Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 18,374 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Cristián Maldonado kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Gabriel Milosovici. Daniel Gabriel Milosovici threads the ball through to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Joe Tuhuteru.
8.29
0-0Sebastien Kehrli takes it forward alone. Sebastien Kehrli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan plays a perfect one-two with Marco Santiago and rushes in on goal... Martin Budan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.41
Sebastien Kehrli makes a simple pass to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson makes a probing pass to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Budan. Martin Budan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Joe Tuhuteru manages to keep it out.
12.26
Nigel Thirlwell threads the ball through to Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel whips in a cross ball towards Martin Budan. Martin Budan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.25
João Rivera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eben Nyarko. Eben Nyarko chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen plays a perfect one-two with Ali Elkhatabi and rushes in on goal... Dennis Jensen rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.25
0-0Sotiris Sarakis makes a probing pass to Eben Nyarko. Eben Nyarko threads the ball through to Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Elkhatabi but the linesman indicates offside!
22.00
Mateus Leyva makes a beautiful solo run. Mateus Leyva finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.50
Peter Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi goes all the way! Ali Elkhatabi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Kieron Le Tissier easily smothers it.
30.37
Tommy Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Ferrante. Peter Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen goes all the way! Dennis Jensen shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
32.20
Ian Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago flicks the ball to his team mate, Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
34.33
Sebastien Kehrli sees a break and surges forward. Sebastien Kehrli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Budan. Martin Budan plays a perfect one-two with Marco Santiago and rushes in on goal... Martin Budan shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Joe Tuhuteru manages to gather it comfortably.
36.42
Ian Palmer knocks the ball forward to Martin Budan. Martin Budan shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.25
Martin Shearer passes the ball forward to Nigel Thirlwell. Nigel Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.38
0-0Sebastien Kehrli decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastien Kehrli makes a probing pass to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sotiris Sarakis.
44.28
1-0Martin Shearer makes a probing pass to Daniel Gabriel Milosovici. Daniel Gabriel Milosovici makes a probing pass to Martin Budan. Martin Budan knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago heads the ball goalwards. Marco Santiago scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City get the second half underway!
51.56
Martin Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago plays a perfect one-two with Martin Budan and rushes in on goal... Marco Santiago cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Joe Tuhuteru.
53.35
Craig Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Craig Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel directs the ball goalwards with his head. Joe Tuhuteru manages to gather it comfortably.
55.57
Nigel Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel goes all the way! Abdul Fadel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.19
Peter Ferrante flicks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.45
Mateus Leyva passes the ball forward to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kieron Le Tissier.
66.46
Sebastien Kehrli flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Palmer. Ian Palmer makes a simple pass to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago shoots from long range. Joe Tuhuteru easily smothers it.
69.18
Sebastien Kehrli makes a simple pass to Daniel Gabriel Milosovici. Daniel Gabriel Milosovici chips the ball to his team mate, Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel plays a perfect one-two with Marco Santiago and rushes in on goal... Abdul Fadel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Joe Tuhuteru has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.32
Ian Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Tuhuteru who gathers it comfortably.
75.43
Tommy Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Stuart Windass. Stuart Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
87.12
Nigel Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan makes a probing pass to Marco Santiago but he's offside!
89.57
Eben Nyarko flicks the ball to his team mate, Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kieron Le Tissier manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
26.2%
42.9%
31%
Scorers