Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Teddy BeresfordT. Beresford37
G
1
G
41Darren OwenD. Owen
Daniel WrightD. Wright45
D
2
D
57Adam LjungbergA. Ljungberg
Darren ClaphamD. Clapham42
D
3
D
45Damien ThirlwellD. Thirlwell
Arthur BlakeA. Blake42
D
4
D
44Isaiah MacleanI. Maclean
Tim DrakeT. Drake39
D
captain5captain
D
40Tony MortensenT. Mortensen
Stan BlackS. Black47
M
6
M
56Stan JamesS. James
Phil ScowcroftP. Scowcroft43
M
7
M
53Ronnie MorrisR. Morris
Wayne RipleyW. Ripley40
M
8
M
45Syd PattersonS. Patterson
Martin DrakeM. Drake54
A
9
M
40Matt RobsonM. Robson
Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence50
A
10
A
48Lee BishopL. Bishop
Rio WeirR. Weir41
A
11
A
46Ruel PlattR. Platt
 
Edward MatthewsE. Matthews40
A
12
A
41Andy BrambleA. Bramble
Kevin JessK. Jess40
A
13
A
40Billy WilliamsonB. Williamson
Neil CampbellN. Campbell39
A
14
G
38Graeme NewtonG. Newton

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 2,814 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Summerbell.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons start the match!
2.58
Tony Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Syd Patterson. Syd Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Darren Clapham is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
4.26
Darren Clapham advances with the ball. Darren Clapham laces a through ball forward to Rio Weir. Rio Weir shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
6.55
Syd Patterson flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Platt who takes it down. Ruel Platt shoots from long range. Teddy Beresford comfortably gets down and covers it.
8.37
With a delightful solo run, Stan Black stretches the opposition's defence. Stan Black knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.38
Stan Black decides to run forward with the ball. Stan Black shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.42
Wayne Ripley catches Stan James on the ankles. The referee calls over Wayne Ripley and warns him to calm down! Stan James stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.17
Syd Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.07
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.25
Darren Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Ripley. Wayne Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Rio Weir holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Lawrence but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.51
Wayne Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Weir. Rio Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Drake. Martin Drake beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.51
Arthur Blake drives a long ball upfield. Craig Lawrence shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off the second half!
47.44
Wayne Ripley flicks a high ball forward to Martin Drake who gracefully takes it down. Martin Drake knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Mortensen.
51.46
Arthur Blake hacks Lee Bishop from behind! Arthur Blake is given a warning by the referee! Lee Bishop runs off the knock.
54.56
Phil Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Martin Drake controls it well on his chest. Martin Drake makes a great pass forward. Craig Lawrence runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.41
Stan James makes a beautiful solo run. Stan James shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.13
Stan James threads a neat ball through to Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.39
Damien Thirlwell makes a beautiful solo run. Damien Thirlwell makes an attacking run forward. Damien Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.26
Tony Mortensen clumsily knocks into Stan Black. The referee warns Tony Mortensen to calm down! Stan Black hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.33
Stan James chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.06
Wayne Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Weir. Rio Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
Darren Clapham knocks the ball forward to Wayne Ripley. Wayne Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Drake. Martin Drake shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
28.8%
47.9%
23.3%

Scorers
Martin Drake 35
Ruel Platt 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Platt of Queens Park Rangers

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

1.Darren Owen (GK)
6
2.Adam Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Damien Thirlwell (DEF)
7
4.Isaiah Maclean (DEF)
6
5.Tony Mortensen (DEF)
6
6.Stan James (MID)
7
7.Ronnie Morris (MID)
6
8.Syd Patterson (MID)
6
9.Matt Robson (MID)
6
10.Lee Bishop (ATT)
7
11.Ruel Platt (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Andy Bramble (ATT)
0
13.Billy Williamson (ATT)
0
14.Graeme Newton (GK)
0