Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Computer Player Computer Player
Da Silva ValleD. Valle75
G
1captain
G
71Jonas PfeifferJ. Pfeiffer
Graeme CookeG. Cooke71
D
2
D
64Albrecht NetzerA. Netzer
Jon MckayJ. Mckay79
D
captain3
D
61Paul WeberP. Weber
Dave NewtonD. Newton72
D
4
D
50James MorrisJ. Morris
Sylvain MarrS. Marr74
D
5
D
48Craig HendryC. Hendry
Matt ElliottM. Elliott76
M
6
M
71Gianfranco AlbertiniG. Albertini
Duncan HendersonD. Henderson76
M
7
M
67Kevin DickovK. Dickov
Thierry MonkT. Monk72
M
8
M
64Guillermo SanzG. Sanz
Wayne WalkerW. Walker83
A
9
A
69Miguel RamosM. Ramos
Dave BoatengD. Boateng69
A
10
A
64Eddy BlasiE. Blasi
Warren ThatcherW. Thatcher70
A
11
A
64Anton BabbelA. Babbel
 
Sebastian MüllerS. Müller67
D
12
M
64Julian CleggJ. Clegg
Ugo MonkU. Monk64
M
13
A
61Rafael ZimmermanR. Zimmerman
Adam LisbieA. Lisbie67
M
14
M
55Darren DrydenD. Dryden

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 12,938 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
2.52
Thierry Monk flicks a high pass forward. Dave Boateng controls it well on his chest. Dave Boateng kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Walker but the referee indicates it's offside!
3.20
Dave Newton threads the ball through to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott threads the ball through to Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Walker but the linesman indicates offside!
4.56
Craig Hendry makes a probing pass to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov threads a neat ball through to Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi whips in a cross ball towards Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel heads the ball goalwards but somehow Da Silva Valle manages to keep it out.
6.32
Paul Weber flicks a high pass forward to Gianfranco Albertini who brings the ball under control. Gianfranco Albertini threads a neat ball through to Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.51
Sylvain Marr makes a beautiful solo run. Sylvain Marr flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Monk easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Monk knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng makes a looping header on goal. Craig Hendry clears it off the line with his head!
18.38
Kevin Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Dave Newton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.58
Matt Elliott takes a short throw-in bringing Duncan Henderson into play. Duncan Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Warren Thatcher and advances towards the goal... Matt Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
21.44
Thierry Monk plays the ball forward to Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher makes a probing pass to Wayne Walker but he's offside!
24.58
Dave Newton makes a probing pass to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk sees Dave Boateng in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Boateng edges inside the box! Dave Boateng shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Jonas Pfeiffer. Excellent save.
26.53
Dave Newton plays the ball forward to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk sees Warren Thatcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Thatcher shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.10
Duncan Henderson clumsily knocks into Anton Babbel. Duncan Henderson is given a warning by the referee! Anton Babbel stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.26
Matt Elliott knocks the ball forward to Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Walker. Wayne Walker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Jonas Pfeiffer!
30.29
Anton Babbel catches Warren Thatcher on the ankles. The referee calls over Anton Babbel and shows him a yellow card! Warren Thatcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.43
Matt Elliott threads a neat ball through to Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Walker. Wayne Walker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.14
Matt Elliott plays the ball forward to Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng plays a quick one-two with Warren Thatcher and rushes in on goal... Dave Boateng takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.20
Milton Keynes Dons are in full control of this game.
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
47.04
Duncan Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.47
Graeme Cooke catches Anton Babbel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Babbel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.48
Kevin Dickov sees Anton Babbel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Babbel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Da Silva Valle who gathers it comfortably.
60.34
Paul Weber comes in with a late challenge on Matt Elliott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Elliott gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.24
Craig Hendry makes a simple pass to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Kevin Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
66.29
Dave Boateng catches Paul Weber on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Weber grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.03
Guillermo Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy Blasi. With a superhuman jump, Eddy Blasi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Da Silva Valle punches it away to safety.
69.48
Duncan Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Walker. Wayne Walker runs straight at the defence! Wayne Walker strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Jonas Pfeiffer gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
73.06
Dave Newton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
75.46
With vision, Gianfranco Albertini plays the ball forward to Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Sanz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sylvain Marr.
77.25
Matt Elliott hits a low pass to Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng makes a probing pass between the defence to Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by James Morris.
83.52
Dave Newton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk passes the ball forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jonas Pfeiffer.
85.39
Duncan Henderson takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Thierry Monk rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
87.36
Gianfranco Albertini sees a break and surges forward. Gianfranco Albertini runs straight at the defence! Gianfranco Albertini side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Da Silva Valle has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them back into the game!
90.00
With vision, Gianfranco Albertini laces a weighted ball forward to Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianfranco Albertini!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
25.3%
46.8%
27.8%

Scorers
Wayne Walker 34
Gianfranco Albertini 87, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianfranco Albertini of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Da Silva Valle (GK)
6
2.Graeme Cooke (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
4.Dave Newton (DEF)
6
5.Sylvain Marr (DEF)
6
6.Matt Elliott (MID)
7
7.Duncan Henderson (MID)
6
8.Thierry Monk (MID)
7
9.Wayne Walker (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Dave Boateng (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Warren Thatcher (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastian Müller (DEF)
0
13.Ugo Monk (MID)
0
14.Adam Lisbie (MID)
0

1.Jonas Pfeiffer (GK)
7
2.Albrecht Netzer (DEF)
6
3.Paul Weber (DEF)yellow card
5
4.James Morris (DEF)
6
5.Craig Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Gianfranco Albertini (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Kevin Dickov (MID)yellow card
6
8.Guillermo Sanz (MID)
6
9.Miguel Ramos (ATT)
6
10.Eddy Blasi (ATT)
6
11.Anton Babbel (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Julian Clegg (MID)
0
13.Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
0
14.Darren Dryden (MID)
0