Match Report
| Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons |  |  | Carlisle United | Carlisle United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Malcolm Wainwright | M. Wainwright |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 40 | | Alan Vassell | A. Vassell | |||||||||
| Marcus Greening | M. Greening | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Ashley Sheringham | A. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Thierry Riggott | T. Riggott | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Ronnie Carrick | R. Carrick | |||||||||
| Niccolo Midgley | N. Midgley | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Ugo Flintlock | U. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Eoin Naylor | E. Naylor | | 59 | M | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Clive Impey | C. Impey | |||||||||
| Carl Hurst | C. Hurst | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Steve Beckham | S. Beckham | |||||||||
| Chris Deane | C. Deane | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Liam Ripley | L. Ripley | |||||||||
| Carl Coppinger | C. Coppinger | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Nicky Lowe | N. Lowe | |||||||||
| James Windass | J. Windass | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Nigel Campbell | N. Campbell | |||||||||
| Lee Brand | L. Brand | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Neil Thirlwell | N. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Greg Grimandi | G. Grimandi | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | John Benali | J. Benali | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 2,612 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the first half underway!
2.51
0-0Clive Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Ripley. Liam Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell goes all the way! Neil Thirlwell rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Malcolm Wainwright.
4.45
0-0Steve Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Benali. John Benali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.43
0-0Eoin Naylor decides to run forward with the ball. Eoin Naylor shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
9.27
0-0Clive Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham makes a simple pass to John Benali. John Benali threads the ball through to Nigel Campbell but he's offside!
10.09
Thierry Riggott chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Coppinger. Carl Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Lee Brand. Lee Brand tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
12.14
Niccolo Midgley makes a probing pass to Eoin Naylor. Eoin Naylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Brand. Lee Brand shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
14.11
Carl Coppinger sees a break and surges forward. Carl Coppinger shoots from 20 yards. Alan Vassell easily smothers it.
18.19
Nicky Lowe brings the ball forward. Nicky Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards John Benali. John Benali powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
21.17
22.57
Marcus Greening kicks a strong pass forward to James Windass. James Windass kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.01
Eoin Naylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Brand. Lee Brand shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.57
1-0Niccolo Midgley lofts the ball long. Lee Brand tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.12
1-0Nicky Lowe hacks Carl Hurst from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Hurst runs off the knock.
34.16
Eoin Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Lee Brand. Lee Brand goes all the way! Lee Brand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.24
Liam Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to John Benali. John Benali shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.49
Ugo Flintlock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Ripley. Liam Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell whips in a cross ball towards John Benali. John Benali is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.13
Carl Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Vassell who gathers it comfortably.
44.35
Niccolo Midgley chips the ball to his team mate, James Windass. James Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Carlisle United start the second half!
47.33
Ugo Flintlock brings the ball forward. Ugo Flintlock surges forward with the ball. Ugo Flintlock shoots from long range. Malcolm Wainwright easily smothers it.
51.23
Nicky Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell goes all the way! Neil Thirlwell rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Malcolm Wainwright easily smothers it!
54.56
Ronnie Carrick threads the ball through to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham makes a simple pass to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell goes all the way! Neil Thirlwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Malcolm Wainwright manages to keep it out.
55.56
1-0Carl Coppinger barges into Liam Ripley. The referee calls over Carl Coppinger and warns him to calm down! Liam Ripley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.37
Ronnie Carrick makes a probing pass to Nicky Lowe. Nicky Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, John Benali. John Benali plays a perfect one-two with Neil Thirlwell and rushes in on goal... John Benali shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.23
1-0Nigel Campbell barges into Niccolo Midgley. The referee calls over Nigel Campbell and warns him to calm down! Niccolo Midgley carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.43
Marcus Greening sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Greening makes a probing pass to Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Brand. Lee Brand directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.10
Chris Deane knocks the ball forward to Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.35
Carl Hurst advances with the ball. Carl Hurst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.59
Nicky Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Benali. John Benali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.48
Carl Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Lee Brand. Lee Brand tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Alan Vassell manages to keep it out.
87.06
Ugo Flintlock passes the ball forward to Liam Ripley. Liam Ripley makes a probing pass to John Benali. John Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Campbell but he's offside!
89.40
Nicky Lowe clumsily knocks into Eoin Naylor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Nicky Lowe!! Eoin Naylor carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
1-0Milton Keynes Dons are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
10
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
25.5%
44.7%
29.8%
Scorers
| Lee Brand 28 |