Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons | ||||||||||||||||
| Dan Rodwell | Dan Rodwell | manager | Andrew Blight | Andrew Blight | |||||||||||||||||
| Jes Degn | J. Degn |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Tobias Scheibner | T. Scheibner | |||||||||
| Pedro Ortega | P. Ortega |  | 81 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 |  | Lee Moss | L. Moss | |||||||||
| Billy Prior | B. Prior | | 82 | D | | 3 | | D | 79 | | Esteban Vera | E. Vera | |||||||||
| Dmitri Simonian | D. Simonian |  | 84 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Tim Gardner | T. Gardner | |||||||||
| Dion Hughes | D. Hughes | | 73 | D | | 5 | | M | 70 |  | Roland Stacchi | R. Stacchi | |||||||||
| Gialuca Scienza | G. Scienza |  | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Marc Oakes | M. Oakes | |||||||||
| Phil Gower | P. Gower | | 82 | M | | 7 | | M | 74 |  | Leonardo Johnson | L. Johnson | |||||||||
| Fredrik Stamp | F. Stamp | | 77 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 |  | Marcelo Junior | M. Junior | |||||||||
| Dale White | D. White | | 82 | A | | 9 | | A | 79 |  | John Allsopp | J. Allsopp | |||||||||
| Gustavo Acosta | G. Acosta |  | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 |  | Doru Codrea | D. Codrea | |||||||||
| Antonio Montes | A. Montes |  | 85 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 |  | Massimiliano Bohinen | M. Bohinen | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Milton Keynes Dons. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Crystal Palace get the match underway!
4.36
0-0Esteban Vera passes the ball forward to Roland Stacchi. Roland Stacchi makes a simple pass to John Allsopp. John Allsopp knocks in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Bohinen. Massimiliano Bohinen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
6.22
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
8.43
1-0Phil Gower makes a simple pass to Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes goes all the way! Antonio Montes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Tobias Scheibner had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
12.10
1-0Dion Hughes knocks the ball forward to Phil Gower. Phil Gower surges forward with the ball. Phil Gower passes the ball forward but Dale White is offside!
15.03
1-0Pedro Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Stamp. Fredrik Stamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Acosta. Gustavo Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes flicks the ball with his head but Tobias Scheibner is on top of it.
21.40
Marc Oakes makes a simple pass to John Allsopp. John Allsopp whips in a cross ball towards Doru Codrea. Doru Codrea directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.05
1-0Roland Stacchi threads the ball through to Doru Codrea. Doru Codrea knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Ortega.
26.52
Marc Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimiliano Bohinen. Massimiliano Bohinen goes all the way! Massimiliano Bohinen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jes Degn easily smothers it!
30.46
Gialuca Scienza kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Acosta. Gustavo Acosta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Scheibner who gathers it comfortably.
32.00
1-0Doru Codrea comes in with a late challenge on Dmitri Simonian. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dmitri Simonian hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.07
Dmitri Simonian controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gialuca Scienza. Gialuca Scienza kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Acosta. Gustavo Acosta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.08
Billy Prior passes the ball forward to Fredrik Stamp. Fredrik Stamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Acosta. Gustavo Acosta rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Leonardo Johnson makes a simple pass to Doru Codrea. Doru Codrea knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
48.34
Fredrik Stamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Acosta. Gustavo Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Dale White. Dale White is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.57
Leonardo Johnson makes a simple pass to Doru Codrea. Doru Codrea knocks in a cross ball towards John Allsopp. John Allsopp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jes Degn easily picks it out of the air!
57.37
Massimiliano Bohinen hacks Dion Hughes from behind! The referee calls over Massimiliano Bohinen and shows him a yellow card! Dion Hughes runs off the knock.
59.24
Milton Keynes Dons are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
60.27
2-0John Allsopp barges into Pedro Ortega. John Allsopp is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.23
Phil Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Acosta. Gustavo Acosta whips in a cross ball towards Dale White. Dale White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Tobias Scheibner is on top of it.
78.16
Marcelo Junior flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Bohinen. Massimiliano Bohinen knocks in a cross ball towards Doru Codrea. Doru Codrea heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Jes Degn!
79.44
Phil Gower makes a probing pass to Dale White. Dale White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Tobias Scheibner.
89.03
Fredrik Stamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes makes a simple pass to Gustavo Acosta. Gustavo Acosta shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Tobias Scheibner.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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