Match Report
| Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons |  |  | Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Malcolm Wainwright | M. Wainwright |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | James Lee | J. Lee | |||||||||
| Marcus Greening | M. Greening | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Jody Woodcock | J. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Thierry Riggott | T. Riggott | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Ledley Copping | L. Copping | |||||||||
| Niccolo Midgley | N. Midgley | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Jermaine Shearer | J. Shearer | |||||||||
| Eoin Naylor | E. Naylor | | 59 | M | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Neil Morris | N. Morris | |||||||||
| Carl Hurst | C. Hurst | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Neil Moore | N. Moore | |||||||||
| Chris Deane | C. Deane | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Des Mccann | D. Mccann | |||||||||
| Carl Coppinger | C. Coppinger | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Mervin Ince | M. Ince | |||||||||
| James Windass | J. Windass | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Simon Gordon | S. Gordon | |||||||||
| Lee Brand | L. Brand | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Harry Burbage | H. Burbage | |||||||||
| Greg Grimandi | G. Grimandi | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Dale Beagrie | D. Beagrie | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,702 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
2.34
0-0Mervin Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie powers a header at goal but Malcolm Wainwright is on top of it.
6.49
0-0Thierry Riggott brings the ball forward. Thierry Riggott surges forward with the ball. Thierry Riggott goes all the way! Thierry Riggott shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.23
0-0Jermaine Shearer makes a probing pass to Neil Moore. Neil Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.28
Ledley Copping makes a probing pass to Mervin Ince. Mervin Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.03
Niccolo Midgley knocks the ball forward to Carl Coppinger. Carl Coppinger decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Coppinger goes all the way! Carl Coppinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
22.18
Niccolo Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Hurst. Carl Hurst makes a simple pass to Lee Brand. Lee Brand shoots from long range. It curls slightly but James Lee manages to gather it comfortably.
26.12
Neil Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Des Mccann. Des Mccann knocks the ball forward to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.16
Des Mccann knocks the ball forward to Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage goes all the way! Harry Burbage shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.57
0-1Mervin Ince makes a probing pass to Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.34
Ledley Copping flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Ince. Mervin Ince threads the ball through to Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Malcolm Wainwright easily smothers it!
39.03
Mervin Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon shoots from distance but it is miles over!
40.12
Carl Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Lee who gathers it comfortably.
42.45
Mervin Ince threads the ball through to Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Riggott.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
47.22
0-1Chris Deane catches Des Mccann on the ankles. Chris Deane is shown the yellow card! Des Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.16
Neil Moore clumsily knocks into Carl Coppinger. Neil Moore is shown the yellow card! Carl Coppinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.03
Neil Moore makes a probing pass to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.43
Des Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.34
Marcus Greening flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Coppinger. Carl Coppinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Brand. Lee Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.23
Mervin Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Riggott.
65.16
James Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Brand. Lee Brand shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
73.12
Mervin Ince surges forward with the ball. Mervin Ince whips in a cross ball towards Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.34
Ledley Copping passes the ball forward to Mervin Ince. Mervin Ince makes a probing pass to Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.16
Eoin Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Brand. Lee Brand shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but James Lee easily smothers it!
85.07
Mervin Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
29.5%
48.7%
21.8%
Scorers
| Harry Burbage 33, 85 Simon Gordon 73 |