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Milton Keynes Dons Secure Victory Over Barrow in Tightly Contested Match
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria – Milton Keynes Dons defeated Barrow at the SO Legal Stadium in a match corresponding to the second round of League Two. The game, officiated by Michael Barlow, was marked by an intense and tactical approach, reflected in the numerous yellow cards shown.
Possession was slightly in favor of Milton Keynes Dons, with 54% compared to Barrow’s 46%. However, Barrow showed greater aggression in the game, committing 18 fouls compared to Milton Keynes Dons’ 12. The first half passed without goals, but with several cautions, highlighting the struggle for control of the midfield.
It was in the second half that Milton Keynes Dons managed to break the deadlock. In the 73rd minute, A. Gilbey scored the first goal of the match, giving his team the lead. Shortly after, in the 81st minute, C. Paterson extended the lead with another goal, sealing the match. Milton Keynes Dons demonstrated greater effectiveness in front of goal, with 4 shots on target out of 11 attempts, while Barrow failed to direct any of their 5 shots towards the opponent’s goal. The match concluded with a victory for Milton Keynes Dons, leaving Barrow with the need to adjust their strategy for upcoming matches.
Substitutions milton keynes dons: at minute 29 K. Thompson-Sommers came in and W. Collar went out., at minute 59 R. Hepburn-Murphy came in and A. Nemane went out., at minute 78 N. Mendez-Laing came in and M. Ekpiteta went out., at minute 79 L. Kelly came in and C. Lemonheigh-Evans went out.
Substitutions barrow: at minute 62 R. Harper came in and I. Fletcher went out., at minute 77 E. Newby came in and T. Walker went out., at minute 87 S. Smith came in and J. Earing went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Barrow
Milton Keynes Dons
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