Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Milton Keynes Dons. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
2.33
0-0Luke Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Kieron Le Tissier!
3.28
0-1Ian Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Budan. Martin Budan plays a perfect one-two with Abdul Fadel and rushes in on goal... Martin Budan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.17
0-1Martin Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Milosovici. Daniel Gabriel Milosovici takes it forward alone. Daniel Gabriel Milosovici knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Higginbotham.
9.00
Martin Shearer passes the ball forward to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson threads the ball through to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago shoots from outside the area but somehow Jonathan Stewart manages to keep it out.
10.14
António Pabón sees a break and surges forward. António Pabón knocks the ball forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman goes all the way! Harvey McManaman takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Kieron Le Tissier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.44
Luke Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi decides to run forward with the ball. Anthony Nappi knocks in a cross ball towards Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Kieron Le Tissier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.05
Anthony Nappi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike powers a header at goal. Kieron Le Tissier is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.56
3-1Mohammed Adeshina makes a simple pass to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.09
Anthony Nappi sees space and advances. Anthony Nappi whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.21
Mohammed Adeshina makes a simple pass to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.48
Emilio Jiménez passes the ball forward to Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel goes all the way! Abdul Fadel tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it!
44.10
Andy Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
48.28
Mohammed Adeshina surges forward with the ball. Mohammed Adeshina passes the ball forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.16
5-1Cristián Maldonado catches Altti Simonpoika on the ankles. Cristián Maldonado is warned by the referee! Altti Simonpoika stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.34
Mohammed Adeshina passes the ball forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Mike and rushes in on goal... Harvey McManaman tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.16
Emilio Jiménez makes a beautiful solo run. Emilio Jiménez knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Budan. Martin Budan flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Jonathan Stewart.
59.25
Dado Debec knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.18
António Pabón surges forward with the ball. António Pabón flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika heads the ball goalwards. Kieron Le Tissier manages to gather it comfortably.
61.47
Mohammed Adeshina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
66.53
Mohammed Adeshina knocks the ball to his team mate, Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Shearer.
67.26
Mohammed Adeshina makes a probing pass to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastien Kehrli.
75.41
Craig Thomson passes the ball forward to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.41
Dado Debec flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kieron Le Tissier is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.57
Luke Salako chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastien Kehrli.
85.08
António Pabón passes the ball forward to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi knocks the ball forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
87.22
Anthony Nappi makes a probing pass to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Martin Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Gabriel Milosovici. Daniel Gabriel Milosovici deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
22.5%
43.8%
33.8%
Scorers
| Harvey McManaman 10 Altti Simonpoika 18, 48, 79 Eddie Mike 21, 33 | Martin Budan 3 |