Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Milton Keynes Dons. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons start the match!
3.24
0-0Stanley Prior makes a probing pass to Jaime Pinto. Jaime Pinto threads the ball through to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Kieron Le Tissier easily smothers it!
6.24
0-0Giacomo Savino hacks Ian Palmer from behind! Giacomo Savino is given a warning by the referee! Ian Palmer runs off the knock.
9.14
0-0Wes White sees space and advances. Wes White makes a probing pass to Helder Costa. Helder Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic James but the linesman indicates offside!
14.43
0-1Nigel Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Dominic James. Dominic James lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.22
Wes White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson brings the ball forward. Craig Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.05
Giacomo Savino brings the ball forward. Giacomo Savino plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Giacomo Savino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kieron Le Tissier easily smothers it!
30.39
Giacomo Savino knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth plays a perfect one-two with Mike Finney and rushes in on goal... Nigel Unsworth shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.17
Nigel Thirlwell advances with the ball. Nigel Thirlwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Shaun Weir!
34.23
1-2Giacomo Savino makes a simple pass to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
36.34
Warren Lineker threads the ball through to Jaime Pinto. Jaime Pinto decides to run forward with the ball. Jaime Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Finney but the linesman indicates offside!
39.18
Stanley Prior threads the ball through to Giacomo Savino. Giacomo Savino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Finney. Mike Finney tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Kieron Le Tissier manages to keep it out.
40.43
Jaime Pinto makes a simple pass to Mike Finney. Mike Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Kieron Le Tissier.
45.00
Linus Schäfer passes the ball forward to Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Mike Finney. Mike Finney is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
48.23
Warren Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Pinto. Jaime Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola makes a probing pass to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.08
1-2Richard Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Pinto. Jaime Pinto makes a simple pass to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Shearer.
53.23
Ian Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Shaun Weir.
54.51
Stanley Prior threads the ball through to Giacomo Savino. Giacomo Savino makes a probing pass to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.51
Nigel Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic James. Dominic James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.22
Nigel Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa goes all the way! Helder Costa shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
69.13
Stanley Prior makes a simple pass to Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Mike Finney. Mike Finney shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Kieron Le Tissier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.43
Rio Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola but the linesman indicates offside!
78.24
Linus Schäfer passes the ball forward to Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Jo Riverola shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.50
Warren Lineker makes a simple pass to Giacomo Savino. Giacomo Savino knocks the ball forward to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.34
Craig Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Rio Gascoigne. The referee calls over Craig Thomson and warns him to calm down! Rio Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.25
Stanley Prior passes the ball forward to Jaime Pinto. Jaime Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Jo Riverola shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kieron Le Tissier manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.5%
29.5%
Play Area
30.7%
39.8%
29.5%
Scorers
| Nigel Unsworth 30 Mike Finney 69 | Alistair Wilcox 14, 18 |