Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 10,449 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off the first half!
9.46
0-0Duncan Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.08
0-0Julian Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wright. Chris Wright makes a looping header on goal. Yassine Sinouh picks it out of the air!
12.58
Julian Kitson passes the ball forward to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
14.16
0-1Eugenio Fernandez takes a long throw-in. Antonio Faria passes the ball forward to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez shoots from 25 yards. Eugenio Fernandez scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
18.56
Ledley Lofthouse brings the ball forward. Ledley Lofthouse changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ledley Lofthouse tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
21.54
0-1Jon Mckay takes a short throw-in bringing Adrian Monk into play. Adrian Monk threads the ball through to Paul Philips. Paul Philips flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Lofthouse.
22.22
Patrick Cutler sees space and advances. Patrick Cutler finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.57
0-1Paul Philips barges into Antonio Faria. The referee calls over Paul Philips and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.52
Ledley Lofthouse decides to run forward with the ball. Ledley Lofthouse threads a neat ball through to Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.50
Paul Philips flicks a high pass forward. Tim Gordon collects the pass. Tim Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wright. Chris Wright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
32.46
Ledley Lofthouse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam tries a spectacular long range effort. Robert Peckham gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
33.18
Tim Gordon threads a neat ball through to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
39.55
Duncan Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Fernandez 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!
42.32
Paul Philips makes a simple pass to Julian Kitson. Julian Kitson shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
44.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Fernandez plays the ball forward to Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod advances inside the box! Liam Mcleod tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
48.19
Eugenio Fernandez laces a weighted ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Peckham who gathers it comfortably.
49.29
Robbie Lofthouse surges forward with the ball. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.06
Ashley Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.54
Duncan Sullivan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Sullivan plays a one-two with Tony van Dam and rushes in on goal... Duncan Sullivan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Peckham with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
66.25
Patrick Cutler passes the ball forward to Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
67.39
Tim Gordon flicks a high ball forward to Chris Wright who takes it down. Chris Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.08
Ledley Lofthouse plays the ball forward to Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
73.28
With some swift thinking, Tim Gordon plays the ball forward to Chris Wright. Chris Wright tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yassine Sinouh with no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
77.51
Ashley Bolton hits a low pass to Scott Milburn. Scott Milburn flicks a high ball forward to Tony van Dam who takes it down. Tony van Dam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Vieira.
78.01
Eugenio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Faria controls it well on his chest. Antonio Faria shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
85.50
Seeing Adrian Monk's run, Jon Mckay quickly throws the ball into his path. Adrian Monk flicks a high ball forward to Paul Philips who takes it down. Paul Philips flicks a high ball forward to Billy Wetherall who takes it down. Billy Wetherall shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
87.43
1-2Scott Milburn hits a low pass to Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Cutler makes a great pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.13
1-2Julian Kitson barges into Eugenio Fernandez. Julian Kitson is warned by the referee! Eugenio Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Duncan Sullivan of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robert Peckham (GK)
7
2. Titus Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
4. Simon Goldberg (DEF)
6
5. Adrian Monk (DEF)
6
6. Tim Gordon (MID)
7
7. Julian Kitson (MID)
6
8. Paul Philips (MID)
6
9. Chris Wright (MID)
8
10. Julian Lopez (ATT)
6
11. Billy Wetherall (ATT)
6
12. Dave Newton (DEF)
0
13. Adrian Redknapp (MID)
0
14. Ricardo Postiga (MID)
0
1. Yassine Sinouh (GK)
6
2. Ledley Lofthouse (DEF)
8
3. Scott Milburn (DEF)
6
4. Ashley Bolton (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Faria (MID)
7
6. Eugenio Fernandez (MID)
9
7. Patrick Cutler (MID)
6
8. Duncan Sullivan (MID)
9
9. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
6
10. Tony van Dam (ATT)
6
11. Liam Mcleod (ATT)
6
12. Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13. Graham Watson (DEF)
0
14. Youcef Moussa (ATT)
0