Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,412 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off!
2.13
0-0Tim Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Postiga controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Liverani. Christian Liverani makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.28
0-0Francis Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Rego. Rodrigo Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Powell. Tim Powell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Daniele Tiler. What a great pair of hands!
6.02
Robbie Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Powell. Tim Powell shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.41
0-0Ugo Wiltord controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Rego. Rodrigo Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Kitson.
15.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Christian Liverani plays the ball forward to Julian Kitson. Julian Kitson whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.46
0-0Tim Gordon catches Francis Cooke on the ankles. Tim Gordon is shown the yellow card! Francis Cooke stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.07
0-0Tim Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Liverani. Christian Liverani whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Valerien Rascle's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
22.53
0-0Corner kick to Milton Keynes Dons. Tim Gordon chips it out wide. Robbie Lofthouse chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
24.55
1-0Jon Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Philips. Paul Philips takes it forward alone. Paul Philips tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.58
Tim Gordon takes it forward alone. Tim Gordon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Wright-Phillips.
30.01
Rodrigo Rego sees Robbie Lofthouse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Powell. Tim Powell whips the ball goalwards with his head. Daniele Tiler effortlessly punches it away to safety.
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
54.26
Kemal Wright-Phillips barges into Trevor Vieira. Kemal Wright-Phillips is shown the yellow card! Trevor Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.26
1-0Free kick to Milton Keynes Dons just outside the area...
55.51
Ricardo Postiga steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
59.11
Ivan Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Rego. Rodrigo Rego shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.37
1-0Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Duncan Sullivan replacing Rodrigo Rego and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.43
Julian Kitson passes the ball forward to Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.14
Alexander Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Julian Kitson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Kitson hits a low pass to Christian Liverani. Christian Liverani knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
67.12
Antonio Faria runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.05
With a delightful solo run, Christian Liverani stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Liverani whips in a cross ball towards Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Les Beckham gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
73.56
Tim Gordon runs forward with the ball. Tim Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Liverani. Christian Liverani whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.17
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Liam Mcleod replacing Antonio Faria .
78.25
Jon Mckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Philips. Paul Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
79.03
Jon Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Paul Philips holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Philips threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Julian Kitson. Julian Kitson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.14
2-0Warren Thatcher comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Postiga. Warren Thatcher is warned by the referee! Ricardo Postiga runs off the knock.
84.47
2-0Kemal Wright-Phillips hacks Tim Gordon from behind! Kemal Wright-Phillips is given a warning by the referee! Tim Gordon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.26
Francis Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Sullivan. Duncan Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Philips of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Daniele Tiler (GK)
6
2. Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Le Saux (DEF)
6
4. Jon Mckay (DEF)
7
5. Adrian Monk (DEF)
6
6. Tim Gordon (MID)
7
7. Julian Kitson (MID)
8
8. Paul Philips (MID)
9
9. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Postiga (MID)
7
11. Christian Liverani (ATT)
7
12. Wilfred Van Thiel (DEF)
0
13. Jonathan Mendonca (MID)
0
14. Mervin Shearer (ATT)
0
1. Les Beckham (GK)
6
2. Warren Thatcher (DEF)
5
3. Valerien Rascle (DEF)
6
4. Kemal Wright-Phillips (DEF)
5
5. Ugo Wiltord (MID)
6
6. Antonio Faria (MID)
6
7. Francis Cooke (MID)
6
8. Ivan Potts (MID)
6
9. Tim Powell (ATT)
6
10. Rodrigo Rego (ATT)
6
11. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
6
12. Jan Vennegoor Quansah (DEF)
0
13. Liam Mcleod (ATT)
6
14. Duncan Sullivan (MID)
6