dominic James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Massimo Falcone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.10
Martin Shearer takes it forward alone. Martin Shearer makes a probing pass to Dominic James. Dominic James goes all the way! Dominic James takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Massimo Falcone had no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
49.24
3-0Milton Keynes Dons are easily keeping Newcastle United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
51.20
Alberto Costa sees space and advances. Alberto Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.24
Craig Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic James. Dominic James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
65.06
Alberto Costa makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Masur. Nico Masur shoots from just inside the box but somehow Kieron Le Tissier manages to keep it out.
71.56
Nigel Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Costa. Helder Costa goes all the way! Helder Costa shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Massimo Falcone.
77.08
Graham Britton takes it forward alone. Graham Britton sees space and advances. Graham Britton goes all the way! Graham Britton rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.38
Nigel Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Dominic James. Dominic James shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.19
Martin Shearer makes a simple pass to Nigel Lisbie. Nigel Lisbie makes a probing pass to Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Massimo Falcone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.30
Nigel Lisbie makes a simple pass to Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
23.1%
45.1%
31.9%
Scorers
| Alistair Wilcox 16, 81 Dominic James 33, 42 |