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 Southend United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
4.08
0-0Dave Newton breaks forward. Dave Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
8.53
0-0Cristian Castelli hacks Wayne Walker from behind! The referee calls over Cristian Castelli and shows him a yellow card! Wayne Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.44
0-0Matt Elliott threads the ball through to Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher advances inside the box! Andres Dominguez hacks Warren Thatcher from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
15.44
0-0The referee points to the spot..
16.09
1-0Wayne Walker takes a short run up. The ball flies into the top left corner - goal!!
22.23
Robert Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli finds some space and shoots from distance but Robert Peckham reads it well. Nice keeping!
24.05
Graeme Cooke sees space and advances. With great vision, Graeme Cooke plays the ball forward to Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
26.26
Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Cristian Castelli collects the pass. Cristian Castelli makes a probing pass to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares makes a probing pass between the defence to Tiago Andrade. Some good footwork from Tiago Andrade provides some space. He shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Robert Peckham keeps it out!
28.48
Graeme Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng hits a low pass to Thierry Monk. Some world-class footwork from Thierry Monk provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
39.24
2-0With some swift thinking, Robert Gallagher plays the ball forward to Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.43
2-0Hugo Tavares makes a probing pass to Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Mckay.
45.00
Matt Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Warren Thatcher who takes it down. Warren Thatcher plays a quick one-two with Dave Boateng and rushes in on goal... Warren Thatcher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. The Southend United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Southend United kick off the second half!
49.24
Robert Gallagher flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Tavares who brings the ball under control. Hugo Tavares shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
54.07
3-0Billy Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri passes the ball forward to Andres Dominguez. Andres Dominguez makes a probing pass to Cristian Castelli but he's offside!
59.33
Andres Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli knocks the ball forward to Tiago Andrade but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.56
3-0Southend United have made a substitution with Simon Summerbee replacing Shota Van Putten .
67.30
Colin Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Summerbee. Simon Summerbee passes the ball forward but Tiago Andrade is offside!
77.11
Southend United have made a substitution with Stefan Hollmer replacing Tiago Andrade .
78.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Markus Wendel plays the ball forward to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Dennis Dublin!
81.48
Giacomo Belleri flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli runs straight at the defence! Cristian Castelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.24
Stefan Hollmer hacks Graeme Cooke from behind! Stefan Hollmer is shown the yellow card! Graeme Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.45
3-0Duncan Henderson catches Giacomo Belleri on the ankles. The referee brings Duncan Henderson to one side and gives him a warning! Giacomo Belleri runs off the knock.
90.00
3-0Graeme Cooke makes a strong solo run forward. Showing composure, Graeme Cooke picks a pass forward to Wayne Walker. Seeing a gap ahead, Wayne Walker plays the ball forward to Warren Thatcher who has made a great run into the box. Warren Thatcher comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball cannons off Colin Morris, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Wayne Walker 16 (p) Thierry Monk 28 Warren Thatcher 45 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Warren Thatcher of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robert Peckham (GK)
7
2. Markus Wendel (DEF)
6
3. Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
4. Graeme Cooke (DEF)
8
5. Dave Newton (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Henderson (MID)
6
7. Matt Elliott (MID)
7
8. Thierry Monk (MID)
8
9. Wayne Walker (ATT)
6
10. Warren Thatcher (ATT)
9
11. Dave Boateng (ATT)
8
12. Sebastian Müller (DEF)
0
13. Adam Lisbie (MID)
0
14. Julian Lopez (ATT)
0
1. Dennis Dublin (GK)
7
2. Eric Zimmermann (DEF)
6
3. Colin Morris (DEF)
6
4. Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Robert Gallagher (MID)
6
6. Shota Van Putten (MID)
6
7. Andres Dominguez (MID)
6
8. Giacomo Belleri (MID)
6
9. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
7
10. Cristian Castelli (ATT)
6
11. Tiago Andrade (ATT)
6
12. Stefan Hollmer (ATT)
5
13. Simon Summerbee (MID)
6
14. Jonas Linke (DEF)
0