Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Barnet. A crowd of 2,685 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Barnet appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Barnet kick off and get the first half underway!
2.56
Dean Etherington makes a probing pass to Lee Brand. Lee Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Brooking.
4.47
Carl Hurst threads the ball through to Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Carl Kerr manages to gather it comfortably.
6.38
Ross Rowett knocks the ball forward to Joe Hapgood. Joe Hapgood tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.18
Chris Deane makes a beautiful solo run. Chris Deane threads the ball through to Greg Grimandi but he's offside!
10.21
Billy Riza passes the ball forward to Del Carrick. Del Carrick tries a spectacular long range effort but Malcolm Wainwright is on top of it.
12.54
Marcus Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Hurst. Carl Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Brand. Lee Brand 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!
18.46
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.54
Marcus Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Deane. Chris Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
26.44
Lomano Robson sweeps the ball long. Del Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.51
Billy Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.40
Billy Riza makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Riza shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
34.18
Marcus Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Coppinger. Carl Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Lee Brand. Lee Brand whips in a cross ball towards Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Carl Kerr easily smothers it.
36.45
Lomano Robson brings the ball forward. Lomano Robson knocks the ball forward to Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.22
Niccolo Midgley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Deane. Chris Deane advances with the ball. Chris Deane whips in a cross ball towards Lee Brand. Lee Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Carl Kerr is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Milton Keynes Dons start the second half!
48.46
Carl Coppinger makes a simple pass to Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.46
James Windass knocks the ball forward to Lee Brand. Lee Brand shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.02
James Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
65.11
James Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Carl Kerr manages to gather it comfortably.
66.40
Thierry Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Christie. Niccolo Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Carrick. Del Carrick 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!
67.35
Martin Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Windass. James Windass passes the ball forward to Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Lee Brand. Lee Brand powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
69.06
Billy Riza flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Carrick. Del Carrick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Oliver.
77.27
Marcus Greening hoofs the ball up the pitch. Greg Grimandi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
79.37
Dean Etherington deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Brand. Lee Brand finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.15
Ross Rowett makes a simple pass to Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Hapgood but he's offside!
84.15
Ross Rowett passes the ball forward to Joe Hapgood. Joe Hapgood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Malcolm Wainwright easily smothers it.
85.51
James Windass threads the ball through to Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi goes all the way! Greg Grimandi tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Carl Kerr!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Greg Grimandi of Milton Keynes Dons
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
26.3%
42.1%
31.6%