Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Jacek Lorenc Jacek Lorenc
Robert PeckhamR. Peckham67
G
1
G
65Dominique de GraafD. de Graaf
Markus WendelM. Wendel64
D
2
D
67Tieme MoelikerT. Moeliker
Dave NewtonD. Newton71
D
captain3
D
70Gaspar AlvesG. Alves
Jon MckayJ. Mckay75
D
4
D
68Wayne PeckhamW. Peckham
Graeme CookeG. Cooke67
D
5
M
63Martin NunezM. Nunez
Adam LisbieA. Lisbie67
M
6
M
65Eoin WainwrightE. Wainwright
Tim GordonT. Gordon63
M
7
M
69Simon GardnerS. Gardner
Thierry MonkT. Monk66
M
8captain
M
67Lomano CollymoreL. Collymore
Anthony JacksonA. Jackson66
A
9
A
63Robert MowbrayR. Mowbray
Julian LopezJ. Lopez56
A
10
A
68Richard RobsonR. Robson
Billy WetherallB. Wetherall67
A
11
A
57Lomano RipleyL. Ripley
 
Peter HurstP. Hurst61
D
12
D
62Damien EdworthyD. Edworthy
Max BellamyM. Bellamy58
M
13
M
61Henry MowbrayH. Mowbray
Adam PottsA. Potts72
A
14
A
64Nicholas BrookingN. Brooking

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 11,825 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
2.21
Tieme Moeliker makes a simple pass to Wayne Peckham. Wayne Peckham makes a simple pass to Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
8.26
Adam Lisbie makes a simple pass to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Billy Wetherall controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Billy Wetherall shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
9.45
Jon Mckay advances with the ball. Without breaking stride, Jon Mckay plays the ball forward to Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.50
Dave Newton makes a simple pass to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk knocks the ball forward to Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Peckham.
18.27
Tim Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.39
Thierry Monk threads a neat ball through to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.52
Thierry Monk threads a neat ball through to Adam Lisbie. Adam Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Peckham.
27.40
Tim Gordon threads a neat ball through to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominique de Graaf who gathers it comfortably.
28.44
Lomano Collymore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Gardner and advances towards the goal... Robert Mowbray side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.49
Adam Lisbie plays the ball forward to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall edges inside the box! Billy Wetherall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominique de Graaf with no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
38.43
Wayne Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Ripley collects the pass. Lomano Ripley passes the ball forward to Martin Nunez. Martin Nunez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Robert Peckham is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Damien Edworthy replacing Wayne Peckham, Henry Mowbray replacing Eoin Wainwright and Nicholas Brooking replacing Lomano Ripley. The Oldham Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic get the second half underway!
47.48
Damien Edworthy threads the ball through to Simon Gardner. Simon Gardner plays the ball forward to Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Gardner. With a superhuman jump, Simon Gardner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
49.34
Nicholas Brooking threads a neat ball through to Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Gardner. Simon Gardner directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
51.42
Henry Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Richard Robson. Richard Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Oldham Athletic! That brings them level!
54.13
Tim Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Edworthy.
57.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.12
Thierry Monk threads a neat ball through to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.04
Adam Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.41
Gaspar Alves sees Robert Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Mowbray runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Robert Mowbray provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That's his third!
71.23
Graeme Cooke takes it forward alone. Graeme Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lopez controls it well on his chest. Julian Lopez deftly passes the ball to Billy Wetherall, releasing him through on goal. Billy Wetherall muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Gaspar Alves. Excellent block.
73.56
Tim Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
83.44
Robert Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Oldham Athletic
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
23.6%
50%
26.4%

Scorers
Julian Lopez 9
Thierry Monk 18
Billy Wetherall 34
Robert Mowbray 28, 51, 66
Martin Nunez 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Mowbray of Oldham Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Robert Peckham (GK)
6
2.Markus Wendel (DEF)
6
3.Dave Newton (DEF)
6
4.Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
5.Graeme Cooke (DEF)
6
6.Adam Lisbie (MID)
6
7.Tim Gordon (MID)
6
8.Thierry Monk (MID)goal scored
7
9.Anthony Jackson (ATT)
7
10.Julian Lopez (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Billy Wetherall (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Peter Hurst (DEF)
0
13.Max Bellamy (MID)
0
14.Adam Potts (ATT)
0

1.Dominique de Graaf (GK)
6
2.Tieme Moeliker (DEF)
6
3.Gaspar Alves (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Peckham (DEF)
6
5.Martin Nunez (MID)goal scored
7
6.Eoin Wainwright (MID)
6
7.Simon Gardner (MID)
6
8.Lomano Collymore (MID)
6
9.Robert Mowbray (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
10.Richard Robson (ATT)
6
11.Lomano Ripley (ATT)
6
 
12.Damien Edworthy (DEF)
6
13.Henry Mowbray (MID)
6
14.Nicholas Brooking (ATT)
6