Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 11,517 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 Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off the first half!
3.41
0-0Dave Boateng makes a simple pass to Adam Potts. Adam Potts shoots from 25 yards but Stephen Gemmill is on top of it.
4.21
Tim Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Adam Lisbie controls it well on his chest. Adam Lisbie makes a simple pass, allowing Billy Wetherall to run into the box. Billy Wetherall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
6.10
0-0Adam Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Potts. Adam Potts knocks the ball forward to Dave Boateng but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.26
0-0Tim Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.26
1-0Jon Mckay chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk flicks a high ball forward to Dave Boateng who gracefully takes it down. Dave Boateng plays a sublime one-two with Adam Potts and races in on goal... Dave Boateng muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.01
Thierry Monk runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Thierry Monk lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng makes a deft header. It's there!! Stephen Gemmill has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.56
Thierry Monk threads a neat ball through to Adam Potts. Adam Potts plays a quick one-two with Billy Wetherall and rushes in on goal... Adam Potts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Stephen Gemmill gets down and covers it.
28.19
With a delightful solo run, Adam Robinson stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Robinson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Peckham who gathers it comfortably.
32.59
2-0Pedro Brouard flicks a high pass forward. Adam Robinson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Robinson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adam Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.29
2-0Dave Newton hacks Nick Konchesky from behind! The referee calls over Dave Newton and shows him a yellow card! Nick Konchesky stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.53
Markus Wendel sees Tim Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Lisbie. Adam Lisbie shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Tottenham Hotspur kicking off!
47.11
Adam Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall shoots from outside the area but somehow Stephen Gemmill manages to keep it out.
48.27
Thierry Monk picks a pass forward to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall rushes past Ivan Sinclair! Billy Wetherall shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
49.56
Adam Lisbie makes a simple pass to Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Milton Keynes Dons are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
51.25
Thierry Monk threads the ball through to Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon makes a simple pass to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
54.58
Dave Newton passes the ball forward to Adam Lisbie. Adam Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall runs straight at the defence! Billy Wetherall muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.51
Thierry Monk sees Tim Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
66.47
Thierry Monk threads the ball through to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.54
Ivan Sinclair darts forward. Ivan Sinclair runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivan Sinclair tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.41
Thierry Monk knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Billy Wetherall through on goal. Billy Wetherall muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.35
Graeme Cooke takes it forward alone. With vision, Graeme Cooke laces a weighted ball forward to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.01
Ivan Sinclair makes a strong solo run forward. Ivan Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Greaves who takes it down. Daniel Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.41
Markus Wendel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Lisbie. Adam Lisbie makes a probing pass to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Adam Robinson makes a beautiful solo run. Adam Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Robert Peckham as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
4-0Adam Robinson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Adam Lisbie reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
74.7%
25.3%
Play Area
20%
44%
36%
Scorers
| Dave Boateng 14, 20 Billy Wetherall 55, 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Wetherall of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robert Peckham (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Markus Wendel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graeme Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dave Newton (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Adam Lisbie (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tim Gordon (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Thierry Monk (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Adam Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Wetherall (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Dave Boateng (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Peter Hurst (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Max Bellamy (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Jackson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephen Gemmill (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pedro Brouard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Henry Godber (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Shaun Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivan Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Titus Best (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kemal Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adam Robinson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jason Milburn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nick Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Greaves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Robson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tony Jack (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sammy Meite (ATT) | 0 | |