Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,577 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off the first half!
6.49
Stephen Okon makes a simple pass to Daniel Caminero. Daniel Caminero shoots from long range but it flies wide!
8.48
Alfred Mendonca surges forward with the ball. Alfred Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Ebi Boniek but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.10
Stephen Okon threads the ball through to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.56
Harry Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Caminero. Daniel Caminero rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.29
John Arne Soltvedt kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Peters. Tim Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
32.29
Niccolo Stuart knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Pichler. Julian Pichler threads the ball through to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert James.
34.03
Dion Lisbie threads the ball through to Alfred Mendonca. Alfred Mendonca brings the ball forward. Alfred Mendonca plays a perfect one-two with Ebi Boniek and rushes in on goal... Alfred Mendonca shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.19
Stephen Okon comes in with a very late challenge on Alistair Gascoigne. Stephen Okon is shown the red card!! Alistair Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Alistair Gascoigne threads the ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Crystal Palace get the second half underway!
47.18
Alistair Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Lionel Cinetti. Lionel Cinetti lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing directs the ball goalwards with his head. Vitor Pinheiro manages to gather it comfortably.
48.24
Albert James chips the ball to his team mate, John Arne Soltvedt. John Arne Soltvedt passes the ball forward to Lionel Cinetti. Lionel Cinetti lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Peters. Tim Peters is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
49.31
Dion Lisbie makes a probing pass to Daniel Caminero. Daniel Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.02
Alistair Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Peters. Tim Peters tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Vitor Pinheiro manages to gather it comfortably.
59.53
Felipe Marcelino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Gascoigne. Alistair Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Lionel Cinetti. Lionel Cinetti goes all the way! Lionel Cinetti shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.17
John Arne Soltvedt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing goes all the way! Craig Standing cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Vitor Pinheiro manages to keep it out.
71.59
John Arne Soltvedt knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Peters. Tim Peters goes all the way! Tim Peters shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.10
Alistair Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Lionel Cinetti. Lionel Cinetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.01
Jan Nygaard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lionel Cinetti. Lionel Cinetti shoots from distance but it is miles over!
78.07
Jan Nygaard knocks the ball forward to Lionel Cinetti. Lionel Cinetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Pinheiro of Milton Keynes Dons
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%