Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United
Krishna RamgopalKrishna Ramgopal Computer Player Computer Player
Alistair SalmonA. Salmon59
G
1
G
63Marc FletcherM. Fletcher
Carl ClaphamC. Clapham55
D
2
D
66Pedro VieiraP. Vieira
Simon DyerS. Dyer52
D
3
D
53Roberto AmbrosiniR. Ambrosini
Domenico Lo GattoD. Lo Gatto52
D
4
D
51Alberto ClemenceA. Clemence
Gionatha VergassolaG. Vergassola56
M
5
M
76Martin DublinM. Dublin
Jacob DichioJ. Dichio40
M
6captain
M
71Stanley WatersS. Waters
David MayD. May40
M
captain7
M
71Fredrik WilsonF. Wilson
Ian PlowrightI. Plowright39
M
8
M
66Frank LoweF. Lowe
Ruel McManamanR. McManaman50
A
9
A
70Andy McGroryA. McGrory
Alan SinclairA. Sinclair50
A
10
A
61Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick
Anselmo AtzeniA. Atzeni48
A
11
A
61Dennis BurgessD. Burgess
 
Jody BrookingJ. Brooking55
G
12
A
54Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan
Adrian FentonA. Fenton50
G
13
G
45Brian MacleanB. Maclean
Tarik MonierT. Monier47
D
14
M
43Juan-Carlos DuranJ. Duran
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Peterborough United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Peterborough United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
Alberto Clemence knocks the ball forward to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
3.29
Martin Dublin makes a simple pass to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Salmon who gathers it comfortably.
4.46
Pedro Vieira hacks Ian Plowright from behind! Pedro Vieira is warned by the referee! Ian Plowright carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.44
Carl Clapham flicks a high pass forward. David May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Gionatha Vergassola. Gionatha Vergassola directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
8.09
Jacob Dichio comes in with a late challenge on Frank Lowe. Jacob Dichio is given a warning by the referee! Frank Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.37
Martin Dublin passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.42
Ian Plowright threads a neat ball through to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni sees Alan Sinclair just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Alan Sinclair provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.53
Simon Dyer threads a neat ball through to Carl Clapham. Carl Clapham passes the ball forward to David May. David May tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.11
Domenico Lo Gatto threads a neat ball through to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni makes a beautiful solo run. Anselmo Atzeni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.52
Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory collects the pass. Andy McGrory shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.03
Ian Plowright sees Anselmo Atzeni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anselmo Atzeni shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.56
Alberto Clemence hits a low pass to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters sees a break and surges forward. Stanley Waters shoots from outside the area. Alistair Salmon gets down and covers it.
30.00
Jacob Dichio passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gionatha Vergassola. Gionatha Vergassola plays a one-two with Ian Plowright and rushes in on goal... Gionatha Vergassola shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Roberto Ambrosini.
33.13
Stanley Waters passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
34.20
Stanley Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Burgess but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.25
Fredrik Wilson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
42.49
Fredrik Wilson makes an attacking run forward. Fredrik Wilson shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Stanley Waters threads a neat ball through to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
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. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
49.39
Alberto Clemence sees Frank Lowe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Lowe decides to run forward with the ball. Frank Lowe shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.04
Martin Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Chadwick holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaiah Chadwick finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alistair Salmon manages to keep it out.
53.25
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.44
Simon Dyer makes a simple pass to Gionatha Vergassola. With a delightful solo run, Gionatha Vergassola stretches the opposition's defence. Gionatha Vergassola shoots from distance but Marc Fletcher is on top of it.
60.10
Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with Jody Brooking replacing Domenico Lo Gatto, Adrian Fenton replacing Jacob Dichio and Tarik Monier replacing Alan Sinclair .
61.20
Alberto Clemence plays the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess sees Andy McGrory just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Andy McGrory muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
65.37
Jody Brooking catches Stanley Waters on the ankles. Jody Brooking is warned by the referee! Stanley Waters runs off the knock.
66.47
Without breaking stride, Carl Clapham plays the ball forward to Simon Dyer. Simon Dyer brings the ball forward. Simon Dyer whips in a cross ball towards Tarik Monier. Tarik Monier outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.05
Frank Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Waters easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Waters shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
79.41
Martin Dublin hits a low pass to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.27
Martin Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Waters collects the pass. Stanley Waters shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
83.29
Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward to Frank Lowe who brings the ball under control. Frank Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Stanley Waters laces a weighted ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from 25 yards. Alistair Salmon effortlessly gets down and covers it.
87.00
Fredrik Wilson brings the ball forward. Fredrik Wilson shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Jody Brooking hacks Stanley Waters from behind! The referee warns Jody Brooking again to calm down! Stanley Waters runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Peterborough United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
11
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
38.3%
43.2%
18.5%

Scorers
Alan Sinclair 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Salmon of Milton Keynes Dons

Match Ratings
1.Alistair Salmon (GK)
9
2.Carl Clapham (DEF)
7
3.Simon Dyer (DEF)
8
4.Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF)
6
5.Gionatha Vergassola (MID)
7
6.Jacob Dichio (MID)
6
7.David May (MID)
6
8.Ian Plowright (MID)
6
9.Ruel McManaman (ATT)
6
10.Alan Sinclair (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Anselmo Atzeni (ATT)
7
 
12.Jody Brooking (GK)
5
13.Adrian Fenton (GK)
6
14.Tarik Monier (DEF)
6

1.Marc Fletcher (GK)
6
2.Pedro Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Ambrosini (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Clemence (DEF)
7
5.Martin Dublin (MID)
7
6.Stanley Waters (MID)
8
7.Fredrik Wilson (MID)
7
8.Frank Lowe (MID)
7
9.Andy McGrory (ATT)
6
10.Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Burgess (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicholas Milligan (ATT)
0
13.Brian Maclean (GK)
0
14.Juan-Carlos Duran (MID)
0