Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Milton Keynes Dons. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
3.19
0-0With some swift thinking, Mathias Biancalani plays the ball forward to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Niccolo Wright-Phillips gets down and covers it.
21.10
0-0Glynn Smith threads a neat ball through to Greg Peters. Greg Peters shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Milton Keynes Dons are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.08
0-0Niccolo Craddock barges into Dave Laver. Niccolo Craddock is shown the yellow card! Dave Laver runs off the knock.
27.44
Dave Laver hits a low pass to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
28.55
Peter Merson threads the ball through to Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Kelvin Hibbs smothers it!
32.36
Gregoor Zuidersma hits a low pass to Glynn Smith. Glynn Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Peters. Greg Peters powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.54
0-0Bill Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Peters. Greg Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Milligan but he's offside!
36.44
Peter Merson makes a probing pass to Richard Upson. Richard Upson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.41
1-0Ralph Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Merson. With great vision, Peter Merson plays the ball forward to Adam Brown. Adam Brown plays a quick one-two with Richard Upson and rushes in on goal... Adam Brown strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Kelvin Hibbs had no chance!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!
44.18
Glynn Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Wright-Phillips comfortably smothers it!
45.00
1-0Glynn Smith hits a low pass to Greg Peters. Greg Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off!
47.17
Peter Merson flicks a high pass forward to Adam Brown who brings the ball under control. Adam Brown skips past Jonathan Woodgate! Adam Brown shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Kelvin Hibbs manages to keep it out.
49.05
Glynn Smith flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Fredrik Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
53.31
Wes Sinclair hacks Mathias Biancalani from behind! Wes Sinclair is shown the yellow card! Mathias Biancalani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.05
Peter Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Best. Clive Best lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Upson. Richard Upson makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.01
Peter Merson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Best. Clive Best controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.43
Jonathan Woodgate makes a probing pass to Mathias Biancalani. Mathias Biancalani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Niccolo Wright-Phillips had no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
69.17
Gregoor Zuidersma pushes up the pitch. Gregoor Zuidersma knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
71.55
2-1Jonathan Woodgate catches Dennis Flintlock on the ankles. The referee brings Jonathan Woodgate to one side and gives him a warning! Dennis Flintlock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.55
2-1Free kick to Macclesfield Town just outside the area...
73.19
Wes Sinclair takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
81.37
Nick Philips flicks a high pass forward. Peter Merson comfortably collects the pass. Peter Merson flicks a high pass forward. Richard Upson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Upson shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.03
Fredrik Nicholls clumsily knocks into Nick Philips. Fredrik Nicholls is shown the yellow card! Nick Philips stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.36
Wes Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Adam Brown. Adam Brown shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
85.56
Bill Butt receives the ball from a throw-in from Glynn Smith. Bill Butt makes a probing pass to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
87.13
Mathias Biancalani kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Wright-Phillips who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
With some swift thinking, Wes Sinclair plays the ball forward to Richard Upson. Richard Upson shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Adam Brown 38 Clive Best 60 | Richard Milligan 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Merson of Macclesfield Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Niccolo Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
2. Ronnie Lampard (DEF)
6
3. Nick Philips (DEF)
6
4. Ralph Beckham (DEF)
6
5. Niccolo Craddock (DEF)
5
6. Wes Sinclair (MID)
5
7. Peter Merson (MID)
9
8. Adam Brown (ATT)
8
9. Dennis Flintlock (ATT)
6
10. Clive Best (MID)
8
11. Richard Upson (ATT)
7
12. Dale Hackworth (MID)
0
13. Francesco G. Adani (GK)
0
14. Trevor Bellamy (MID)
0
1. Kelvin Hibbs (GK)
7
2. Gregoor Zuidersma (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Woodgate (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Murrin (DEF)
6
5. Dave Laver (MID)
6
6. Mathias Biancalani (MID)
6
7. Glynn Smith (MID)
6
8. Bill Butt (MID)
6
9. Richard Milligan (ATT)
8
10. Fredrik Nicholls (ATT)
6
11. Greg Peters (ATT)
6
12. Stanley King (MID)
0
13. Anthony Seaman (GK)
0
14. Simon Best (ATT)
0