Match Report
| Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons |  |  | Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kelvin Hibbs | K. Hibbs |  | 50 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Luke Holloway | L. Holloway | ||||||||
| Gregoor Zuidersma | G. Zuidersma |  | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Richard Barry | R. Barry | |||||||||
| Jonathan Woodgate | J. Woodgate | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Robert Copping | R. Copping | |||||||||
| Anthony Murrin | A. Murrin | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Graham Stamp | G. Stamp | |||||||||
| Dave Laver | D. Laver | | 53 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Steve Royce | S. Royce | |||||||||
| Mathias Biancalani | M. Biancalani |  | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 |  | Philipp Schrader | P. Schrader | |||||||||
| Glynn Smith | G. Smith | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Danny Moffat | D. Moffat | |||||||||
| Bill Butt | B. Butt | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Duncan Mcleod | D. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Richard Milligan | R. Milligan | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Adrian Dixon | A. Dixon | |||||||||
| Fredrik Nicholls | F. Nicholls | | 52 | A | | 10 | | | A | 74 | | Ian Myers | I. Myers | ||||||||
| Greg Peters | G. Peters | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 |  | Fernando Mendes | F. Mendes | |||||||||
| Stanley King | S. King | | 44 | M | | 12 | | G | 57 |  | Alfonso Martusciello | A. Martusciello | |||||||||
| Anthony Seaman | A. Seaman | | 43 | G | | 13 | | G | 55 | | Steve Hapgood | S. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Simon Best | S. Best | | 43 | A | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Tim Cutler | T. Cutler | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Green Towers Spa |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play Tranmere Rovers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Smith.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Smith.
0.00
0-0Tranmere Rovers kick off the first half!
4.13
0-1Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers controls it well on his chest. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.50
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Copping plays the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader knocks the ball forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
10.23
0-1Duncan Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mendes but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.05
0-1Glynn Smith hits a low pass to 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 curls horrendously wide!
16.26
0-1Duncan Mcleod flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Dixon who brings the ball under control. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.46
Duncan Mcleod flicks a high pass forward to Ian Myers who brings the ball under control. Ian Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Kelvin Hibbs has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.31
Mathias Biancalani threads the ball through to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
22.42
Glynn Smith hits a low pass to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.28
Glynn Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Peters. Greg Peters shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.43
Dave Laver makes a probing pass to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.57
Glynn Smith sees space and advances. Glynn Smith makes a pass forward but Richard Milligan makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
36.57
Dave Laver knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls shoots from 25 yards but Luke Holloway is on top of it.
38.19
Dave Laver changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dave Laver shoots from distance. Solid save from Luke Holloway.
39.44
Anthony Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathias Biancalani. Mathias Biancalani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
44.11
Bill Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons start the second half!
48.00
Glynn Smith knocks the ball forward to Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
51.30
0-2Graham Stamp breaks forward. With wonderful vision, Graham Stamp plays the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon plays a one-two with Fernando Mendes and advances towards the goal... Adrian Dixon takes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Jonathan Woodgate and flashes wide of the near post.
52.31
0-2Corner kick to Tranmere Rovers. Adrian Dixon plays it to the near post. Robert Copping strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.02
Glynn Smith passes the ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Luke Holloway.
54.24
0-2Glynn Smith takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Steve Royce reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
55.21
Danny Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kelvin Hibbs gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
57.28
Danny Moffat sees Ian Myers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kelvin Hibbs didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.44
Glynn Smith sees Fredrik Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
60.33
With great vision, Mathias Biancalani plays the ball forward to Greg Peters. Greg Peters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.24
Richard Barry flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Schrader who takes it down. Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mendes collects the pass. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.51
Richard Barry threads a neat ball through to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Murrin.
72.10
0-3Adrian Dixon clumsily knocks into Jonathan Woodgate. The referee calls over Adrian Dixon and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Woodgate runs off the knock.
72.10
0-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
78.01
0-3Fernando Mendes hacks Anthony Murrin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Murrin stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.21
Glynn Smith knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.05
Robert Copping hits it upfield. Ian Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Portuguese player celebrates his hattrick!
84.20
Jonathan Woodgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Biancalani. Mathias Biancalani runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mathias Biancalani lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
85.01
Mathias Biancalani runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mathias Biancalani lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Peters. Greg Peters connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.53
Philipp Schrader flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Dixon but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.38
Robert Copping makes a simple pass to Steve Royce. Steve Royce advances with the ball. Steve Royce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Kelvin Hibbs reads it well. Good keeping!
90.00
Philipp Schrader makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Myers. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gregoor Zuidersma steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Fernando Mendes 4, 18, 81 Ian Myers 63 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Mendes of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
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)
7
7. Glynn Smith (MID)
7
8. Bill Butt (MID)
6
9. Richard Milligan (ATT)
6
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
1. Luke Holloway (GK)
7
2. Richard Barry (DEF)
6
3. Robert Copping (DEF)
6
4. Graham Stamp (DEF)
6
5. Steve Royce (MID)
6
6. Philipp Schrader (MID)
6
7. Danny Moffat (MID)
6
8. Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9. Adrian Dixon (ATT)
6
10. Ian Myers (ATT)
9
11. Fernando Mendes (ATT)
9
12. Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
0
13. Steve Hapgood (GK)
0
14. Tim Cutler (ATT)
0