Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riverside Stadium where Middlesbrough play host to Milton Keynes Dons. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bertrand Abardonado.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Middlesbrough are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bertrand Abardonado.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
2.06
0-0With great vision, Morris Clegg plays the ball forward to Robbie Unsworth. Showing composure, Robbie Unsworth plays the ball forward to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Duran. With a superhuman jump, Martin Duran connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
3.26
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Malcolm Shearer plays the ball forward to Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames makes a simple pass to Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Sturridge. With a superhuman jump, Nicky Sturridge connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.57
0-1Eoin Newby changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eoin Newby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Soligo but the linesman indicates offside!
8.46
0-1Gabriel Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Ziegenhagen. Martin Ziegenhagen plays the ball forward to Warren Summerbee. Warren Summerbee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow David Carlton manages to keep it out.
14.09
Warren Summerbee sees Nicky Sturridge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Sturridge tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
18.32
Martin Duran controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Mowbray. Scott Mowbray shoots from 20 yards. Simon Barry gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
21.34
Scott Mowbray threads the ball through to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Boyd. Harvey Boyd powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.20
Malcolm Shearer flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Minto who takes it down. Paolo Minto lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby makes a looping header on goal. David Carlton manages to gather it comfortably.
26.46
Kieron Atherton threads a neat ball through to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman flicks a high ball forward to Scott Mowbray who takes it down. Scott Mowbray shoots from 20 yards but Simon Barry is on top of it.
27.29
Nicky Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
32.33
Gabriel Galadames controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Soligo. Niccol˜ Soligo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.09
Robert Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Boyd. Harvey Boyd flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Campos who takes it down. Silvio Campos shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.29
Eoin Newby sees Martin Ziegenhagen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Ziegenhagen lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
40.15
Martin Duran kicks a strong pass forward to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Middlesbrough appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half. The Milton Keynes Dons players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off the second half!
54.08
0-1Jason McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Castro. Bruno Castro flicks a high pass forward. Martin Duran controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gabriel Galadames barges into Martin Duran. Martin Duran appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.52
Robbie Unsworth kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos shoots from 20 yards but somehow Simon Barry manages to keep it out.
61.01
Harvey Boyd plays the ball forward to Jason McManaman. Jason McManaman shoots from distance but Simon Barry reads it well. Fabulous stop!
65.59
Malcolm Shearer arcs the ball upfield. Martin Ziegenhagen lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Summerbee. Warren Summerbee heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.07
0-2Scott Mowbray makes a simple pass to Harvey Boyd. Harvey Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Shearer.
73.41
Martin Ziegenhagen knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Soligo. Niccol˜ Soligo lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Summerbee. Warren Summerbee connects with a diving header but David Carlton reads it well. Quality keeping!
79.37
Eoin Newby threads a neat ball through to Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
83.52
Martin Ziegenhagen makes a probing pass to Warren Summerbee. Warren Summerbee skips past Morris Clegg! Warren Summerbee makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.29
Eoin Newby flicks a high pass forward. Martin Ziegenhagen easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Ziegenhagen shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but David Carlton manages to gather it.
87.26
Harvey Boyd chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Mowbray. Scott Mowbray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Mcallister.
89.59
Eoin Newby surges forward with the ball. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Sturridge. Nicky Sturridge directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Warren Summerbee of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Carlton (GK)
7
2. Morris Clegg (DEF)
6
3. Robert Lawrence (DEF)
6
4. Kieron Atherton (DEF)
6
5. Robbie Unsworth (MID)
6
6. Harvey Boyd (MID)
6
7. Scott Mowbray (MID)
6
8. Martin Duran (MID)
6
9. Silvio Campos (ATT)
6
10. Jason McManaman (ATT)
7
11. Bruno Castro (ATT)
6
12. John Green (DEF)
0
13. Dean Mcleod (MID)
0
14. Graham Bloomer (ATT)
0
1. Simon Barry (GK)
8
2. Billy Mcallister (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Galadames (DEF)
7
4. Malcolm Shearer (DEF)
6
5. Patrick Upson (DEF)
6
6. Martin Ziegenhagen (MID)
8
7. Eoin Newby (MID)
8
8. Warren Summerbee (ATT)
9
9. Niccol˜ Soligo (ATT)
6
10. Nicky Sturridge (ATT)
8
11. Paolo Minto (ATT)
7
12. Tommy George (DEF)
0
13. Gavin Moss (ATT)
0
14. Alistair Gordon (DEF)
0