Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,321 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
2.08
0-0Simon Dyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Vieira. Sol Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Barry. Carl Barry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.56
0-0Simon Dyer knocks the ball forward to Warren Stamp. Warren Stamp advances inside the box! Warren Stamp tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
10.54
0-1John Gordon knocks the ball forward to Warren Stamp. Warren Stamp cuts inside the box! Warren Stamp tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.56
0-1Ian Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Joachim. Damien Joachim advances with the ball. Damien Joachim shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Teddy Mason manages to gather it.
16.29
Simon Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Warren Stamp collects the pass. Warren Stamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.48
0-1Neil McNeill comes in with a late challenge on John Gordon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.31
With some swift thinking, Carl Clapham plays the ball forward to Isaiah Wright-Phillips. Isaiah Wright-Phillips plays a quick one-two with Carl Barry and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Isaiah Wright-Phillips provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Don McStay is on top of it.
22.01
Danny Clapham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Joachim. Damien Joachim chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.17
Carl Barry advances with the ball. Carl Barry shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
27.31
Neil McNeill hits a low pass to Paul Mendez. Paul Mendez rushes past Simon Dyer! Paul Mendez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Mason with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
36.23
Ian Morris passes the ball forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Anderton collects the pass. Jermaine Anderton edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jermaine Anderton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
39.09
Paul Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
40.36
Isaiah Wright-Phillips takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Simon Dyer. Simon Dyer threads the ball through to Warren Stamp. Warren Stamp whips in a cross ball towards Sol Vieira. Sol Vieira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.02
Sol Vieira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sol Vieira shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Don McStay!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United have changed their lineup with Kelvin Naylor replacing Damien Joachim and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. The Rotherham United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the second half underway!
48.52
John Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Warren Stamp collects the pass. Warren Stamp knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Vieira. Sol Vieira whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sol Vieira!
53.58
Carl Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Barry. Carl Barry knocks the ball forward to Warren Stamp. Warren Stamp tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
57.57
Harvey Southgate laces a weighted ball forward to Jermaine Anderton. Jermaine Anderton plays a one-two with Neil McNeill and advances towards the goal... Jermaine Anderton shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Mason with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
60.22
2-3Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with George Stone replacing Simon Dyer, Jody Brooking replacing Carl Barry and Ben Wilcox replacing Warren Stamp .
66.40
John Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Gary Howells collects the pass. Gary Howells lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Vieira. Sol Vieira powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.53
Carl Clapham sees Gary Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Howells whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Wright-Phillips. With a superhuman jump, Isaiah Wright-Phillips connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.38
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Peter Collymore replacing Ian Morris .
84.47
Domenico Lo Gatto flicks a high pass forward to Sol Vieira who brings the ball under control. Sol Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, John Gordon. John Gordon shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
85.26
Paul Mendez surges forward with the ball. Paul Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard skips past Carl Clapham! Warren Lampard tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.21
Jody Brooking knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Wilcox. Ben Wilcox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Mendez 27 Jermaine Anderton 58 | Warren Stamp 11 Sol Vieira 40, 49 Isaiah Wright-Phillips 74 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sol Vieira of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don McStay (GK)
7
2. Alan Burgess (DEF)
6
3. Ian Morris (DEF)
6
4. Danny Clapham (DEF)
6
5. Craig Patterson (DEF)
6
6. Neil McNeill (MID)
6
7. Paul Mendez (MID)
8
8. Damien Joachim (MID)
7
9. Jermaine Anderton (ATT)
7
10. Harvey Southgate (ATT)
6
11. Warren Lampard (ATT)
6
12. Edmundo Gutierrez (MID)
0
13. Peter Collymore (DEF)
6
14. Kelvin Naylor (MID)
6
1. Teddy Mason (GK)
6
2. Carl Clapham (DEF)
7
3. Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF)
6
4. Simon Dyer (DEF)
6
5. Sol Vieira (MID)
9
6. Carl Barry (MID)
6
7. John Gordon (MID)
7
8. Gionatha Vergassola (MID)
6
9. Isaiah Wright-Phillips (ATT)
7
10. Warren Stamp (ATT)
9
11. Gary Howells (ATT)
6
12. George Stone (GK)
6
13. Jody Brooking (GK)
6
14. Ben Wilcox (DEF)
6