Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,618 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Guppy.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Guppy.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off and get the match underway!
2.21
0-0David May threads the ball through to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Francisco Carvalho. Excellent save.
3.18
0-0Jacob Dichio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.28
Jacob Dichio knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
8.42
Gary Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Lua-Lua holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicky Lua-Lua shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
9.01
12.34
Gary Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Brown. Jody Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
15.52
0-0Nicholas Pearce clumsily knocks into John Sharpe. The referee calls over Nicholas Pearce and warns him to calm down! John Sharpe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.42
Simon Dyer makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Dyer plays the ball forward to Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
27.30
0-0David May runs straight at the opposition's defence. David May knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Carvalho who gathers it comfortably.
30.10
0-0Nicholas Pearce hits a low pass to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Pearce but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.28
Andy Kirkland comes back to take the throw-in. Nicholas Pearce threads a neat ball through to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua finds some space and shoots from distance but Alistair Salmon is on top of it.
33.37
John Sharpe chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
34.16
0-1Julian Dean flicks a high ball forward to Andy Kirkland who takes it down. Andy Kirkland makes a simple pass to Nicholas Pearce. Nicholas Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Brown. Jody Brown beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.21
John Sharpe hits a low pass to Jacob Dichio. Jacob Dichio plays a scrappy one-two with Ruel McManaman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jacob Dichio provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.17
David May makes a probing pass to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Eddy Ballarin replacing Nicholas Pearce.
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
49.13
Andy Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Lua-Lua controls it well on his chest. Nicky Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Domenico Lo Gatto.
53.26
Domenico Lo Gatto flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair knocks the ball forward to David May. David May finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
54.22
Gionatha Vergassola knocks the ball forward to David May. David May whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Dichio. Jacob Dichio makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.17
2-1Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with Jody Brooking replacing Tarik Monier, Adrian Fenton replacing John Sharpe and Colin Wright replacing Ruel McManaman .
63.05
Julian Dean knocks the ball forward to David Müller. David Müller passes the ball forward to Morris Finney. Morris Finney whips in a cross ball towards Jody Brown. Jody Brown rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.46
Julian Dean threads a neat ball through to Andy Kirkland. Andy Kirkland darts forward. Andy Kirkland sees Nicky Lua-Lua just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Lua-Lua side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.41
Julian Dean flicks a high pass forward to David Müller who brings the ball neatly under control. David Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
77.43
Adrian Fenton threads a neat ball through to Colin Wright. Colin Wright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.01
Albrecht Köller threads a neat ball through to Eddy Ballarin. Eddy Ballarin chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua edges inside the box! Nicky Lua-Lua strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Nicky Lua-Lua scores for Sheffield United!!
84.51
Showing composure, Simon Dyer plays the ball forward to Jacob Dichio. Jacob Dichio sees Alan Sinclair in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Sinclair shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Francisco Carvalho!
87.38
2-3Eddy Ballarin makes a simple pass to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Dyer steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
89.45
Andy Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Jody Brown collects the pass. Jody Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Dyer.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
21.9%
47.9%
30.1%
Scorers
| Anselmo Atzeni 44 Jacob Dichio 54 | Jody Brown 34 Nicky Lua-Lua 65, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Lua-Lua of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alistair Salmon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Dyer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tarik Monier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gionatha Vergassola (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Sharpe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jacob Dichio (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | David May (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alan Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ruel McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anselmo Atzeni (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jody Brooking (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adrian Fenton (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Colin Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Francisco Carvalho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arno Röhner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albrecht Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Kirkland (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Müller (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicky Lua-Lua (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Jody Brown (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Morris Finney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddy Ballarin (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carl Granville (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Antunes (MID) | 0 | |