Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,152 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Port Vale kick off and get the first half underway!
3.59
Craig Hurst surges forward with the ball. Craig Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Luke Moore. Luke Moore powers a header at goal. It's there!! Jacob Boertien has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.45
Julian Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Hunt. Ralph Hunt shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.05
Noel Byrne hacks Ivan Kerr from behind! Noel Byrne is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Kerr runs off the knock.
16.33
Frank Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Byrne. Noel Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg McManaman. Oleg McManaman heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.26
Frank Rodgers brings the ball forward. Frank Rodgers threads the ball through to Oleg McManaman but he's offside!
22.50
Tim Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Moore. Luke Moore plays a perfect one-two with Adam Riggott and rushes in on goal... Luke Moore shoots from just inside the box. Jacob Boertien easily smothers it.
26.50
Tim Laycock chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Riggott. Adam Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Moore. Luke Moore powers a header at goal. Jacob Boertien easily picks it out of the air!
34.35
Craig Hurst makes a probing pass to Adam Riggott. Adam Riggott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.24
Rio Ward makes a probing pass to Adam Riggott. Adam Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Clarke.
40.08
Mick Oakley kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Hunt. Ralph Hunt shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.13
Frank Rodgers makes a beautiful solo run. Frank Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Byrne. Noel Byrne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Peter Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Oakley. Mick Oakley kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Byrne. Noel Byrne chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg McManaman. Oleg McManaman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
49.29
Rio Ward makes a probing pass to Adam Riggott. Adam Riggott shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
51.18
Dominic White threads the ball through to Adam Riggott. Adam Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.19
Port Vale are easily keeping Milton Keynes Dons at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
65.06
Julian Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Hunt. Ralph Hunt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.01
Peter Clarke flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Richards. Julian Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Byrne. Noel Byrne shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
69.15
Frank Rodgers makes a probing pass to Noel Byrne. Noel Byrne goes all the way! Noel Byrne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Gavin Atherton is on top of it.
73.27
Peter Clarke knocks the ball forward to Mick Oakley. Mick Oakley sees a break and surges forward. Mick Oakley lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Hunt. Ralph Hunt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.47
Frank Rodgers passes the ball forward to Ralph Hunt. Ralph Hunt finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
81.32
Peter Clarke sees space and advances. Peter Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Byrne. Noel Byrne goes all the way! Noel Byrne rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.10
Tim Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Riggott. Adam Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Salako.
87.29
Ivan Kerr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Ward. Rio Ward knocks the ball forward to Adam Riggott. Adam Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Moore. Luke Moore heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Luke Moore of Port Vale

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 9 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.9041095890411 vs 41.0958904109589
Play Area
Home team third: 28.77%, Midfield: 47.95%, Away team third: 23.29%

Scorers