Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Harvey WainwrightH. Wainwright51
G
1
G
52Martin WeirM. Weir
Darren PlowrightD. Plowright53
D
2
D
55Clive DraperC. Draper
John MiddletonJ. Middleton52
D
captain3
D
44Duncan MortensenD. Mortensen
Peter LofthouseP. Lofthouse39
D
4
D
43Ross LockleyR. Lockley
Shaun VenusS. Venus37
D
5
D
43Robbie MendoncaR. Mendonca
Darius PearceD. Pearce45
M
6
M
52Steven LjungbergS. Ljungberg
Wayne BarrettW. Barrett44
M
7captain
M
46Kelvin PerryK. Perry
Mick ShearerM. Shearer43
M
8
M
46Kemal ImpeyK. Impey
Matthew BowerM. Bower51
A
9
A
54Anthony GardnerA. Gardner
Carlton LloydC. Lloyd50
A
10
A
48Frank NevilleF. Neville
Paul MowbrayP. Mowbray49
A
11
A
45David CarrickD. Carrick
 
David ProctorD. Proctor43
G
12
M
46Marvin CutlerM. Cutler
Ugo FortuneU. Fortune43
A
13
M
42Simon LindnerS. Lindner
Nwankwo ColeN. Cole41
M
14
D
41Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 2,535 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Luton Town and Doncaster Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Wetherall.


0.00
Luton Town get the match underway!
3.13
Steven Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner shoots from distance but somehow Harvey Wainwright manages to keep it out.
9.41
John Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Mick Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd plays a quick one-two with Paul Mowbray and rushes in on goal... Carlton Lloyd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.14
Mick Shearer threads the ball through to Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.41
Duncan Mortensen decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Mortensen makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Mortensen advances inside the box! Duncan Mortensen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.52
Mick Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Carlton Lloyd makes a pass forward but Matthew Bower makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
33.42
With a delightful solo run, Wayne Barrett stretches the opposition's defence. Wayne Barrett rushes past Duncan Mortensen! Wayne Barrett cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.45
Kemal Impey flicks a high pass forward. David Carrick collects the pass. David Carrick threads the ball through to Frank Neville but he's offside!
38.02
Kelvin Perry makes a simple pass to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner whips in a cross ball towards David Carrick. David Carrick connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.11
Robbie Mendonca threads the ball through to Steven Ljungberg. Steven Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Gardner controls it well on his chest. Anthony Gardner shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Doncaster Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
44.48
Kemal Impey hacks Darius Pearce from behind! Kemal Impey is warned by the referee! Darius Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Doncaster Rovers kick off!
51.37
Darius Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower puts a great ball through. Paul Mowbray runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.15
Wayne Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mowbray. Paul Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.36
Mick Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Mowbray. Paul Mowbray makes a probing pass to Matthew Bower but he's offside!
60.47
John Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Barrett. Wayne Barrett sees space and advances. Wayne Barrett shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
67.06
Darius Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mowbray. Paul Mowbray threads the ball through to Matthew Bower but he's offside!
75.21
Mick Shearer barges into Steven Ljungberg. Mick Shearer is warned by the referee! Steven Ljungberg runs off the knock.
77.03
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Morrison replacing Frank Neville .
79.50
With a delightful solo run, Kelvin Perry stretches the opposition's defence. Kelvin Perry skips past Shaun Venus! Kelvin Perry takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.02
Kemal Impey brings the ball forward. Kemal Impey deftly passes the ball to Dominic Morrison, releasing him through on goal. Dominic Morrison tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.33
Steven Ljungberg advances with the ball. Steven Ljungberg plays a scrappy one-two with David Carrick and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steven Ljungberg shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.22
Kelvin Perry threads a neat ball through to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Mick Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Lloyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Lloyd plays a quick one-two with Paul Mowbray and rushes in on goal... Carlton Lloyd takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Doncaster Rovers
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
30.9%
44.3%
24.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter Lofthouse of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Harvey Wainwright (GK)
6
2.Darren Plowright (DEF)
6
3.John Middleton (DEF)
7
4.Peter Lofthouse (DEF)
9
5.Shaun Venus (DEF)
6
6.Darius Pearce (MID)
7
7.Wayne Barrett (MID)
8
8.Mick Shearer (MID)
8
9.Matthew Bower (ATT)
6
10.Carlton Lloyd (ATT)
7
11.Paul Mowbray (ATT)
7
 
12.David Proctor (GK)
0
13.Ugo Fortune (ATT)
0
14.Nwankwo Cole (MID)
0

1.Martin Weir (GK)
6
2.Clive Draper (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Mortensen (DEF)
8
4.Ross Lockley (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Mendonca (DEF)
7
6.Steven Ljungberg (MID)
8
7.Kelvin Perry (MID)
8
8.Kemal Impey (MID)
7
9.Anthony Gardner (ATT)
6
10.Frank Neville (ATT)
7
11.David Carrick (ATT)
6
 
12.Marvin Cutler (MID)
0
13.Simon Lindner (MID)
0
14.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
6