Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons
Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Alistair PallisterA. Pallister47
G
1captain
G
50Kelvin HibbsK. Hibbs
Adam PriorA. Prior47
D
2
D
48Gregoor ZuidersmaG. Zuidersma
Chris GoodwinC. Goodwin47
D
3
D
47Jonathan WoodgateJ. Woodgate
Ian OliverI. Oliver52
D
4
D
44Anthony MurrinA. Murrin
Gilles PetersG. Peters42
D
5
M
53Dave LaverD. Laver
Michael CraddockM. Craddock63
M
6
M
52Mathias BiancalaniM. Biancalani
Max FoxM. Fox40
M
7
M
46Glynn SmithG. Smith
Danny BallD. Ball47
M
captain8
M
46Bill ButtB. Butt
Emile KeeganE. Keegan46
M
9
A
63Richard MilliganR. Milligan
Mick ElliottM. Elliott50
A
10
A
51Fredrik NichollsF. Nicholls
David ElliottD. Elliott42
A
11
A
43Greg PetersG. Peters
 
Alexander MannA. Mann38
G
12
M
44Stanley KingS. King
Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls39
D
13
G
43Anthony SeamanA. Seaman
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill39
M
14
A
43Simon BestS. Best

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,585 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
4.45
Chris Goodwin threads the ball through to Max Fox. Max Fox sees Mick Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.22
Michael Craddock clumsily knocks into Bill Butt. The referee calls over Michael Craddock and shows him a yellow card! Bill Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.31
Chris Goodwin hacks Glynn Smith from behind! Chris Goodwin is shown the yellow card! Glynn Smith runs off the knock.
12.06
Ian Oliver passes the ball forward to Emile Keegan. Emile Keegan makes a probing pass to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
15.25
Jonathan Woodgate takes a quick throw-in, which Anthony Murrin takes on the chest. Anthony Murrin pushes mid-way up the pitch. Anthony Murrin threads the ball through to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Peters. Greg Peters makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.44
Chris Goodwin drives a long ball upfield. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kelvin Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
20.53
Michael Craddock makes a probing pass to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
27.11
Dave Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls rushes past Gilles Peters! Fredrik Nicholls looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.49
West Bromwich Albion are keeping most of the possession.
39.20
Danny Ball flicks a high pass forward. Mick Elliott collects the pass. Mick Elliott shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.43
Mathias Biancalani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mathias Biancalani shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Gilles Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Ball. Danny Ball threads a neat ball through to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
48.04
Chris Goodwin threads the ball through to Danny Ball. Without breaking stride, Danny Ball plays the ball forward to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.21
Emile Keegan hacks Mathias Biancalani from behind! The referee warns Emile Keegan to calm down! Mathias Biancalani runs off the knock.
51.50
Michael Craddock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.01
Chris Goodwin plays the ball forward to Danny Ball. Danny Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.37
Jonathan Woodgate threads a neat ball through to Bill Butt. Bill Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Peters. Greg Peters shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
67.22
Danny Ball knocks the ball forward to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.30
Dave Laver flicks a high pass forward. Greg Peters controls it well on his chest. Greg Peters finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.17
Dave Laver makes a beautiful solo run. Dave Laver whips in a cross ball towards Greg Peters. Greg Peters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.33
Seeing Ian Oliver's attacking run, Chris Goodwin quickly throws the ball into his path. Ian Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Max Fox controls it well on his chest. Max Fox takes it forward alone. Max Fox whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
87.16
Danny Ball hits a low pass to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Milton Keynes Dons
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
30%
45.7%
24.3%

Scorers
Mick Elliott 39, 67
Fredrik Nicholls 27
Greg Peters 72, 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Peters of Milton Keynes Dons

Match Ratings
1.Alistair Pallister (GK)
6
2.Adam Prior (DEF)
6
3.Chris Goodwin (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Ian Oliver (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Peters (DEF)
6
6.Michael Craddock (MID)yellow card
5
7.Max Fox (MID)
6
8.Danny Ball (MID)
7
9.Emile Keegan (MID)
6
10.Mick Elliott (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.David Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Mann (GK)
0
13.Nigel Nicholls (DEF)
0
14.Gavin McNeill (MID)
0

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