Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Notts CountyNotts County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nigel ShieldsN. Shields53
G
1
G
55Dale CotteeD. Cottee
Guillermo AlonsoG. Alonso49
D
2
D
51Malte MetzgerM. Metzger
Simon PearsonS. Pearson40
D
3
D
48David ZilianiD. Ziliani
Duncan Le SauxD. Le Saux39
D
4
D
45Gilles McleodG. Mcleod
Billy JoachimB. Joachim36
D
5
M
59Gilles FinneyG. Finney
Carlton EdworthyC. Edworthy48
M
6
M
51Chris PetersC. Peters
Graham MintoG. Minto44
M
captain7
M
46Colin CampbellC. Campbell
David PintoD. Pinto38
M
8
M
46Joe HallJ. Hall
Spencer ChadwickS. Chadwick38
M
9
A
57Alan PlowrightA. Plowright
Richard BartonR. Barton54
A
10
A
53Christian MilaneseC. Milanese
Ivan LawrenceI. Lawrence43
A
11captain
A
48Jason WatersJ. Waters
 
Marcus EvansM. Evans42
A
12
G
47Anthony BenaliA. Benali
Billy ThatcherB. Thatcher39
A
13
D
44Edgar NascimentoE. Nascimento
Syd StampS. Stamp38
A
14
D
43Alexandre SousaA. Sousa

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Notts County. A crowd of 2,701 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rufus.


0.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
2.38
Chris Peters brings the ball forward. Chris Peters whips in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.04
David Pinto knocks the ball forward to Ivan Lawrence. Ivan Lawrence shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.11
Chris Peters clumsily knocks into David Pinto. The referee calls over Chris Peters and warns him to calm down! David Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.44
Joe Hall flicks a high pass forward to Alan Plowright who brings the ball under control. Alan Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.03
Chris Peters makes a simple pass to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.34
Richard Barton catches Gilles Mcleod on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Mcleod runs off the knock.
21.31
Billy Joachim surges forward with the ball. Billy Joachim knocks the ball forward to Ivan Lawrence. Ivan Lawrence shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
22.02
David Ziliani chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Hall. Joe Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nigel Shields!
27.22
David Pinto clumsily knocks into Chris Peters. David Pinto is warned by the referee! Chris Peters runs off the knock.
30.34
David Ziliani passes the ball forward to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell threads the ball through to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
36.27
Graham Minto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Minto shoots from 25 yards. Dale Cottee gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
38.53
Chris Peters clumsily knocks into David Pinto. Chris Peters is shown the yellow card! David Pinto runs off the knock.
40.54
Guillermo Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Minto. Graham Minto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graham Minto whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Lawrence. Ivan Lawrence is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.33
Joe Hall threads a neat ball through to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese runs straight at the defence! Christian Milanese looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Notts County kick off!
47.25
David Pinto threads a neat ball through to Richard Barton. Richard Barton rushes past Malte Metzger! Richard Barton rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
48.37
Richard Barton comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Mcleod. The referee calls over Richard Barton and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Gilles Mcleod stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.04
Malte Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Finney. Gilles Finney runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gilles Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
57.11
Carlton Edworthy knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Lawrence. Ivan Lawrence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Dale Cottee manages to keep it out.
84.47
Gilles Finney sees Jason Waters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese makes a looping header on goal. Nigel Shields gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
90.00
David Pinto advances with the ball. David Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Lawrence. Ivan Lawrence outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Notts County
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
20.3%
51.6%
28.1%

Scorers
Ivan Lawrence 41
Christian Milanese 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Milanese of Notts County

Match Ratings
1.Nigel Shields (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Alonso (DEF)
6
3.Simon Pearson (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Le Saux (DEF)
6
5.Billy Joachim (DEF)
6
6.Carlton Edworthy (MID)
6
7.Graham Minto (MID)
7
8.David Pinto (MID)
6
9.Spencer Chadwick (MID)
6
10.Richard Barton (ATT)red card
3
11.Ivan Lawrence (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Marcus Evans (ATT)
0
13.Billy Thatcher (ATT)
0
14.Syd Stamp (ATT)
0

1.Dale Cottee (GK)
6
2.Malte Metzger (DEF)
6
3.David Ziliani (DEF)
6
4.Gilles Mcleod (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Finney (MID)
6
6.Chris Peters (MID)yellow card
6
7.Colin Campbell (MID)
6
8.Joe Hall (MID)
6
9.Alan Plowright (ATT)
6
10.Christian Milanese (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jason Waters (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Benali (GK)
0
13.Edgar Nascimento (DEF)
0
14.Alexandre Sousa (DEF)
0