Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Preston North End. A crowd of 2,763 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Preston North End appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Vernazza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Preston North End appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Vernazza.
0.00
0-0Preston North End kick off and get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Neil Hulme brings the ball forward. Neil Hulme shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
6.29
0-0Mathias Biancalani plays the ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.17
0-0Fredrik Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on Stanley Weir. The referee calls over Fredrik Nicholls and shows him a yellow card! Stanley Weir runs off the knock.
10.02
Jason Benali hits a low pass to Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Murrin.
12.40
0-0Marc Gascoigne hacks Glynn Smith from behind! Marc Gascoigne is warned by the referee! Glynn Smith runs off the knock.
14.06
Bill Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Peters. Greg Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.23
0-0Gregoor Zuidersma threads a neat ball through to Mathias Biancalani. Mathias Biancalani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paul Beagrie comfortably punches it away to safety.
16.24
1-0Bill Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Peters. Greg Peters plays a one-two with Richard Milligan and rushes in on goal... Greg Peters takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Beagrie with no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
21.09
Mathias Biancalani takes it forward alone. Mathias Biancalani tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
22.52
Glynn Smith makes a simple pass to Greg Peters. Greg Peters tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
24.34
Marc Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Bill Butt. The referee warns Marc Gascoigne again to calm down! Bill Butt runs off the knock.
27.49
With vision, Ashley Rufus laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Hulme. Neil Hulme threads a neat ball through to Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Kelvin Hibbs manages to gather it.
34.54
Dave Laver clumsily knocks into Neil Hulme. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Hulme runs off the knock.
36.16
Anthony Murrin hits a low pass to Glynn Smith. Glynn Smith takes it forward alone. Glynn Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
38.07
Jonathan Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Smith controls it well on his chest. Glynn Smith sees Greg Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Peters finds some space and shoots from distance. Paul Beagrie effortlessly gets down and covers it.
39.58
42.08
Greg Peters barges into Ashley Rufus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ashley Rufus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.33
With a delightful solo run, Glynn Smith stretches the opposition's defence. Glynn Smith shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Preston North End also appear unchanged since the first half. The Preston North End players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the second half underway!
49.02
Jason Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.58
Gregoor Zuidersma makes a simple pass to Glynn Smith. Glynn Smith makes a probing pass to Greg Peters. Greg Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Milligan. Richard Milligan makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.54
Dave Lowe flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
57.35
With great vision, Jonathan Woodgate plays the ball forward to Mathias Biancalani. Mathias Biancalani flicks a high pass forward. Greg Peters controls it well on his chest. Greg Peters skips past Ashley Rufus! Greg Peters takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.53
Neil Hulme chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Proctor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jonas Schröder provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.41
Dave Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Peters. Greg Peters beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
67.47
Dave Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Schröder collects the pass. Jonas Schröder knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.22
Ashley Rufus hits it upfield. Jonas Schröder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.57
Stanley Weir comes in with a late challenge on Richard Milligan. Stanley Weir is shown the yellow card! Richard Milligan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.48
2-0Preston North End have made a substitution with Harvey Mendez replacing Jason Benali .
78.49
Mathias Biancalani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Peters. Greg Peters shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.09
Dave Lowe picks a pass forward to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.36
2-0Stanley Weir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Lowe. With imagination, Dave Lowe picks a pass forward to Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jonas Schröder is offside!
90.00
2-0Mathias Biancalani comes in with a late challenge on Dave Lowe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Lowe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
29.4%
44.7%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg Peters of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kelvin Hibbs (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gregoor Zuidersma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Murrin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dave Laver (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Mathias Biancalani (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Glynn Smith (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bill Butt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Milligan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Fredrik Nicholls (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Greg Peters (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Stanley King (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Seaman (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Best (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Beagrie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bill Kasper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stanley Weir (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Leon Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ashley Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Gascoigne (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Dave Lowe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Hulme (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jason Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tony Proctor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonas Schröder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nwankwo Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Norman Philips (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Harvey Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |