Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 19,371 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
4.07
0-0Eben Appiah kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira knocks the ball forward to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson.
8.42
Gill Gallo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Pierre Ripoll. Jean-Pierre Ripoll passes the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Bohinen. Bjorn-Tore Bohinen shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Gareth Deane.
9.57
Ade Adeshina kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker plays a perfect one-two with Gustavo Salgado and rushes in on goal... Duncan Parker shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson!
12.10
0-0Duarte Venegas hacks Abdeliah Fernandes from behind! Duarte Venegas is given a warning by the referee! Abdeliah Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.20
Michael Simonsen makes a simple pass to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.31
0-0Michael Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gian Paolo Belotti.
18.15
Jean-Pierre Ripoll barges into Miguel Altidore. The referee calls over Jean-Pierre Ripoll and warns him to calm down! Miguel Altidore runs off the knock.
21.27
Miguel Altidore makes a simple pass to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gian Paolo Belotti.
22.02
0-0Raffaele Scarpa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Hibbs. Clive Hibbs shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.19
Matthias Ziegenhagen passes the ball forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson.
26.20
Ade Adeshina sees a break and surges forward. Ade Adeshina chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.22
Gill Gallo barges into Duncan Parker. Gill Gallo is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.56
0-1Miguel Altidore chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.37
0-1Jean-Pierre Ripoll controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marin Dalakis. Marin Dalakis knocks the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Bohinen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.02
Gian Paolo Belotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abdeliah Fernandes. Abdeliah Fernandes passes the ball forward to Marin Dalakis. Marin Dalakis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gareth Deane easily smothers it!
42.04
Artur Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
0-1Lamine Aidoud catches Miguel Altidore on the ankles. The referee calls over Lamine Aidoud and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Altidore runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off the second half!
47.32
Andre Varela decides to run forward with the ball. Andre Varela shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gareth Deane easily smothers it!
49.21
Ade Adeshina makes a probing pass to Duarte Venegas. Duarte Venegas takes it forward alone. Duarte Venegas shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.42
Eben Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Venegas. Duarte Venegas takes it forward alone. Duarte Venegas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gian Paolo Belotti.
54.16
0-1Marin Dalakis hacks Eben Appiah from behind! Marin Dalakis is warned by the referee! Eben Appiah gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.37
Andre Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Bohinen. Bjorn-Tore Bohinen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gareth Deane who gathers it comfortably.
60.31
Artur Moreira makes a probing pass to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
61.31
Michael Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Venegas. Duarte Venegas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado shoots from outside the area but Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson is on top of it.
63.42
Lamine Aidoud knocks the ball to his team mate, Abdeliah Fernandes. Abdeliah Fernandes brings the ball forward. Abdeliah Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.06
Lamine Aidoud clumsily knocks into Gustavo Salgado. Lamine Aidoud is given a warning by the referee! Gustavo Salgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.55
Miguel Altidore knocks the ball forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson!
69.32
Gustavo Salgado comes in with a late challenge on Gill Gallo. Gustavo Salgado is given a warning by the referee! Gill Gallo runs off the knock.
73.51
Michael Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lamine Aidoud.
77.23
Eben Appiah clumsily knocks into Bjorn-Tore Bohinen. Eben Appiah is given a warning by the referee! Bjorn-Tore Bohinen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.17
Gian Paolo Belotti clumsily knocks into Matthias Ziegenhagen. Gian Paolo Belotti is warned by the referee! Matthias Ziegenhagen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.10
Clive Hibbs barges into Ade Adeshina. Clive Hibbs is given a warning by the referee! Ade Adeshina runs off the knock.
87.44
Lamine Aidoud flicks the ball to his team mate, Abdeliah Fernandes. Abdeliah Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marin Dalakis. Marin Dalakis 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!
89.20
Duarte Venegas knocks the ball forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Matthias Ziegenhagen comes in with a late challenge on Abdeliah Fernandes. Matthias Ziegenhagen is warned by the referee! Abdeliah Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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