Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Edwards.
The pitch is in great condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Edwards.
0.00
0-0Port Vale get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Tommy Winterburn makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Barry who gathers it comfortably.
10.58
Gabriel Galadames flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Ziegenhagen. Martin Ziegenhagen sees Nicky Sturridge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Sturridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.17
0-0Darren Clemence threads the ball through to Gabriel Izquierdo. Gabriel Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Le Saux but the linesman indicates offside!
22.49
0-0Darren Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Izquierdo. Gabriel Izquierdo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
30.34
Sebastian Vega flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Izquierdo collects the pass. Gabriel Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Upson.
36.04
0-0Brendan Hapgood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alejandro Diaz.
37.11
0-0Patrick Upson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Darren Clemence reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
38.01
Malcolm Shearer sees Eoin Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Newby kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Ziegenhagen. Martin Ziegenhagen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Minto but he's offside!
45.00
Sebastian Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Upson.
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. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Milton Keynes Dons players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons start the second half!
57.52
1-0Eoin Newby chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto rushes past Dale Potts! Paolo Minto shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alejandro Diaz with no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
61.37
Tommy Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.15
Warren Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.31
Brendan Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Summerbee. Warren Summerbee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.16
Patrick Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby threads the ball through to Nicky Sturridge. Nicky Sturridge finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.25
Eoin Newby flicks a high pass forward. Warren Summerbee controls it well on his chest. Warren Summerbee runs straight at the defence! Warren Summerbee looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
83.44
2-0Gabriel Izquierdo clumsily knocks into Eoin Newby. The referee warns Gabriel Izquierdo to calm down! Eoin Newby stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.45
Rio Charlton sees Tommy Winterburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Winterburn sees space and advances. Tommy Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
26.8%
47.9%
25.4%
Scorers
| Paolo Minto 58 Eoin Newby 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Newby of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Barry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Billy Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malcolm Shearer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brendan Hapgood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patrick Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Ziegenhagen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eoin Newby (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Warren Summerbee (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicky Sturridge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paolo Minto (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Niccol˜ Soligo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Moss (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Rubio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alejandro Diaz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dale Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rio Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Izquierdo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tommy Winterburn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Le Saux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steve Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony Swift (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luke Beattie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Mercer (DEF) | 0 | |