Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Southend UnitedSouthend United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kelvin HibbsK. Hibbs50
G
captain1
G
61Scott KirklandS. Kirkland
Gregoor ZuidersmaG. Zuidersma48
D
2
D
57Alistair DaviesA. Davies
Jonathan WoodgateJ. Woodgate47
D
3
D
54Mervin LloydM. Lloyd
Anthony MurrinA. Murrin44
D
4
D
51Gavin MilliganG. Milligan
Dave LaverD. Laver53
M
5
D
48Edward WhelanE. Whelan
Mathias BiancalaniM. Biancalani52
M
6
M
55Cristiano AntunesC. Antunes
Glynn SmithG. Smith46
M
7
M
55Max BenjaminM. Benjamin
Bill ButtB. Butt46
M
8
A
46Nigel MilburnN. Milburn
Richard MilliganR. Milligan63
A
9
A
43Jacob WhiteJ. White
Fredrik NichollsF. Nicholls51
A
10captain
A
42Nwankwo WoodgateN. Woodgate
Greg PetersG. Peters43
A
11
A
39Julian LawrenceJ. Lawrence
 
Stanley KingS. King44
M
12
G
56Darius MoncurD. Moncur
Anthony SeamanA. Seaman43
G
13
M
51Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer
Simon BestS. Best43
A
14
G
47James CroftJ. Croft

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Southend United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Bower.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off the first half!
2.51
Dave Laver clumsily knocks into Cristiano Antunes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Antunes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.23
Mervin Lloyd runs forward with the ball. Mervin Lloyd picks a pass forward to Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Woodgate.
6.55
With a delightful solo run, Glynn Smith stretches the opposition's defence. Glynn Smith shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
9.26
Cristiano Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Milburn. Nigel Milburn flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Kelvin Hibbs has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.20
Mathias Biancalani threads a neat ball through to Greg Peters. Greg Peters shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
14.10
With vision, Max Benjamin plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Woodgate. Without breaking stride, Nwankwo Woodgate plays the ball forward to Julian Lawrence who has made a great run into the box. Julian Lawrence rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.41
Max Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.59
Edward Whelan flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Antunes who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Antunes sees Julian Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Jacob White but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.58
Glynn Smith flicks a high pass forward. Greg Peters controls it well on his chest. Greg Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Scott Kirkland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.03
Richard Milligan comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Milligan. The referee calls over Richard Milligan and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Milligan stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.02
Gregoor Zuidersma hacks Julian Lawrence from behind! The referee calls over Gregoor Zuidersma and shows him a yellow card! Julian Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.10
Max Benjamin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob White. Jacob White threads a neat, attacking ball through to Julian Lawrence. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Julian Lawrence provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
36.37
Gavin Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate plays a one-two with Julian Lawrence and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Woodgate makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
48.46
Max Benjamin makes a simple pass to Jacob White. Jacob White whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Milburn. Nigel Milburn flicks the ball with his head. Kelvin Hibbs gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
51.58
Max Benjamin brings the ball forward. Max Benjamin shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.16
Max Benjamin makes a beautiful solo run. Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lawrence controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Julian Lawrence comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Kelvin Hibbs reads it well. Fabulous stop!
55.24
Greg Peters comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Lloyd. Greg Peters is given a warning by the referee! Mervin Lloyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.10
Max Benjamin chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob White. Jacob White edges inside the box! Jacob White comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.14
Max Benjamin catches Mathias Biancalani on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mathias Biancalani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.38
Southend United have made 2 substitutions with Darius Moncur replacing Max Benjamin and Marvin Bowyer replacing Nwankwo Woodgate .
63.28
Jonathan Woodgate clumsily knocks into Nigel Milburn. Jonathan Woodgate is warned by the referee! Nigel Milburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.43
Anthony Murrin hacks Cristiano Antunes from behind! The referee calls over Anthony Murrin and shows him a yellow card! Cristiano Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.07
Glynn Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Peters. Greg Peters knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
77.08
Southend United have made a substitution with James Croft replacing Mervin Lloyd .
81.14
Richard Milligan hacks James Croft from behind! The referee calls over Richard Milligan and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! James Croft runs off the knock.
83.21
Jonathan Woodgate kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Laver. Dave Laver makes a simple pass to Greg Peters. Greg Peters shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Scott Kirkland manages to gather it.
84.41
Mathias Biancalani flicks a high pass forward. Greg Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Peters finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Southend United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
7
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
35.6%
64.4%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%

Scorers
Richard Milligan 22
Nigel Milburn 9
Nwankwo Woodgate 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nwankwo Woodgate of Southend United

Match Ratings
1.Kelvin Hibbs (GK)
6
2.Gregoor Zuidersma (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Jonathan Woodgate (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Murrin (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Dave Laver (MID)yellow card
5
6.Mathias Biancalani (MID)
6
7.Glynn Smith (MID)
6
8.Bill Butt (MID)
6
9.Richard Milligan (ATT)goal scoredred card
3
10.Fredrik Nicholls (ATT)
6
11.Greg Peters (ATT)
6
 
12.Stanley King (MID)
0
13.Anthony Seaman (GK)
0
14.Simon Best (ATT)
0

1.Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2.Alistair Davies (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Lloyd (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Milligan (DEF)
7
5.Edward Whelan (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Antunes (MID)
7
7.Max Benjamin (MID)yellow card
8
8.Nigel Milburn (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Jacob White (ATT)
6
10.Nwankwo Woodgate (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Julian Lawrence (ATT)
8
 
12.Darius Moncur (GK)
6
13.Marvin Bowyer (MID)
6
14.James Croft (GK)
6