Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 4,563 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Ljungberg.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Ljungberg.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
2.48
0-0Mathias Biancalani flicks a high pass forward. Richard Milligan collects the pass. Richard Milligan shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.39
0-0Gregoor Zuidersma comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Nascimento. The referee warns Gregoor Zuidersma to calm down! Cristiano Nascimento gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.12
With great vision, Joe Goldberg plays the ball forward to Greg Peters. Greg Peters shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
9.41
Dave Laver flicks a high ball forward to Simon Best who takes it down. Simon Best shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.39
Dave Laver makes a probing pass to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.28
Jonathan Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Joe Goldberg controls it well on his chest. Joe Goldberg plays the ball forward to Greg Peters. Greg Peters shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.14
Sol Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Julian Brown controls it well on his chest. Julian Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.02
0-1David Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.43
0-1Anthony Murrin sweeps the ball up the wings. Simon Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Bastin.
27.14
Anthony Murrin sees Mathias Biancalani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Mathias Biancalani stretches the opposition's defence. Mathias Biancalani shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.35
0-1Leon Carragher clumsily knocks into Joe Goldberg. The referee warns Leon Carragher to calm down! Joe Goldberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.28
David Glass flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Nascimento shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rotherham United!
39.51
George Bastin takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Alfredo Bizzarri. Alfredo Bizzarri makes a simple pass to David Glass. With a delightful solo run, David Glass stretches the opposition's defence. David Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.54
David Glass knocks the ball forward to Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Joe Goldberg sees space and advances. Joe Goldberg plays a scrappy one-two with Greg Peters and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joe Goldberg shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons start the second half!
51.50
David Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Huckerby. Daniel Huckerby edges inside the box! Daniel Huckerby shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.38
0-3Gregoor Zuidersma chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Goldberg. Joe Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan threads the ball through into the box. Simon Best side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Arthur Gower reads it well. Good keeping!
59.16
Mathias Biancalani makes a simple pass to Simon Best. Simon Best sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Arthur Gower smothers it!
60.08
0-3Les Clarke comes in with a late challenge on Julian Brown. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.58
0-3Sol Riggott makes a beautiful solo run. Sol Riggott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sol Riggott controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Cristiano Nascimento through on goal. Jonathan Woodgate clumsily knocks into Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
72.21
Gregoor Zuidersma gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Simon Best knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arthur Gower who gathers it comfortably.
77.12
0-3Alfredo Bizzarri kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Carragher. With a delightful solo run, Leon Carragher stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Huckerby but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.15
Jonathan Woodgate makes a simple pass to Dave Laver. Dave Laver threads the ball through to Greg Peters. Greg Peters finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Arthur Gower!
81.18
Joe Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Best. Simon Best lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Peters. Greg Peters connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.11
Greg Peters comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Bizzarri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Bizzarri stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.44
Sol Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Julian Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Brown flicks a high pass forward. Jose E. Pianu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose E. Pianu plays a one-two with Cristiano Nascimento and rushes in on goal... Jose E. Pianu tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
26.7%
42.7%
30.7%
Scorers
| Greg Peters 81 | Daniel Huckerby 18, 52 Cristiano Nascimento 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Huckerby of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kelvin Hibbs (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gregoor Zuidersma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Murrin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Clarke (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Joe Goldberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dave Laver (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mathias Biancalani (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Greg Peters (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Simon Best (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Bill Butt (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Glynn Smith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Terry Peckham (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arthur Gower (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | George Bastin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sol Riggott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Arthur Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Glass (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Leon Carragher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Huckerby (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Cristiano Nascimento (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jose E. Pianu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Lee (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rio Taylor (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfred Grantt (DEF) | 0 | |