Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Teddy BeresfordT. Beresford37
G
1
G
52Mike Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua
Daniel WrightD. Wright45
D
2
D
53Stephen CharltonS. Charlton
Darren ClaphamD. Clapham42
D
3
D
50Jody PearceJ. Pearce
Tim DrakeT. Drake39
D
4
D
50Steve StockdaleS. Stockdale
Alan GascoigneA. Gascoigne38
D
captain5
D
46Edward WallworkE. Wallwork
Stan BlackS. Black47
M
6
M
56John SwiftJ. Swift
Phil ScowcroftP. Scowcroft43
M
7
M
55Greg SalmonG. Salmon
Wayne RipleyW. Ripley40
M
8
A
58Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers
Martin DrakeM. Drake54
A
9captain
A
57Adam VickersA. Vickers
Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence50
A
10
A
50Terry WoodcockT. Woodcock
Rio WeirR. Weir41
A
11
A
41Nwankwo WiseN. Wise
 
Edward MatthewsE. Matthews40
A
12
M
49Guilherme GomesG. Gomes
Kevin JessK. Jess40
A
13
G
45Tim BrownT. Brown
Neil CampbellN. Campbell39
A
14
M
45Neil HapgoodN. Hapgood

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 2,782 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Stockdale.


0.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
2.03
Phil Scowcroft knocks the ball forward to Rio Weir. Rio Weir cuts inside the box! Rio Weir takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.45
Jody Pearce passes the ball forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Adam Vickers controls it well on his chest. Adam Vickers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.35
John Swift flicks a high pass forward to Terry Woodcock who brings the ball under control. Terry Woodcock puts a great ball through but Adam Vickers is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
22.35
Greg Salmon knocks the ball forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.45
Greg Salmon flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Jeffers who takes it down. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
28.22
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.02
Stephen Charlton passes the ball forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Greg Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
42.07
Adam Vickers barges into Darren Clapham. The referee brings Adam Vickers to one side and gives him a warning! Darren Clapham stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.01
John Swift hits a low pass to Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Tim Brown replacing Jody Pearce and Neil Hapgood replacing Terry Woodcock.

45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
47.23
John Swift flicks a high pass forward. Adam Vickers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Vickers plays a one-two with Nwankwo Wise and rushes in on goal... Adam Vickers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.05
Stephen Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salmon collects the pass. Greg Salmon darts forward. Greg Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.09
Stan Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence plays a quick one-two with Martin Drake and rushes in on goal... Craig Lawrence side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. 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.
54.17
Phil Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward to Craig Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Craig Lawrence plays a one-two with Rio Weir and rushes in on goal... Craig Lawrence takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.33
Tim Drake makes a simple pass to Phil Scowcroft. Phil Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Weir. Rio Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.24
Edward Wallwork hits a low pass to John Swift. Showing composure, John Swift laces a through ball forward to Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
61.37
John Swift knocks the ball forward to Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alistair Jeffers provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bristol Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
65.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Greg Salmon laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.47
John Swift makes a probing pass to Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers advances inside the box! Adam Vickers shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.10
Phil Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Weir. Rio Weir knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.38
Greg Salmon flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Jeffers who gracefully takes it down. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.35
Wayne Ripley flicks a high ball forward to Martin Drake who takes it down. Martin Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
81.29
Phil Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Craig Lawrence collects the pass. Craig Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Mike Lua-Lua reads it well. He makes it look easy!
83.22
Greg Salmon clumsily knocks into Wayne Ripley. Greg Salmon is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Ripley stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.27
Phil Scowcroft hits a low pass to Rio Weir. Rio Weir shoots from long range. Good keeping from Mike Lua-Lua as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
Phil Scowcroft takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Darren Clapham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Bristol Rovers
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
27.4%
47.9%
24.7%

Scorers
Alistair Jeffers 49, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Jeffers of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Beresford (GK)
6
2.Daniel Wright (DEF)
6
3.Darren Clapham (DEF)
6
4.Tim Drake (DEF)
6
5.Alan Gascoigne (DEF)
6
6.Stan Black (MID)
6
7.Phil Scowcroft (MID)
7
8.Wayne Ripley (MID)
6
9.Martin Drake (ATT)
6
10.Craig Lawrence (ATT)
6
11.Rio Weir (ATT)
6
 
12.Edward Matthews (ATT)
0
13.Kevin Jess (ATT)
0
14.Neil Campbell (ATT)
0

1.Mike Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
3.Jody Pearce (DEF)
6
4.Steve Stockdale (DEF)
6
5.Edward Wallwork (DEF)
6
6.John Swift (MID)
7
7.Greg Salmon (MID)
9
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Adam Vickers (ATT)
6
10.Terry Woodcock (ATT)
6
11.Nwankwo Wise (ATT)
6
 
12.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
0
13.Tim Brown (GK)
6
14.Neil Hapgood (MID)
6