Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 4,952 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Nicholls.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Nicholls.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
9.29
0-0Dave Laver 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 but Kieron Kasper is on top of it.
10.57
0-0Jonathan Woodgate flicks a high pass forward to Dave Laver who brings the ball under control. Dave Laver flicks a high pass forward. Richard Milligan collects the pass. Richard Milligan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.30
Mathias Biancalani threads a neat ball through to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.08
1-0Bill Butt makes an attacking run forward. Bill Butt whips in a cross ball towards Bill Guppy. Bill Guppy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
21.01
1-0Bill Butt knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Graham Galli's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
22.42
1-0Bill Butt takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Natale Banchelli jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
27.05
Tomas Bento knocks the ball forward to Richard Wainwright. Richard Wainwright tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
32.36
Bill Butt knocks the ball 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. Kieron Kasper is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.22
Mathias Biancalani chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.18
Brian Eustace picks a pass forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.55
Arturo Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Wainwright. Richard Wainwright shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
47.47
Arturo Pascual deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
48.01
2-0Arturo Pascual hacks Mathias Biancalani from behind! The referee brings Arturo Pascual to one side and gives him a warning! Mathias Biancalani stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.11
Brian Eustace changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Brian Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Kieron Kasper!
54.33
Gregoor Zuidersma flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Eustace. Brian Eustace flicks a high ball forward to Bill Guppy who takes it down. Bill Guppy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.28
Graham Galli pushes up the pitch. Graham Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.37
2-1Arturo Pascual catches Gilles Dixon on the ankles. The referee calls over Arturo Pascual and shows him a yellow card! Gilles Dixon runs off the knock.
67.41
2-1Arturo Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Sheringham who takes it down. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kelvin Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
69.18
Tomas Bento threads the ball through to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kelvin Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
71.15
Darren Ball makes a simple pass to Arturo Pascual. Arturo Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
72.55
Dave Laver makes a probing pass to Bill Guppy. Bill Guppy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Ball.
73.47
Brian Eustace flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Fredrik Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.06
Gregoor Zuidersma kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Eustace. Brian Eustace makes a simple pass to Bill Guppy. Bill Guppy shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
77.30
Darren Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Pascual. Arturo Pascual surges forward with the ball. Arturo Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
78.36
Graham Galli darts forward. Graham Galli flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Sheringham who brings the ball under control. Marvin Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
79.05
Jonathan Woodgate passes the ball forward to Bill Butt. Bill Butt flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls who takes it down. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.30
Jonathan Woodgate kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Butt. Bill Butt flicks a high ball forward to Richard Milligan who takes it down. Richard Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
84.24
Jonathan Woodgate passes the ball forward to Dave Laver. Dave Laver passes the ball forward to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Kieron Kasper!
85.05
Mathias Biancalani hacks Tomas Bento from behind! Mathias Biancalani is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.31
With a delightful solo run, Arturo Pascual stretches the opposition's defence. Arturo Pascual plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Wainwright and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Arturo Pascual provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Milligan of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kelvin Hibbs (GK)
7
2. Gregoor Zuidersma (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Woodgate (DEF)
7
4. Gilles Dixon (DEF)
6
5. Dave Laver (MID)
7
6. Mathias Biancalani (MID)
6
7. Bill Butt (MID)
8
8. Brian Eustace (MID)
7
9. Richard Milligan (ATT)
9
10. Fredrik Nicholls (ATT)
7
11. Bill Guppy (ATT)
8
12. Glynn Smith (MID)
0
13. Stanley King (MID)
0
14. Greg Peters (ATT)
0
1. Kieron Kasper (GK)
7
2. Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
3. Graham Galli (DEF)
8
4. Peter Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Ian Oliver (DEF)
6
6. Darren Ball (DEF)
6
7. Tomas Bento (MID)
6
8. Arturo Pascual (MID)
7
9. Natale Banchelli (ATT)
7
10. Marvin Sheringham (ATT)
8
11. Richard Wainwright (ATT)
6
12. Ugo Armstrong (GK)
0
13. John Hulme (GK)
0
14. Thomas Mahouvé (MID)
0