Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 19,063 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Sunderland kick off and get the first half underway!
2.53
Nicolas Alonso makes a simple pass to Paul Morton. Paul Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fernandes but the linesman indicates offside!
9.49
Craig Powell knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes finds some space and shoots from distance but Rainer Metzler is on top of it.
10.54
Jonathan Whelan makes a probing pass to Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.32
Harry Murrin makes a probing pass to Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.08
Guy Josédasilva flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Gerard Correia.
18.27
Guy Josédasilva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
20.36
Noel Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.06
Nicolas Alonso passes the ball forward to Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood threads the ball through to Paul Morton. Paul Morton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Rainer Metzler manages to keep it out.
28.51
Nicolas Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.43
Simon Bishop surges forward with the ball. Simon Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.02
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball forward to Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Milton Keynes Dons start the second half!
49.22
Sunderland are easily keeping Milton Keynes Dons at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.21
Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball forward to Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Correia who gathers it comfortably.
61.15
Vincenzo Backes makes a probing pass to Harry Murrin. Harry Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
63.34
Harry Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Vieira.
65.56
Albrecht Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Gerard Correia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.00
Nicolas Alonso knocks the ball forward to Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes plays a perfect one-two with Paul Morton and rushes in on goal... Daniel Fernandes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.12
Rodrigo Vieira passes the ball forward to Guy Josédasilva. Guy Josédasilva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.01
Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Gerard Correia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Guy Josédasilva kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Scott Heskey of Sunderland
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
26.2%
49.2%
24.6%

Scorers