Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 12,339 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in great condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
4.49
0-1Thierry Monk hits a low pass to Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.49
0-1Warren Thatcher comes in with a late challenge on Tieme Moeliker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tieme Moeliker stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.44
0-1Gaspar Alves makes a strong solo run forward. Gaspar Alves threads the ball through to Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson beats his man to it with a header but Da Silva Valle is on top of it.
14.01
Matt Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Walker who brings the ball under control. Wayne Walker shoots from 25 yards but somehow Dominique de Graaf manages to keep it out.
15.05
0-1Thierry Monk plays the ball forward to Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.51
Duncan Henderson makes a simple pass to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Dave Boateng provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Dominique de Graaf is on top of his game. Great save!
18.03
0-1Jon Mckay sweeps the ball long. Warren Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.57
0-1Milton Keynes Dons are dictating the run of play here today.
33.40
Tieme Moeliker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Alves. Gaspar Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Gardner. Simon Gardner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Henderson.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Damien Edworthy replacing Tieme Moeliker. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. The Oldham Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Oldham Athletic start the second half!
47.18
Gaspar Alves breaks forward. Gaspar Alves takes it forward alone. Gaspar Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.56
Thierry Monk chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.43
Showing composure, Eoin Wainwright laces a through ball forward to Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.16
Thierry Monk flicks a high pass forward. Warren Thatcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk whips the ball goalwards with his head. Thierry Monk scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
60.37
1-2Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Richard Robson replacing Gavin Wise .
65.51
Gaspar Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Gardner. Simon Gardner chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Robson. Richard Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.44
Wayne Walker sees Dave Boateng in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Mcallister.
78.21
1-2Warren Thatcher catches Wayne Peckham on the ankles. The referee calls over Warren Thatcher and warns him to calm down! Wayne Peckham runs off the knock.
83.27
Simon Gardner threads a neat ball through to Richard Robson. Richard Robson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Da Silva Valle easily smothers it!
87.10
Graeme Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Monk collects the pass. Thierry Monk threads the ball through to Wayne Walker. Wayne Walker rushes past Damien Edworthy! Wayne Walker shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
29%
46.8%
24.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thierry Monk of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominique de Graaf (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tieme Moeliker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gaspar Alves (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Wayne Peckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Wainwright (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Gardner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lomano Collymore (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dale Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Wise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Syd Thomson (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Damien Edworthy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Anton Diakite (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Robson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Da Silva Valle (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graeme Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jon Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dave Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sylvain Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Thierry Monk (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Wayne Walker (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Dave Boateng (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Warren Thatcher (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Sebastian Müller (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Lisbie (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tim Gordon (MID) | 0 | |