Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Valley where Charlton Athletic play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 10,429 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in great condition.
Charlton Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the first half underway!
2.16
0-0Adam Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dave Vickers who gathers it comfortably.
3.56
0-0Wes Clegg flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Jackson who takes it down. Anthony Jackson finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.44
0-0Adam Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon puts a great ball through. Dave Boateng runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.29
0-0Wes Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Jackson collects the pass. Anthony Jackson finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Dave Vickers keeps it out!
20.43
0-1Graeme Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Adam Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall plays a one-two with Anthony Jackson and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Billy Wetherall provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.15
Wes Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.28
Tim Gordon makes a beautiful solo run. Tim Gordon decides to run forward with the ball. Tim Gordon plays a quick one-two with Billy Wetherall and rushes in on goal... Tim Gordon takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.50
Billy Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Billy Wetherall. With a superhuman jump, Billy Wetherall connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Dave Vickers had no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
39.50
Tim Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Clarke.
40.14
Dave Newton threads a neat ball through to Jon Mckay. Jon Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Jackson collects the pass. Anthony Jackson shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Dave Vickers manages to gather it.
45.00
Adam Lisbie makes a simple pass to Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Charlton Athletic kicking off!
53.16
Johnny Hendriks takes it forward alone. Johnny Hendriks passes the ball forward to Graham Hulme. Graham Hulme plays a scrappy one-two with Syd Mike and advances towards the goal... Graham Hulme cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Robert Peckham gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
59.52
Edward Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden sees Peter Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters heads the ball goalwards. Robert Peckham gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.01
0-2Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Nick Greening replacing Kemal Dryden and Matt Moffat replacing Peter Newby .
61.08
Dave Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Lisbie. Adam Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Billy Wetherall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Wetherall shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! That's his third!
66.40
Tim Gordon pushes up the pitch. Tim Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Clarke.
71.40
Graham Hulme receives the ball from a throw-in from Nick Greening. Graham Hulme sees a break and surges forward. Graham Hulme shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.35
Graham Hulme passes the ball forward to Syd Mike. Syd Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
75.18
Nick Greening makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Mike. Syd Mike shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.26
Charlton Athletic have made a substitution with Alistair Joseph replacing Adrian Gerrard .
85.07
Dave Newton sees Adam Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnny Hendriks.
89.30
Edward Clarke threads a neat ball through to Dean Williamson. Dean Williamson threads a neat ball through to Syd Mike. Syd Mike shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
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
| Billy Wetherall 20, 36, 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Wetherall of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dave Vickers (GK)
6
2. Dean Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Johnny Hendriks (DEF)
6
4. Adrian Gerrard (DEF)
6
5. Edward Clarke (DEF)
6
6. Graham Hulme (MID)
6
7. Regis Jurion (MID)
6
8. Kemal Dryden (MID)
6
9. Syd Mike (ATT)
6
10. Arthur Peters (ATT)
6
11. Peter Newby (ATT)
6
12. Alistair Joseph (DEF)
6
13. Nick Greening (MID)
6
14. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6
1. Robert Peckham (GK)
6
2. Markus Wendel (DEF)
6
3. Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
4. Dave Newton (DEF)
6
5. Graeme Cooke (DEF)
6
6. Wes Clegg (MID)
6
7. Tim Gordon (MID)
7
8. Adam Lisbie (MID)
7
9. Anthony Jackson (ATT)
7
10. Billy Wetherall (ATT)
9
11. Dave Boateng (ATT)
6
12. Peter Hurst (DEF)
0
13. Ricardo Postiga (MID)
0
14. Adam Potts (ATT)
0