Match Report
| Swindon Town | Swindon Town |  |  | Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Krishna Ramgopal | Krishna Ramgopal | |||||||||||||||||
| Steve Proctor | S. Proctor |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Alistair Salmon | A. Salmon | |||||||||
| Gavin Chadwick | G. Chadwick | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 |  | Domenico Lo Gatto | D. Lo Gatto | |||||||||
| Diego Helder | D. Helder |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Simon Dyer | S. Dyer | |||||||||
| Jason Evans | J. Evans | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 |  | Tarik Monier | T. Monier | |||||||||
| Gavin King | G. King | | 59 | M | | 5 | | M | 57 | | Gionatha Vergassola | G. Vergassola | |||||||||
| Alberto Di Meglio | A. Di Meglio | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | John Sharpe | J. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Francisco Jardim | F. Jardim |  | 55 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 40 | | Jacob Dichio | J. Dichio | ||||||||
| Richard Burgess | R. Burgess | | 52 | M | | | 8 | | M | 40 | | David May | D. May | ||||||||
| Richard Oakley | R. Oakley | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Alan Sinclair | A. Sinclair | |||||||||
| Ian Boertien | I. Boertien | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Ruel McManaman | R. McManaman | |||||||||
| Phil Marsden | P. Marsden | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Anselmo Atzeni | A. Atzeni | |||||||||
| Phil Impey | P. Impey | | 54 | A | | 12 | | G | 55 | | Jody Brooking | J. Brooking | |||||||||
| Robert Benjamin | R. Benjamin | | 52 | A | | 13 | | G | 50 | | Adrian Fenton | A. Fenton | |||||||||
| Niccolo Ripley | N. Ripley | | 52 | A | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Colin Wright | C. Wright | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,231 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Swindon Town and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Oakley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Swindon Town and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Oakley.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
2.47
0-0Francisco Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Oakley. Richard Oakley shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alistair Salmon!
3.48
0-1Tarik Monier runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tarik Monier lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.57
Tarik Monier changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tarik Monier knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Steve Proctor.
11.10
0-1Jacob Dichio takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Domenico Lo Gatto side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
14.13
0-1Domenico Lo Gatto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Dyer. Simon Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Ruel McManaman controls it well on his chest. Ruel McManaman shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
16.18
Jacob Dichio kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
20.55
Jacob Dichio knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.20
0-1Without breaking stride, Domenico Lo Gatto plays the ball forward to Jacob Dichio. With great vision, Jacob Dichio plays the ball forward to Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Helder.
22.16
Jacob Dichio sees Anselmo Atzeni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anselmo Atzeni tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
24.33
Jacob Dichio makes a beautiful solo run. Jacob Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Helder.
26.29
Gionatha Vergassola flicks a high pass forward. Alan Sinclair collects the pass. Alan Sinclair finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.15
0-2Richard Burgess runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Burgess makes a probing pass to Phil Marsden but he's offside!
34.10
Francisco Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Marsden. Phil Marsden makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alistair Salmon easily gets down and covers it.
42.00
0-2Milton Keynes Dons are dictating the run of play here today.
44.17
Francisco Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin King. Gavin King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Marsden but he's offside!
45.00
John Sharpe threads the ball through to Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair edges inside the box! Alan Sinclair side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Swindon Town kicking off!
48.09
0-2Gavin King barges into David May. The referee brings Gavin King to one side and gives him a warning! David May stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.55
John Sharpe hits a low pass to Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
54.52
John Sharpe knocks the ball forward to Gionatha Vergassola. Gionatha Vergassola shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
55.46
0-2Tarik Monier threads a neat ball through to John Sharpe. John Sharpe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Francisco Jardim and the loose ball is cleared up field.
57.53
Diego Helder knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien makes a probing pass to Phil Marsden but he's offside!
59.24
0-2Gionatha Vergassola comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Jardim. The referee calls over Gionatha Vergassola and warns him to calm down! Francisco Jardim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.39
0-2Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with Jody Brooking replacing Tarik Monier, Adrian Fenton replacing John Sharpe and Colin Wright replacing Ruel McManaman .
61.46
Adrian Fenton sees Anselmo Atzeni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anselmo Atzeni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.21
Jody Brooking surges forward with the ball. Jody Brooking sees Gionatha Vergassola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gionatha Vergassola lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.39
Francisco Jardim makes a simple pass to Richard Oakley. Richard Oakley plays a scrappy one-two with Phil Marsden and stumbles forward towards the goal... Richard Oakley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Alistair Salmon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.18
Swindon Town have made 2 substitutions with Phil Impey replacing Richard Oakley and Niccolo Ripley replacing Richard Burgess .
90.00
Simon Dyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Vergassola. Gionatha Vergassola threads a neat ball through to Jacob Dichio. Jacob Dichio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alan Sinclair of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steve Proctor (GK)
6
2. Gavin Chadwick (DEF)
6
3. Diego Helder (DEF)
6
4. Jason Evans (DEF)
6
5. Gavin King (MID)
5
6. Alberto Di Meglio (MID)
6
7. Francisco Jardim (MID)
7
8. Richard Burgess (MID)
6
9. Richard Oakley (ATT)
8
10. Ian Boertien (ATT)
6
11. Phil Marsden (ATT)
6
12. Phil Impey (ATT)
6
13. Robert Benjamin (ATT)
0
14. Niccolo Ripley (ATT)
6
1. Alistair Salmon (GK)
7
2. Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF)
6
3. Simon Dyer (DEF)
6
4. Tarik Monier (DEF)
8
5. Gionatha Vergassola (MID)
7
6. John Sharpe (MID)
7
7. Jacob Dichio (MID)
7
8. David May (MID)
6
9. Alan Sinclair (ATT)
9
10. Ruel McManaman (ATT)
8
11. Anselmo Atzeni (ATT)
6
12. Jody Brooking (GK)
6
13. Adrian Fenton (GK)
6
14. Colin Wright (DEF)
6