Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 12,024 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the match underway!
2.06
0-0Ensio Taulerus flicks a high pass forward. Valentino Traversa controls it well on his chest. Valentino Traversa shoots from long range. Daniele Tiler gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
3.07
0-0Ensio Taulerus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Bautista Paz. Juan Bautista Paz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Morris Cooper is offside!
4.21
0-0Ricardo Postiga makes a probing pass to Chris Wright. Chris Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.01
0-0Alexander Le Saux threads a neat ball through to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall plays a one-two with Christian Liverani and advances towards the goal... Billy Wetherall comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.52
1-0Paul Philips sees Billy Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Wetherall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.55
Ensio Taulerus chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.35
Ricardo Postiga passes the ball forward to Chris Wright. Chris Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Van Der Meyde.
16.23
Jon Mckay plays the ball forward to Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga threads a neat ball through to Chris Wright. Chris Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Verhoeven who gathers it comfortably.
18.04
Ensio Taulerus knocks the ball to his team mate, Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa rushes past Wilfred Van Thiel! Valentino Traversa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
22.19
Ricardo Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Tim Gordon who takes it down. Tim Gordon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.01
Morris Cooper threads a neat ball through to Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Daniele Tiler!
30.09
Dale Lawton passes the ball forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Cooper but he's offside!
32.03
Seeing a gap ahead, John Van Der Meyde plays the ball forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair makes a probing pass to Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa rushes past Wilfred Van Thiel! Valentino Traversa comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniele Tiler with no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
36.57
Paul Simonsen decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa makes a looping header on goal. Daniele Tiler gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
38.15
Morris Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Bautista Paz. With a superhuman jump, Juan Bautista Paz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.39
Ensio Taulerus makes a beautiful solo run. Ensio Taulerus changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ensio Taulerus knocks the ball forward to Valentino Traversa but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.46
Jon Mckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Postiga shoots from long range but is denied by Marcel Verhoeven. Excellent save.
45.00
Paul Philips advances with the ball. Paul Philips shoots from long range. Solid save from Marcel Verhoeven.
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. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Shrewsbury Town kick off!
48.16
2-3Christian Liverani hacks Arno Wieczorek from behind! The referee calls over Christian Liverani and shows him a yellow card! Arno Wieczorek stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.45
Arno Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward. Valentino Traversa collects the pass. Valentino Traversa sees Juan Bautista Paz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Bautista Paz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Monk.
54.54
With some swift thinking, Ricardo Postiga plays the ball forward to Chris Wright. Chris Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.11
Linus Völler knocks the ball forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair makes a simple pass, allowing Juan Bautista Paz to run into the box. Some good footwork from Juan Bautista Paz provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Daniele Tiler. Excellent save.
66.24
Dale Lawton takes it forward alone. Dale Lawton passes the ball forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Juan Bautista Paz. Juan Bautista Paz makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
71.24
Jon Mckay flicks a high pass forward to Paul Philips who brings the ball under control. Paul Philips surges forward with the ball. Paul Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Van Der Meyde.
77.39
2-3Tim Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Paul Philips who brings the ball under control. Paul Philips makes a probing pass to Christian Liverani. Christian Liverani whips in a cross ball towards Billy Wetherall. Paul Simonsen clumsily knocks into Billy Wetherall. Penalty for Milton Keynes Dons!!
77.39
2-3The referee points to the spot..
78.02
Billy Wetherall takes a cautious run up. The ball slams so fast inside the right post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
83.54
With some swift thinking, Morris Cooper plays the ball forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.54
Ricardo Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Tim Gordon who brings the ball under control. Tim Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Verhoeven who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Billy Wetherall 10, 78 (p) Tim Gordon 22 | Valentino Traversa 18, 32 Juan Bautista Paz 38 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Valentino Traversa of Shrewsbury Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Daniele Tiler (GK)
7
2. Alexander Le Saux (DEF)
6
3. Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
4. Wilfred Van Thiel (DEF)
6
5. Adrian Monk (DEF)
6
6. Ricardo Postiga (MID)
7
7. Tim Gordon (MID)
7
8. Paul Philips (MID)
7
9. Chris Wright (MID)
6
10. Billy Wetherall (ATT)
7
11. Christian Liverani (ATT)
5
12. Simon Goldberg (DEF)
0
13. Julian Kitson (MID)
0
14. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
0
1. Marcel Verhoeven (GK)
6
2. John Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3. Arno Wieczorek (DEF)
6
4. Paul Simonsen (DEF)
6
5. Dale Lawton (MID)
6
6. Morris Cooper (MID)
6
7. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
7
8. Linus Völler (MID)
6
9. Spencer Sinclair (ATT)
7
10. Juan Bautista Paz (ATT)
7
11. Valentino Traversa (ATT)
9
12. Vasco Andrade (DEF)
0
13. Cristiano Veloso (DEF)
0
14. Matthew Galli (ATT)
0