Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play Oxford United in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rufus.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rufus.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Nick Owen threads the ball through to Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp skips past Adam Delaney! Adrian Redknapp comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
4.33
0-0David Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Evans. Marcus Evans finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Pedro Henrique Branco. Excellent save.
9.41
Dave Bailey knocks the ball forward to Nick Owen. Nick Owen hits a low pass to Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp rushes past Simon Pearson! Adrian Redknapp rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Nigel Shields. Excellent save.
10.12
Stephen Craddock kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Fletcher. With imagination, Thierry Fletcher plays the ball forward to Alberto Proctor. Alberto Proctor plays a scrappy one-two with Adrian Redknapp and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alberto Proctor provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.01
Graham Minto takes it forward alone. Graham Minto shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
16.42
0-1Stephen Craddock threads a neat ball through to Leon Birnbaum. Leon Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to Noel Barry. Noel Barry passes the ball forward to Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.35
0-1Adam Delaney threads the ball through to Carlton Edworthy. Carlton Edworthy hits a low pass to Ivan Lawrence. Ivan Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Evans but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.35
Carlton Edworthy threads a neat ball through to Marcus Evans. Marcus Evans hits a low pass to Ivan Lawrence. Ivan Lawrence comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies well off target!
33.19
Duncan Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Graham Minto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Minto plays the ball forward to Ivan Lawrence. Ivan Lawrence shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
36.04
0-1Marcus Evans barges into Adilson Meeuwis. The referee calls over Marcus Evans and warns him to calm down! Adilson Meeuwis runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Oxford United start the second half!
47.54
Dave Bailey darts forward. Dave Bailey threads the ball through to Noel Barry. Noel Barry whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Proctor. Alberto Proctor makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.34
0-1Duncan Le Saux flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Chadwick who takes it down. Spencer Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Henrique Branco who gathers it comfortably.
59.11
0-1Adam Delaney runs forward with the ball. Adam Delaney flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Evans who takes it down. Marcus Evans threads a neat ball through to Ivan Lawrence. Dave Bailey catches Ivan Lawrence on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
60.55
0-1Milton Keynes Dons have made a substitution with Syd Stamp replacing Carlton Edworthy .Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Manuel Ribeiro replacing Alberto Proctor, Gavin Batty replacing Thierry Fletcher and Tommaso Peccarisi replacing Dave Bailey .
61.62
Tommaso Peccarisi hacks Marcus Evans from behind! The referee brings Tommaso Peccarisi to one side and gives him a warning! Marcus Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.62
Free kick to Milton Keynes Dons just outside the area...
63.09
Marcus Evans takes a stuttering run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
72.53
Anthony Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Redknapp collects the pass. Adrian Redknapp shoots from distance but somehow Nigel Shields manages to keep it out.
78.23
Spencer Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Evans. Marcus Evans advances inside the box! Marcus Evans rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.27
Tommaso Peccarisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Owen. Nick Owen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nick Owen rushes past Guillermo Alonso! Nick Owen shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
87.25
0-1Graham Minto hacks Anthony Weaver from behind! Graham Minto is shown the yellow card! Anthony Weaver stretches but gets up unharmed.
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 Adrian Redknapp of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nigel Shields (GK)
7
2. Guillermo Alonso (DEF)
6
3. Adam Delaney (DEF)
7
4. Simon Pearson (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Le Saux (DEF)
6
6. Carlton Edworthy (MID)
6
7. Graham Minto (MID)
6
8. David Pinto (MID)
6
9. Spencer Chadwick (MID)
6
10. Ivan Lawrence (ATT)
6
11. Marcus Evans (ATT)
7
12. Billy Thatcher (ATT)
0
13. Syd Stamp (ATT)
6
14. Jonathan Haynes (ATT)
0
1. Pedro Henrique Branco (GK)
6
2. Dave Bailey (DEF)
7
3. Adilson Meeuwis (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Craddock (DEF)
6
5. Thierry Fletcher (MID)
6
6. Anthony Weaver (MID)
6
7. Nick Owen (MID)
8
8. Leon Birnbaum (MID)
6
9. Noel Barry (ATT)
7
10. Adrian Redknapp (ATT)
9
11. Alberto Proctor (ATT)
6
12. Manuel Ribeiro (ATT)
6
13. Gavin Batty (MID)
6
14. Tommaso Peccarisi (DEF)
6